Atty. John Thomas McNelis

Atty. John Thomas McNelis

John Thomas McNelis is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, software licensing, patent prosecution and 1 other area of law. John received a B.S.E.E. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1986, and has been licensed for 34 years.

Mountain View Mountain View 34 yrs experience 34 year
Call (669) 330-0878 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John Thomas McNelis at a glance

John Thomas McNelis is a Partner, Intellectual Property Group; Chair, Patent Group based in Mountain View, California, practicing at Fenwick & West LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on patent and ip. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1992), District of Columbia (1993), U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (1993), and California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1995). Educated at College of William & Mary (J.D., 1992) and University of Notre Dame (B.S.E.E., 1986). Serands clients in Mountain View, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Thomas McNelis is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, software licensing, patent prosecution and 1 other area of law
  • John received a B.S.E.E. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1986, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • John practices at Fenwick & West LLP in Mountain View, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Thomas McNelis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Thomas McNelis handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

John Thomas McNelis is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in California →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

John Thomas McNelis is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Mountain View are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

Looking for additional California attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Mountain View or all attorneys in California.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Thomas McNelis

Where is John Thomas McNelis's law office located?
John Thomas McNelis's law practice is located in Mountain View, California. The firm is Fenwick & West LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Thomas McNelis handle?
John Thomas McNelis focuses on patent, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Thomas McNelis practiced law?
John Thomas McNelis has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did John Thomas McNelis go to law school?
John Thomas McNelis earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.S.E.E., 1986).
How can I contact John Thomas McNelis for a consultation?
You can contact John Thomas McNelis directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
College of William & Mary
- 1992
B.S.E.E.
University of Notre Dame
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1992
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1993
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1993
California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1995

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.