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John Padro

John Padro

Goodwin, United States

Position

Partner

Career

John Padro is a partner in Goodwin’s IP Litigation group. He is an experienced technology and IP litigator representing leading technology and life sciences clients including LG Electronics, Pfizer, Samsung Bioepis, Google, Abiomed, Biotronik, Omilia NLS, Nest, and UCB. John’s practice focuses on the confluence of computer science and life sciences technologies and on navigating the complex commercial realities of developing, commercializing, and licensing new technologies. From the smart phone wars to biosimilar launches, to the latest FRAND and licensing disputes, John has litigated and advised on some of the highest stakes emerging technology and IP disputes, and has consistently secured early and case-dispositive victories.

While much of his practice concerns patent, trade secret, and contractual disputes, John has also handled a wide range of intellectual property and complex litigation matters for his clients. From bet-the-company patent disputes to major collaborations gone awry, John’s technical background and advocacy skills allow him to craft cost-effective singular strategies to secure his clients the commercial results they need.

John also advises on various transactional matters, including pre-litigation, due diligence, and licensing related to intellectual property rights and joint ventures.

Education

JD 2009 Columbia Law School; BS, Electrical Engineering, BA, Political Science 2006 University of Florida

Mentions

Intellectual property • United States

Trade secrets (litigation and non-contentious matters)