About John
John E. Burke: Experienced Patent Counsel in Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
With a background in chemical/biochemical engineering and nearly three decades of experience, pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector clients turn to John Burke for patent counsel. His work includes crafting an overall strategy aligning business with intellectual property, performing opinion work, negotiating license agreements, conducting due diligence, and prosecuting patent applications.
Practice Areas
- Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
- Patent Law
John is continually ranked by leading industry publications including IAM Patent 1000, which notes that he is “well known for his excellent work in the pharmaceutical field” and “excellent to deal with on a business level.” Having previously led patent practices for the regional offices of several international and national law firms, John possesses a unique in-house perspective that bolsters his practice. He also served as general counsel for Deltagen, a functional genomics and drug discovery company located in the San Francisco bay area, and as corporate patent counsel for Cortech, a Denver-based biopharmaceutical company.
Education & Credentials
- Universities: Rutgers University–Camden
- Education: A background in chemical/biochemical engineering and nearly three decades of experience
- Bar Admissions: Recognized: Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Recognized: Patent Law, Special Focus: Biotechnology, Super Lawyers Magazine 2006-2015, Listed in Colorado for Intellectual Property, IAM Patent 1000: The World's Leading Patent Practitioners 2012-2020
- Firms:
- Burke Patent Law Group LLC
- Affiliations:
- Recognized Since: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2010
Having previously led patent practices for the regional offices of several international and national law firms, John possesses a unique in-house perspective that bolsters his practice. He also served as general counsel for Deltagen, a functional genomics and drug discovery company located in the San Francisco bay area, and as corporate patent counsel for Cortech, a Denver-based biopharmaceutical company.
With a background in chemical/biochemical engineering and nearly three decades of experience, pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector clients turn to John Burke for patent counsel. His work includes crafting an overall strategy aligning business with intellectual property, performing opinion work, negotiating license agreements, conducting due diligence, and prosecuting patent applications. John is continually ranked by leading industry publications including IAM Patent 1000, which notes that he is “well known for his excellent work in the pharmaceutical field” and “excellent to deal with on a business level.” Having previously led patent practices for the regional offices of several international and national law firms, John possesses a unique in-house perspective that bolsters his practice. He also served as general counsel for Deltagen, a functional genomics and drug discovery company located in the San Francisco bay area, and as corporate patent counsel for Cortech, a Denver-based biopharmaceutical company.
Having previously led patent practices for the regional offices of several international and national law firms, John possesses a unique in-house perspective that bolsters his practice. He also served as general counsel for Deltagen, a functional genomics and drug discovery company located in the San Francisco bay area, and as corporate patent counsel for Cortech, a Denver-based biopharmaceutical company.
John Burke is recognized by IAM Patent 1000: The World's Leading Patent Practitioners from 2012-2020. During his tenure at Deltagen, John served as general counsel and was deeply involved in the legal challenges faced by the functional genomics and drug discovery company. His knowledge of intellectual property rights and strategic planning has been invaluable to Deltagen's success.
John Burke is an experienced patent attorney with a strong background in chemical/biochemical engineering who has dedicated his career to serving clients in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. With a unique in-house perspective gained from his prior roles at leading firms, John provides strategic guidance on intellectual property management and prosecution. His deep understanding of the intricacies involved in drafting, negotiating, and enforcing patents ensures that his clients are well-protected.
John Burke has been recognized by several organizations, including Best Lawyers, for his work in patent law over a long period. His expertise spans the full range of patent matters from strategy formulation to prosecution, opinion work, licensing negotiations, and due diligence.
