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John P. Donohue, Jr.

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Philadelphia
215.564.8367
215.568.3439
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Practice Focus

John Donohue concentrates his practice on litigation and counseling in the areas of patents, copyrights, and trademarks. John specializes in serving high-technology clients in the computers and computer software, telecommunications, electronics, robotics, medical imaging, and automated control systems industries.

Professional Background

John's skill in resolving high-stakes disputes is illustrated by the settlement of a multi-party dispute involving three district courts and the International Trade Commission. Another successful resolution included the settlement of a $40 million patent claim. In settlement of the claim, no money was exchanged. John recently was involved in a multi-million dollar settlement on a trademark arbitration claim before the ITC in London. John draws on his earlier experience as in-house counsel at Nordson Corporation, a manufacturer of adhesive, coating and spray systems, to help shape his perspective. Along with his in-house experience, John brings to his practice insight gleaned as a law clerk in the Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas as a public defender and as lead and assisting trial counsel in many litigations. Through this work, John has achieved an invaluable level of insight into the mindset of judges and juries and the courtroom process. John was described by peers as "a top-class all-around IP lawyer" and a "practical and straightforward attorney with excellent leadership skills" in the Chambers USA Guide to the Legal Profession.

Professional Affiliations

  • Recognized, Martindale-Hubbell, A/V (preeminent) Peer Review Rating
  • Recognized, Chambers USA, "Leaders in Their Field" for intellectual property litigation since 2003
  • Recognized, Best Lawyers in America, a "Best Lawyer" for intellectual property law since 2003
  • Recognized, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, a "Super Lawyer" for intellectual property litigation since 2004
  • Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America, Trial Lawyer Honorary Society
  • Member, American Bar Association, Litigation Section
  • Member, American Intellectual Property Law Association, Federal Litigation and Electronic and Computer Law Committees
  • Member, Federal Circuit Bar Association, Rules Committee
  • Member, Montgomery County Bar Association
  • Member, Philadelphia Bar Association Member, Philadelphia Intellectual Property Law Association
  • Appointed to serve on the IPO Patent Law (US) Committee (2007)
  • President, Benjamin Franklin American Inn of Court (2002-2003)