Mr. Maldjian is the founder, and managing member, of Maldjian Law Group LLC. He is admitted to practice in the State of New Jersey, the U.S. District Court for District of New Jersey, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. John also is a patent attorney, registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Having 20 years of experience, both in private practice and in-house as senior IP counsel for a major fiber optic telecommunications company, Mr. Maldjian is well versed in the practical and cost effective application of IP law in the business setting. John relies upon that knowledge and experience, when counseling clients in all areas of IP law, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade dress, unfair competition and trade secrets. He prepares and negotiates IP licenses and IP agreements. Mr. Maldjian also prepares IP legal opinions, including trademark clearance opinions, as well as patentability, freedom-to-operate, infringement and validity opinions for patents.
John has devoted his entire career to IP counseling, IP dispute resolution and preparing and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications in a variety of technology areas, including electrical, electromechanical, computer systems, hardware and software, business methods, fiber optics, adhesives, and chemical compounds, to name a few. Since 2006, Mr. Maldjian has focused his practice on promoting and supporting environmentally friendly technologies and businesses.
In 1988, Mr. Maldjian received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Rutgers-The State University of New Jersey, College of Engineering and, in 1995, his J.D. from UNH School of Law (Franklin Pierce Law Center for Intellectual Property) in Concord, New Hampshire, graduating in the top 5% of his class.
Mr. Maldjian is a member of many professional organizations, including the American Bar Association, New Jersey State Bar Association, the American Intellectual Property Law Association, the New Jersey Intellectual Property Association, Licensing Executives Society, and the Monmouth Bar Association. Mr. Maldjian also is actively involved in his local community. He is President Emeritus of the Board of Trustees for Prevention First, a non-profit organization whose mission is to teach life skills to Monmouth and Ocean County children and their families.
Bar Admissions:
Supreme Court of New Jersey
U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (Reg. No. 41,967)
Practice areas
Maldjian Law Group LLC offers IP counseling, IP licensing, and patent and trademark preparation, filing and prosecution, both domestically and abroad.
26 years, 1,000 cases
Maldjian Law Group LLC offers IP related business/legal counseling.
26 years, 100 cases
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NJ | Active | 1995 | 12/28/2020 |
Legal answers | 3 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Managing Partner | Maldjian Law Group LLC | 2007 - Present |
Partner | Moser IP Law Group | 2005 - 2007 |
Senior Associate | Moser Patterson Sheridan | 2004 - 2005 |
Of Counsel | Lerner, David, Littenberg, Krumholz & Mentlik | 2002 - 2004 |
Senior IP Attorney | Tyco International | 2000 - 2002 |
Associate | Lerner, David, Littenberg, Krumholz & Mentlik | 1995 - 2000 |
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Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Monmouth Bar Association | member | 2015 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 1996 - Present |
American Intellectual Property Law Association | Member | 1995 - Present |
New Jersey Intellectual Property Law Association | Member | 1995 - Present |
New Jersey Bar Association | Member | 1995 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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USPTO OFFERS RELIEF TO THOSE AFFECTED BY THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK | 2020 | |
The Journal | An Intellectual Property (IP) Strategy: The Ultimate Game-Changer for Start-Ups! | 2020 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Franklin Pierce Law Center | JD - Juris Doctor | 1995 |
Rutgers University - College of Engineering | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1988 |
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Megan Murray, Copyright infringement Attorney on Mar 16, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
John is a top-rate copyright attorney. His experience and professionalism provide the ideal combination to lead the client to the ultimate outcome in his/her case. He is an A+.
Neil Ferraro, Intellectual property Attorney on Mar 31, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse John. John's IP knowledge is superb. I've known and worked with John for many years and he is smart, savvy and has the client's business interest top of mind. I highly recommend John.
Megan Lyman, Intellectual property Attorney on Mar 21, 2017
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
John is an intelligent and committed attorney who brings a breadth of experience and understanding to his clients. I would highly recommend him to anyone needed Intellectual Property counsel.
William Connelly, Intellectual property Attorney on Mar 20, 2017
Relationship: Co-worker
John has over twenty years of intellectual property experience relating to patent, trademark and copyright prosecution, protection and enforcement both domestically and internationally. He is well versed in all areas of intellectual property law and a well respected member of the legal community.
Anthony Cincotta, Intellectual property Attorney on Mar 20, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Daniel Cohen, Intellectual property Attorney on Jan 27, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
John is knowledgeable, practical and attentive. I have referred my own high-demanding clients to John with excellent results. He has become my go-to IP lawyer.
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