John P. Schnurer

John Schnurer is a partner in the firm's Patent Litigation group and co-chair of the firm's Section 337 investigations practice. He litigates and tries cases in courts throughout the country, including Section 337 investigations before the United States International Trade Commission. He is recognized as a premier intellectual property strategist, particularly with respect to the development and execution of global patent litigation strategies. John also provides strategic intellectual property counseling including advice on patent infringement, validity, re-examinations, and large portfolio due diligence studies, whether for acquisitions, licensing, or pre-suit purposes.  He achieves optimum results by partnering with his clients to devise and execute customized legal strategies that are consistent with his clients' tactical and strategic business objectives. His experience as a former electrical engineer complements his legal practice.

John previously served as an attorney with the United States Air Force and as a special assistant United States attorney with the United States Department of Justice representing the United States on a wide range of matters including criminal, government contracts, procurement, environmental, real estate, health care, medical malpractice, taxation and international matters. John also supervised criminal trial attorneys and first chaired numerous felony jury and bench trials and civil lawsuits involving environmental, medical malpractice, and other tort causes of action.

Professional Recognition

• Named "Top 75 Intellectual Property Litigators in California," in the San Franciso and Los Angeles Daily Journals, 2011
• Named "Top Intellectual Property Attorney" in the San Diego Daily Transcript, 2007, 2008 and 2010
• Listed as a "California Super Lawyer" in the area of Intellectual Property Litigation in Super Lawyers Corporate Counsel Edition, 2009 and 2010

Professional Leadership

• ITC Trial Lawyers Association, Member
• San Diego County Bar Association, Member
• San Diego Intellectual Property Law Association, Member
• National Hispanic Bar Association, Member

Related Employment

• Fish & Richardson, San Diego, CA, Principal, 2004 - 2010
• Fish & Richardson, San Diego, CA, Associate, 2001 - 2003
• United States Air Force and Department of Justice, 1997 - 2001
• Advanced Linear Devices,  Electrical Engineer (low-voltage high-speed analog integrated circuits), 1993 - 1996