Jonathan Pasky

Jonathan Pasky

Startup & Patent Attorney

Chicago
Illinois
Licensed in
IN, Patent Bar
Valparaiso University Law School

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About
Jon is a startup & patent attorney. He runs Pasky Gruber LLC (Chicago & San Francisco), a technology & intellectual property law firm, and enjoys helping high-growth startups protect their IP & solve business issues. Openlegal is the firm's innovative flat-fee general counsel openlegal.co

Jon's legal experience includes working w/Fortune 500 clients. He has a B.S., Electrical Engineering. Angel/VC Financing, Licensing, Trademarks, Patents, IP Litigation, IoT, SaaS.

Jon founded Techweek in 2010; DevNetwork, a global developer community & leading tech conference Integrate, API World, DeveloperWeek (10,000+ attendees)… read more in 2011; FUND Conference in 2015.
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Practice Areas

Main Areas of Focus
Patents
Patents
  • Design Patent
  • Non-Provisional Patent
  • Patent Infringement
  • Patent Search
  • 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 Registration
  • Trademark Search
  • Other Trademark & Copyright Matter
Business Formation & Structure
Business Formation & Structure
  • Advisory Agreement
  • Business Licenses & Industry Regulations
  • Buyout Agreement
  • Bylaws
  • Corporate Dissolution
  • Corporate Formation
  • Corporate Restructure
  • Delaware Incorporation
  • Founders Agreement
  • Franchise Agreement
  • Franchise Disclosure Document
  • Franchise Formation
  • Joint Venture Formation
  • LLC
  • Operating Agreement
  • Partnership Formation
  • Shareholder Agreement
  • Other Business Formation Matter
Other Practice Areas
Commercial Contracts
Commercial Contracts
  • Affiliate Agreement
  • Business Consulting Agreement
  • Distribution Agreement
  • Equipment Lease
  • Licensing Agreement
  • Lien
  • Loan Agreement
  • Manufacturing Agreement
  • Marketing Agreement
  • Non-Disclosure Agreement (Commercial)
  • Privacy Policy
  • Profit Share Agreement
  • Publishing Agreement
  • Release of Liability
  • SaaS Agreement
  • Sales Agreement
  • Service Agreement
  • Terms of Service
  • User Agreement
  • Other Commercial Contract Matter
Labor & Employment
Labor & Employment
  • Benefits & Compensation
  • Contractor Agreement
  • Contractor Termination
  • Employee Handbook
  • Employee Stock Option Plan
  • Employee Termination
  • Employment Agreement
  • Employment Policies & Procedures
  • Equity Compensation
  • Intellectual Property Assignment Agreement
  • Labor Litigation
  • Non-Compete Agreement
  • Non-Disclosure Agreement (Employment)
  • Severance Agreement
  • Worker's Compensation Claims
  • Workplace Harassment & Discrimination Claims
  • Other Labor & Employment Matter
Lawsuits & Disputes
Lawsuits & Disputes
  • Appellate Litigation
  • Breach of Contract
  • Cease & Desist Letter
  • Demand Letter
  • Mediation
  • Product Liability
  • Settlement Agreement
  • Other Lawsuits & Disputes Matter
Outside General Counsel
Outside General Counsel
  • Outside General Counsel
Real Estate
Real Estate
  • Real Estate Litigation
Securities & Finance
Securities & Finance
  • Commercial Loan
  • Convertible Note
  • Fund Formation
  • SAFE Document
  • SEC Documents
  • Securities Regulations
  • Seed Financing
  • Series Financing
  • Stock Purchase Agreement
  • Subscription Agreement
  • Term Sheet
  • Other Securities & Finance Matter

Client Reviews

5.0
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"Hi Jonathan, I sent Ric my revisions yesterday and asked for help on small video chat portion. I'll pay this now as I am heading out of the country for my honeymoon for next two weeks, but hope to finalize documents when I get back :) Thanks!"

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"Great work! Thanks! Please keep me posted on status of trademark."

Trademark Registration Services
Posted on Nov 3, 2015

Work History

Pasky Gruber LLC

Principal & CEO

Nov 2014 - Present

Pasky Gruber is a boutique law firm focusing on the intersection of technology and law. We offer practical solutions to complex business and legal issues.

Openlegal -- Real attorneys. A simple, flat fee. Our innovative fixed-fee service for startups and high-growth companies.

Nov 2014 - Present

TechStars Chicago

Mentor

May 2011 - Present

May 2011 - Present

DevNetwork

Founder

Nov 2010 - Present

Nov 2010 - Present

Pasky IP Law LLC

Principal, CEO & Founder

Jan 2009 - Nov 2014

Pasky IP is an intellectual property and business law firm providing counsel and cost-effective legal solutions to entrepreneurs, mid-market companies, and institutional clients.

Jan 2009 - Nov 2014

Technori

Advisor

Apr 2012 - Apr 2014

Apr 2012 - Apr 2014

Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce

Board of Directors

Jan 2012 - Dec 2013

Jan 2012 - Dec 2013

Techweek

CEO & Founder

Jun 2011 - Mar 2012

Techweek produces the Techweek Conference & Expo (The Merchandise Mart, Chicago), the Midwest's largest technology and innovation conference.

Jun 2011 - Mar 2012

midVentures

VP, Business Development

Dec 2009 - Jun 2011

Predecessor company to Techweek; produced the midVentures25 and midVenturesLAUNCH conferences in Chicago and additional events for entrepreneurs and investors.

Dec 2009 - Jun 2011

FanFound

VP, Business Operations & Chief Legal Officer

May 2008 - Sep 2009

Day-to-day operations and general counsel for a web-based music startup company. FanFound is a social music network enabling artists to take control of and profit from their music businesses.

May 2008 - Sep 2009

McCracken & Frank LLP

Patent Attorney

Jun 2007 - Apr 2008

Jun 2007 - Apr 2008

Botkin & Hall LLP

Patent Attorney

Mar 2005 - May 2007

Mar 2005 - May 2007

NiSource, Inc.

Consulting Engineer

Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

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