Shareholder
Chair, Intellectual Property Practice Group

Jon practices in all areas of trademark and copyright. He advises trademark clients on the creation and maintenance of trademark rights, registration in the United States and internationally including China and the European Union, licensing, and various adversary proceedings in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. In his copyright practice, he represents mainly artists, authors, and other creative interests in the development and negotiation of agreements, assignments, and licenses for protection under the U.S. Copyright Act. He has a substantial commercial litigation practice that includes copyright and trademark infringement opinions and litigation in the federal courts as well as business disputes and creditors' rights.

Jon also represents individuals and businesses in negotiations, administrative proceedings and civil actions involving Maine state government agencies from the firm's office in the capitol city Augusta, where he is resident.