R. Blake Johnston

Blake Johnston focuses his practice on intellectual property law with an emphasis on patent prosecution and litigation, protection of trade secrets, licensing, patentability, freedom to operate, infringement and validity opinions, due diligence investigations and portfolio management.

Blake has represented both international and domestic companies. He has prosecuted and/or litigated patents involving a variety of technologies and applications, including filtration components and systems, construction materials and tools, business methods, computer-based and electronic control systems, retail inventory display and shelving systems, portable lighting technology, cryogenics, refrigeration systems, heat exchanger technology, alternative fuels and energy technology, medical devices and systems, industrial systems and equipment, restaurant equipment, gaming systems, mechanical and electrical toys, kitchen devices, automotive and trucking components and systems, and railroad equipment.

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Areas of Practice 1) Intellectual Property and Technology, 2) Patent Prosecution and Strategic Patent Counseling, 3) Patent Litigation, 4) Litigation and 5) Arbitration and Investigations
Law School J.D., Loyola University Chicago 1997; M.B.A., University of Nebraska 1989
Admitted Year 2000
Education B.S.M.E., The Ohio State University 1986
Bar Member / Association Illinois State Bar Association
Most recent firm DLA Piper
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