John Giust

John Giust

Attorney at Law

San Diego
California
Licensed in
CA, DC, Patent Bar
Washington College of Law, American University
5.0 5
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out of 2 reviews
About
John is experienced in both transactional and litigation matters having practiced law at some of the best firms in the US. He is an electrical engineer with a background in both patent litigation and patent prosecution, and has handled other IP matters nationwide including copyright and trademark. His forcus is IP, general business and technology matters. He has tried numerous federal cases to verdict successfully, and has first chaired trials as well as argued in the appellate courts.

A summa cum laude graduate from both American University (J.D.) and the George Washington University (LL.M - Patent and IP Law), John has a superior… read more edecuational background
26
Years
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Practice Areas

Main Areas of Focus
Commercial Contracts
Commercial Contracts
  • Affiliate Agreement
  • Business Consulting Agreement
  • Distribution Agreement
  • Equipment Lease
  • Licensing Agreement
  • Manufacturing Agreement
  • Marketing Agreement
  • Non-Disclosure Agreement (Commercial)
  • Release of Liability
  • Sales Agreement
  • Service Agreement
  • Terms of Service
  • User Agreement
  • Vendor Agreement
  • Other Commercial Contract Matter
Patents
Patents
  • Design Patent
  • Non-Provisional Patent
  • Patent Consults
  • Patent Infringement
  • Patent Infringement Consults
  • Patent Search
  • Plant Patent
  • Provisional Patent
  • Response to USPTO Office Action (Patent)
  • Other Patent Matter
Trademarks & Copyrights
Trademarks & Copyrights
  • Copyright Infringement
  • Copyright Registration
  • Response to USPTO Office Action (Trademark)
  • Trademark Infringement
  • Trademark Infringement Consults
  • Trademark Registration
  • Trademark Search
  • Other Trademark & Copyright Matter
Other Practice Areas
Business Formation & Structure
Business Formation & Structure
  • LLC
Lawsuits & Disputes
Lawsuits & Disputes
  • Appellate Litigation
  • Breach of Contract
  • Cease & Desist Letter
  • Demand Letter
  • Mediation
  • Settlement Agreement
  • Other Lawsuits & Disputes Matter
Legal Research & Writing
Legal Research & Writing
  • Brief
  • Case Law Research
  • Letter of Intent
  • Memo
  • Other Legal Research & Writing Matter
Other Legal Services
Other Legal Services
  • General Advice
Outside General Counsel
Outside General Counsel
  • Outside General Counsel

Client Reviews

5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines
out of 2 reviews
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

"John has handled all aspects of our legal functions for the last few years, everything from trademarks, copyrights, and patents to general agreements and licenses. He has been very cost-effective and timely and has noticed issues that others have missed."

Handle all major aspects of company directed to media and product sales.
Non-UpCounsel Client
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

"We highly recommend John. After being frustrated with lack of response time, clarity and unforeseen charges from various firms, small to large, it was refreshing to find someone thorough, comprehensively experienced, efficient and effective. John has been our go to counsel going on 6 years now. We are grateful to have found him, which was through a friend's recommendation."

Product, Programs, Partnerships and Overall Company Oversight
Non-UpCounsel Client

Work History

The Law Offices of John Giust

Solo practitioner

Jan 2021 - Present

Solo practitioner practicing in business and IP matters.

Jan 2021 - Present

WHGC, PLC

Of Counsel

Jan 2015 - Jan 2021

Advise clients on corporate and transactional matters, patent litigation in the Federal Courts, trademark litigation, patent clearance and infringement analysis.

Jan 2015 - Jan 2021

Mintz Levin

Partner

Jan 2008 - Jan 2014

Lead trial counsel responsible for all phases of patent litigation, advised clients on IP issues, licensing transactions, patent monetization and licensing strategy. Provide training courses to client patent departments and engineers.

Jan 2008 - Jan 2014

Fish & Richardson

Member/ Partner

Jan 2004 - Jan 2008

Implement intellectual property strategy for Fortune 100 company, patent portfolio analysis, patent infringement litigation.

Jan 2004 - Jan 2008

Gray Cary Ware & Freidenrich (now DLA Piper)

Associate/ Partner

Jan 1998 - Jan 2004

Involved in all phases of patent litigation. Performed patent analysis, opinions of counsel.

Jan 1998 - Jan 2004

Dorsey & Whitney

Patent Agent/ Associate

Jan 1994 - Jan 1998

Drafted and negotiated licensing agreements, performed patent prosecution and patent drafting, assisted with patent litigation.

Jan 1994 - Jan 1998

United States Patent and Trademark Office

Patent Examiner

Jan 1990 - Jan 1994

Examine patent applications relating to Electrical systems.

Jan 1990 - Jan 1994

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