About John
John P. Guenther: Experienced Intellectual Property and Technology Lawyer in Troy, Michigan
John P. Guenther is a seasoned intellectual property lawyer with over three decades of experience in both domestic and international matters. His practice encompasses all aspects of intellectual property law, including patent acquisition and maintenance, trademark and copyright registration; intellectual property enforcement and litigation; trade secret protection; high-profile product and trademark clearances; large scale due diligence efforts; joint venture and commercial agreements; and licensing.
Practice Areas
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Patent Law
- Trademark Law
Awards & Recognitions
Recognized: Litigation - Intellectual Property, Recognized: Patent Law, Recognized: Trademark Law, Practice Area: Copyright Law, Practice Area: Litigation - Patent, Practice Area: Trade Secrets Law, Special Focus: Intellectual Property, Special Focus: Technology, AV® Preeminent Lawyer – Peer Review Rating of 5.0 out of 5.0 (Martindale-Hubbell), Best Lawyers™ – Patent and Trademark Law, 2016-Present, IP Stars® – Patent Star and Trademark Star, dBusiness Top Lawyers
Affiliations
- Firms: Fishman Stewart PLLC
- Recognized Since: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2016
Education & Credentials
Universities:
Education:
- J.D., University of Michigan, College of Law (2010)
Bar Admissions:
- Michigan State Bar Association
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
- United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan
Languages:
- English (Native)
- Spanish (Professional Working Knowledge)
Awards & Recognitions - Detailed
AV® Preeminent Lawyer – Peer Review Rating of 5.0 out of 5.0 (Martindale-Hubbell), Best Lawyers™ – Patent and Trademark Law, 2016-Present, IP Stars® – Patent Star and Trademark Star, dBusiness Top Lawyers
Professional Experience
From 1993-1999:
- In-house legal counsel and Director of Intellectual Property for a prominent plastics company with both domestic and international operations.
Philosophy & Approach to Cases
John P. Guenther firmly believes in advocating for his clients' best interests at every step, from initial consultation through trial and beyond. He has the experience and skill set required to provide unparalleled service and support, ensuring that all intellectual property concerns are addressed with the utmost care and attention.
Practice Areas
Education
Professional Affiliations
Awards & Recognition
- Recognized: Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Recognized: Patent Law
- Recognized: Trademark Law
- Practice Area: Copyright Law
- Practice Area: Litigation - Patent
- Practice Area: Trade Secrets Law
- Special Focus: Intellectual Property
- Special Focus: Technology
- AV® Preeminent Lawyer – Peer Review Rating of 5.0 out of 5.0 (Martindale-Hubbell)
- Best Lawyers® – Patent and Trademark Law, 2016-Present
- IP Stars® – Patent Star and Trademark Star
- dBusiness Top Lawyers