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40% Patent Application
21 years
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20% Trademark Application
21 years
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10% Patent Infringement
19 years
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10% Trademark Infringement
19 years
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5% Venture Capital
14 years
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5% Internet
19 years
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5% Contracts / Agreements
19 years
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3% Copyright Infringement
19 years
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2% Copyright Application
19 years
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Mr. Christopher is a Registered Patent Attorney.His practice encompasses all aspects of patent, trademark, and copyright portfolio development, management,... more
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Résumé
License
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19 years since John Christopher was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Massachusetts |
Active
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1992 |
01/29/2012 |
| Florida |
Member in Good Standing
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2001 |
03/04/2011 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Managing Partner at
Christopher & Weisberg, P.A.
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2001–present
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Shareholder at
Gunster, Yoakley & Stewart
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2000–2001
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Junior Partner at
Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP
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1996–1999
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Associate at
Weingarten, Schurgin, Gagnebin & Hayes
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1992–1996
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Technology Specialist at
Weingarten, Schurgin, Gagnebin & Hayes
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1990–1992
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Northeastern University School of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1992 |
| United States Air Force Academy |
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BS - Bachelor of Science |
1980 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Best Lawyer |
Best Lawyers in America |
2011 |
| Best Lawyer |
Best Lawyers in America |
2010 |
| Best Lawyer |
Best Lawyers in America |
2009 |
| Best Lawyer |
Best Lawyers in America |
2008 |
| Top Lawyer |
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2008 |
| Top Lawyer |
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2007 |
| BV Rating |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2001 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Member |
Florida Bar Association |
2001-present
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| Member |
Intellectual Property Law Association of Florida |
2000-present
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| Member |
International Trademark Association |
1996-present
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| Registered Patent Attorney |
United States Patent Bar |
1993-present
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| Member |
American Intellectual Property Law Association |
1990-present
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| Chairman - Business Law |
Broward County Bar Association |
2006-2008
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| Member |
Massachusetts Bar Association |
1992-2000
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| Member |
Boston Patent Law Association |
1990-2000
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Portfolio
Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
Date |
| Beyond Bitterness: You Really Can Obtain and Protect Trademarks in China |
AIPLA Conference Materials: IP Law in China |
2007 |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Trademark Protection and Enforcement in China |
AIPLA Road Show - IP Practice in China, Washington, DC |
2007 |
| Review of Recent U.S. Federal Case Law on Trademarks |
Korean Patent Attorney Association Meeting, Seoul, S. Korea |
2006 |
| Digital Millennium Copyright Act |
Joint AIPLA / Hong Kong Intellectual Property Department Conference, Hong Kong, China |
2006 |
| Digital Millennium Copyright Act |
AIPLA Meeting with China’s National Copyright Administration (Copyright Office), Beijing, China |
2006 |
| Key Intellectual Property Considerations for Emerging Technology Companies and Their Government, Venture Cap and Corporate Investors |
Innovations in New Product Development, Technology & Marketing, Miami, Florida |
2005 |
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