John R. King is a partner in the firm’s Orange County office. Mr. King’s practice is concentrated in strategic counseling, licensing, and patent procurement for both early stage and established companies. He has extensive experience in patenting novel technologies, developing strategies to protect a market niche, conducting patent landscape reviews, performing venture capital due diligence, preparing opinions, and dealing with the intellectual property challenges that face new companies.
Mr. King chairs Knobbe Martens’ patent prosecution committee and has successfully counseled numerous start-up companies during the early stages of development, including:
Broadband Storage, Inc. (acquired by Adaptec)
Corollary, Inc. (acquired by Intel)
Endeavors Technology (acquired by Tadpole)
FileNet, Inc. (acquired by IBM)
InterWorks Computer Products (acquired by Sanmina)
Kofax Image Products (acquired by DICOM Group)
Linfinity Microelectronics (acquired by Microsemi)
McCaw Cellular Communications (acquired by AT&T Wireless)
Quest Software (acquired by Dell)
SRS Labs (acquired by DTS, Inc.)
XYPoint (acquired by TeleCommunicaiton Systems)
Mr. King works with a variety of industries including artificial intelligence, audio processing, battery charging systems, computer graphics, computer software and hardware, data storage, database technologies, driver safety systems, financial transactions, GPS technologies, healthcare information technology, navigation control, networking, online businesses, RFID tagging, semiconductors, statistical modeling, telecommunications, wireless communications, vehicle navigation control, video gaming, and video processing.
University of Texas – Austin, J.D.
Brigham Young University, B.S., Electrical Engineering, Emphasis in computer architecture and software, Phi Kappa Phi Honorary Fraternity, Eta Kappa Nu Honorary Fraternity
State Bar of California
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Advertising, Media & Entertainment
Online Games
Communications Technology
Cellular Networking & Communications
Fiber Optic Networks
Internet Telephony
Low-Power Networks
Radio
Television
Videoconferencing
Wireless Local Area Networks
Electrical, Semiconductor & Computer Technology
Electronics & Semiconductors
Healthcare Information Technology
Software & IT
Energy
Energy Conservation
Energy Efficient Technologies
Geothermal Energy
Green Transportation
Hydropower
Lighting
Solar Power
Wind Power
Financial Services & Business Methods
Blockchain & Smart Contracts
Cloud Computing
Cryptocurrency & Encryption
Data Privacy
Dispute Resolution
Licensing & Indemnification
Open Source
Medical Devices & Procedures
Cardiovascular
Catheters & Probes
Diagnostics
Imaging
Infusion Pumps
Stents, Valves, & Loading Devices
Transportation & Vehicles
Aerospace & Space Technology
Air Conditioning / Heating Systems
Auto Care
Automotive Transportation & Powersports
Batteries
Diagnostic Equipment
Electronics (Audio / Video, Communication, Navigation, Security)
Advertising, Media & Entertainment Practice
Assignments & Licenses
Audits
Brand Portfolio Management
Brand Search
Copyright
Covered Business Method (CBM)
Design Patents
Due Diligence
Global Portfolio Management
Inter Partes Review (IPR)
International Trademarks
IP Strategy
IP Transactions, Agreements & Venture Capital
Litigation
Opinions & Counseling
Patent Strategy & Prosecution
Patent Trial & Appeal Board (PTAB) Trials (Post Grant)
Patentability
Post-Grant Review (PGR)
Registration
Trade Secret
Trade Secret & Employee Mobility Litigation
Trade Secret & Employee Mobility Litigation
Trade Secret Protection Advice & Counseling
Trademark & Brand Protection
Trademark Litigation & Unfair Competition
Trademark Litigation & Unfair Competition
Trademark Registration
Transactions
U.S. Patent Prosecution
Unfair Competition Litigation
Mr. King has received multiple awards and has been honored for his legal accomplishments:
- Recognized for outstanding work in patent law in the 2024 edition of the Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) “Patent 1000 Guide” for Prosecution (2024)
- Named one of the “World’s Leading Patent Professionals” in the Patent 1000 guide by Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) magazine for Prosecution (2012-2023). In the 2023 guide, he was commended as someone who “drafts meticulous patent applications that can withstand the test of time.” In the 2019 guide, he was noted for his “experience and broad patent procurement, monetisation and counselling expertise [which] make him a valuable ally”.
- Selected for inclusion in the “Southern California Super Lawyers” list for his work in intellectual property law by Super Lawyers magazine from 2012-2020
- Recognized in The Legal 500 “United States 2015” as being an outstanding practitioner. In this guide, he was noted for his work in patent prosecution
- Named one of Orange County’s “Top Patent Attorneys” multiple times by O.C. Metro magazine
Past President, Orange County Patent Law Association
American Intellectual Property Law Association
Intellectual Property Organization
Licensing Executives Society
