John M. Guynn
Shareholder
John M. Guynn

John M. Guynn

Shareholder

60 East South Temple, Suite 1000
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
T (801) 533-9800   
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Attorney Assistant

Kim Fullmer
kfullmer@wnlaw.com
(801) 533-9800

Experience
Joined Workman Nydegger in 2022

Education
A.S., Utah Valley University
Patent Paralegal Certificate, IPlegalED

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Paralegal
Tyler Eller

Tyler Eller
teller@wnlaw.com
(801) 533-9800

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With more than 25 years of assisting clients with their patent law needs, John M. Guynn supports clients in all aspects of patent prosecution. Mr. Guynn’s extensive experience includes the initial formulation of creative and broad-based patent strategies, preparation and filing of patent applications and arguments before the U.S. Patent Trademark Office and foreign patent offices. Large and small corporations, including pre-IPO startups and individual inventors, appreciate his deep technical expertise which spans many industries, including chemistry, biotechnology, life sciences, cannabis, medical devices, and related processes.

An inventor of several patented technologies, including environmentally friendly blended cements and topical CBD pain cream, John keenly understands his clients and their goals to bring their products to market.

Experience

U.S. Prosecution of Intellectual Property, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights

International Prosecution of Intellectual Property, including patents and trademarks

Licensing and Client Counseling

U.S. Trademark Oppositions

European Patent and Trademark Oppositions

Litigation Support and Expert Witness

Biotechnology, Biochemical, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, and Life Sciences

Mechanical Devices and Mechanical Engineering

Has built and managed extensive patent portfolios in the fields of dental products, small molecule pharmaceuticals, catalysts for heavy oil upgrading, concrete, biodegradable polymers, bone anchors, and carbon sequestration.

Education & Admissions

Education

J.D., University of Virginia School of Law, 1989

M.S., Chemistry, Brigham Young University, 1987

B.S., Chemistry, Brigham Young University, 1985

Admissions

Utah State Bar

California State Bar

Registered Patent Attorney, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

American Bar Association

Salt Lake County Bar

Languages

Spanish

Recognitions

2015 – 2021, The Best Lawyers in America©

2013 – 2024, Mountain States Super Lawyers

Memberships & Activities

American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)

American Concrete Institute

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

American Chemical Society

Founder and Chairman of a private foundation providing scholarships for children with speech impediments to receive speech therapy

Community Volunteer

Church service

Insights & Events

Ex Parte Reexaminations Dec 18, 2024

Ex Parte Reexamination remains a viable way for patent owners and third parties to request the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to reconsider the validity of a granted patent based on patents and other printed… read more

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