John Flaim

John Flaim is a partner in the Global Intellectual Property Group, focusing on intellectual property litigation, counseling, licensing, and portfolio management. He represents multinational companies in complex patent disputes, advising clients on enforcement, defense, and strategic resolution of high-stakes intellectual property matters in U.S. courts and administrative forums.

John earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering, magna cum laude, from Manhattan College, followed by a Juris Doctor, with honors, from St. John’s University School of Law. His technical and legal education provide a strong foundation for handling sophisticated patent matters involving advanced technologies.

John has extensive experience litigating patent infringement cases in federal district courts and before the U.S. International Trade Commission. His matters frequently involve electrical and computer-related technologies, including software, semiconductors, telecommunications systems, smart cards, and digital imaging technologies, requiring detailed technical analysis and strategic litigation planning.

In addition to litigation, John regularly counsels clients on patent infringement, validity, and enforceability, including the preparation of formal legal opinions. His practice also includes advising on licensing, acquisition, development, and co-development agreements, helping clients protect and maximize the value of intellectual property assets across diverse technology-driven industries.

John also advises on copyright, trademark, and trade secret matters, including infringement assessments and asset protection strategies. His work often involves guiding clients through complex IP risk management decisions, balancing aggressive enforcement with business-focused resolutions aligned with broader commercial objectives.

John Flaim is consistently recognized by leading legal directories and industry publications for excellence in intellectual property law. His rankings and honors reflect client recognition of his judgment, technical insight, and leadership in managing complex IP disputes while delivering practical, strategic solutions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Baker & McKenzie LLP
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, Dallas/Fort Worth Intellectual Property Law Association
• Member, International Trademark Association
• Member, International Trade Commission Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, U.S. Patent & Trademark Office

Licensed State

• Texas
• New York

Education

• St. John’s University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Manhattan College
  Bachelor of Engineering (BE)

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