John D. Franzini, Retired Partner

John Franzini practiced intellectual property law with a focus on patent preparation and prosecution, litigation, and contracts. He had extensive experience in assisting companies in acquiring and protecting product designs, technology, and business know-how. He also represented clients before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and federal courts. Mr. Franzini had extensive professional experience in:

• Industrial control systems.
• Pumps, hydraulic systems, and components.
• Medical devices.
• Electrical tools and instruments.
• Agricultural equipment.
• Pneumatics.
• Machine tools.
• Refrigeration.
• Molding and extrusion.
• Powder metal products and processes.
• Timber harvesting equipment.
• Electrical and telecommunications equipment.
• Woodworking tools.
• Recreational vehicle systems and components.
• Internal combustion engines.
• Business methods.
• Material handling and packaging.

His recent experience included:

• Counseled clients about obtaining, enforcing, and defending against patents.
• Obtained U.S. and foreign patents.
• Enforced patents on behalf of patent owners.
• Defended against claims of patent infringement.
• Negotiated and drafted technology licenses and joint product development contracts.
• Rendered opinions regarding patent infringement.
• Performed due diligence reviews of intellectual property in acquisitions and mergers.
• Advised other lawyers on enforcing and defending against patents, including as an expert witness consultant.