Atty. John J. Cunniff
John J. Cunniff is a registered patent attorney is certified by the Florida Bar as a Specialist in Intellectual Property Law.
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John J. Cunniff is an Of Counsel based in Naples, Florida, practicing at Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, and ip. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1999) and Florida U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Ci (2016). Educated at University of Akron (J.D. Dean, 1999) and Indiana University (B.S. Biology, 1984). Active member of Cleveland Intellectual Property Law Association (Member, Board of Directors) American Intellectual Property Law Association. Serands clients in Naples, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John J. Cunniff is a registered patent attorney is certified by the Florida Bar as a Specialist in Intellectual Property Law
- Board certification recognizes attorneys’ special knowledge, skills and proficiency in various areas of law and professionalism and ethics in practice
- John provides expertise on intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, copyright, trade secrets, and legal opinions on patentability, infringement and validity issues
- He prepares and reviews confidential disclosure and joint-development agreements, and trade-secret protection plans
- John’ counseling also consists of prosecution of Internet domain-name complaints
- John also deals with the preparation and prosecution of trademark registration and patent applications in the U.S
- Patent and Trademark Office and worldwide
- He maintains management of national trademark registration and patent applications worldwide
- His core technologies include biotech/biomedical, biochemical, plants, polymers, and biological and mechanical arts
- Prior to becoming an attorney, John spent seven years as a research associate for Amersham Pharmacia Biotech/US Biochemical Corporation, a major supplier of enzymes and reagents used in pharmaceutical research
- He also worked for six years as a senior research associate at the Jackson Laboratory, a leading genetics research laboratory
- He also holds a U.S. patent for Thermostable DNA Polymerase (#5,885,813) as well as corresponding patents in Canada, Japan and Europe
- John is licensed in Florida and Ohio
- He is also licensed to practice before the U.S
- Patent and Trademark Office in Patent Matters
- Professional History • Of Counsel, Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP, 2012-present
- Associate, 2004-12 • Associate, Renner, Kenner, Greive, Bobak, Taylor & Weber, 1999-2004 • Research Associate, American Pharmacia Biotech/US Biomedical Corp., 1992-99 • Senior Research Assistant, The Jackson Laboratory, 1986-92 Publications & Speaking Engagements Year-End Intellectual Property “Housekeeping” December 31, 2016 "Review of Patent Applications by Outside Parties: The 'Peer to Patent' Pilot Program," John J. Cunniff, Esq. November 30, 2010 "Is DNA Still Patentable?
- John J. Cunniff, Esq. May 01, 2010 "When Does 'Invention' Happen?
- Inventorship and Conception of an Invention," John J. Cunniff, Esq. September 30, 2009 "Intellectual property protection in an economic downturn," John J. Cunniff, Esq. May 14, 2009 "Expansion of Generic Top-Level Domains," John J. Cunniff, Esq. September 04, 2008 "The Right of Publicity of Professional Athletes," John J. Cunniff, Esq. May 07, 2008 "Design Patent Infringement and the 'Non-Trivial Advance' Test," John J. Cunniff, Esq. January 03, 2008 Community Involvement DDC Clinic, Member, Institutional Review Board Akron Volunteer Legal Services, Former Member Cleveland Intellectual Property Law Association, Former Director Firestone High Aquatic Association, Former Treasurer Firestone Football Association, Former President Awards & Distinctions Inventor, U.S
- Patent No. 5,885,813: Thermostable DNA Polymerase
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Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Naples are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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