John Augustyn

John Augustyn is a shareholder at his firm, representing clients in intellectual property litigation, patent prosecution, licensing, and trade secret protection. He advises corporations on mergers, acquisitions, and intellectual property strategy, ensuring businesses maximize the value of their innovations. His experience as a former engineer at a Fortune 100 company allows him to provide technical and legal insights to companies across electronics, medical devices, manufacturing, and automotive industries.

John earned his B.S. in Engineering, with honors, from the Illinois Institute of Technology. He later obtained his J.D. from Loyola University Chicago, graduating in the top 10% of his class. During law school, he received multiple awards for scholarship and writing and was a National Moot Court Team member.

John has built a distinguished career in intellectual property law, serving as lead counsel in patent and trade secret litigation across trial and appellate courts. He has also represented clients in Post Grant proceedings at the USPTO and the International Trade Commission (ITC). His work spans complex patent disputes involving electronics, sensors, control systems, consumer products, and Standard Essential Patents (SEP).

John has negotiated high-value IP transactions in licensing and agreements, including licenses exceeding $700 million. His expertise covers patent licensing, joint ventures, trade secret agreements, and research and development collaborations.

John is also a recognized expert in trade secrets, advising companies on litigation strategies and protection techniques. He has managed global patent portfolios, overseeing over 1000 US patent applications and 3000+ non-US filings. His due diligence in mergers and acquisitions ensures businesses safeguard their intellectual property assets.

John Augustyn, a frequent lecturer and instructor, has delivered over 60 international presentations and taught at Loyola and Northwestern Law Schools. He is recognized by Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and IAM Patent 1000 and continues to help companies innovate and protect their competitive edge.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Leydig, Voit & Mayer, Ltd.
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association: Intellectual Property Section
• Member, American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)
• Member, Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (IPLAC)
• Member, Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO)

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• Loyola University Chicago
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Illinois Institute of Technology
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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