John Bennett

John Bennett is a seasoned partner who represents innovators across the life sciences sector. With more than two decades of first-chair trial experience, he advises clients in complex intellectual property and technology disputes involving pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical devices, delivering strategic guidance in matters with significant commercial and regulatory implications.

John earned his Juris Doctor from Boston College Law School, where he developed a strong foundation in litigation and intellectual property law. He completed his undergraduate studies at Dartmouth College, graduating cum laude with high honors, an academic background that continues to inform his analytical and strategic approach to complex legal issues.

John’s practice focuses on intellectual property litigation, including patent and trade secret disputes. He regularly handles matters arising under the Hatch-Waxman Act and the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act, advising clients on patents, exclusivities, licensing, and litigation risks related to commercial and late-stage clinical assets.

John has represented clients in trials before federal district courts and proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. His experience also includes appellate advocacy before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and other appellate courts, reflecting a comprehensive command of trial and post-trial strategy.

Throughout his career, John has worked on disputes involving pharmaceuticals, vaccines, healthcare services, and emerging life sciences technologies. His experience spans patent validity, infringement, and trade secret matters, as well as diligence reviews, legal opinions, and freedom-to-operate analyses supporting business-critical decisions.

Clients rely on John’s ability to integrate intellectual property law with regulatory and business considerations. He is known for helping organizations protect innovation, manage risk, and resolve disputes efficiently, particularly in high-stakes cases where legal outcomes directly affect product development and market strategy.

Admitted to practice in Massachusetts and multiple federal courts, John Bennett maintains active involvement in professional legal organizations. His career reflects a sustained commitment to excellence in advocacy and counseling, with a focus on supporting companies that drive advancement in the life sciences and healthcare industries.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, A&O Shearman
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
• Member, Boston Bar Association

Licensed State

• Massachusetts

Education

• Boston College Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Dartmouth College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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