Jonathan Stone

Protecting innovation. Advancing commercialization. Delivering results.

Jon Stone partners with universities, research institutions and emerging tech ventures to craft forward-looking intellectual property (IP) strategies that transform breakthrough research into real-world impact. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges and goals of tech transfer offices, Jon translates complex scientific and engineering innovations into IP assets that align with commercialization pathways and industry interest.

His experience spans a range of high-growth fields, including:

• Medical imaging and diagnostics
• Artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, deep learning, neural networks, generative AI and agentic AI systems
• Health information technology (HIT)
• Radiation and nuclear physics

Jon’s approach is rooted in strategic collaboration — working closely with his clients to identify IP opportunities and position technologies for licensing, spinouts or partnership. With a pulse on market trends and emerging technologies, Jon delivers actionable legal insights that support institutional missions, drive revenue and accelerate innovation to market.

Jon also is an adjunct professor at Marquette University Law School, where he teaches courses in patent drafting, prosecution and analysis.

Jon is co-chair of the Artificial Intelligence industry team.

• Advising universities and other clients on IP strategies for cutting-edge innovations in AI and machine learning across technology domains such as medical imaging, digital pathology, medical diagnostics, bioinformatics, radiogenomics, computer vision, power electronics and data analytics.
• Building valuable patent portfolios that support commercialization, licensing and spinout opportunities for complex technologies. Areas of technical expertise include:
  • Medical imaging, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT) and ultrasound.
  • Digital health and health IT, including software-driven health data analysis, medical image management platforms, electronic health records, surgical navigation systems and clinical decision support tools.
  • Software-enabled innovations, including digital image processing, remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS), and predictive, generative and agentic AI systems.
  • Radiation and nuclear technologies, including radiation therapy systems, radiation treatment planning, dosimetry, particle accelerators, radionuclide production and nuclear energy applications.
  • Medical devices and bioengineering, including a broad range of devices, from neuromodulation and cardiac stimulation systems to surgical implants, microfluidics and tissue engineering platforms.
• Conducting due diligence for transactions driven by IP assets.
• Delivering strategic patent landscape and freedom-to-operate assessments to help clients navigate competitive patent environments and mitigate infringement risks.