Partner
John A. Morgan
Keenly interested in the confluence of science, business, and law, John has supported through his patent practice innovations for cancer and a variety of other diseases(infectious, neurodegenerative, lysosomal storage, autoimmune, genetic), as well as cellular agriculture. His passion for science stems from his time as a researcher at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle, where he studied cell signaling and tissue patterning in the developing vertebrate brain, as well as cell growth genes in an invertebrate model. John appreciates supporting his clients’ efforts to improve human health and sustainable practices. He also has experience in the chemical and mechanical arts.
John received his J.D. summa cum laude from Seattle University School of Law (2014) and his B.S. from the University of Puget Sound.
John advises biotechnology companies, investors, and research institutions on intellectual property matters for a variety of complex technologies, including therapeutic antibodies and fusion proteins, cell and gene therapies, vaccines, antisense therapies, engineered microorganisms, biologics manufacturing, and diagnostics.
In his practice, John aligns intellectual property strategies with his clients’ business and technology objectives. John’s natural curiosity, attention to detail, and creativity are applied to patent counseling, prosecution, landscape and freedom-to-operate analysis, and due diligence. His clients include companies (from early stages through clinical trials and approval), investors, would-be-collaborators, and investment targets, licensors and licensees.
Seattle University School of Law
J.D. (summa cum laude) 2014
University of Puget Sound
Biology
B.S. 2006
John is admitted to the Washington State Bar and is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington. He is a member of the Washington Patent Law Association (WSPLA) and Life Science Washington.
As a patent attorney, I support biotechnology companies, investors, and research institutions in identifying and protecting their IP, developing and implementing IP strategy to suit business objectives, and navigating the IP landscapes in which they operate. My practice areas include patent counseling, prosecution, landscape analysis, freedom-to-operate, and licensing.
I have experience with: therapeutic, diagnostic, and analytic technologies for a variety of human illnesses (including cancer, neurodegenerative, infectious, autoimmune), genetically modified organisms; medical devices; and dietary supplements. I have particular experience with antibody technologies, cell and gene therapies, vector delivery systems, vaccines, and protein engineering. I’m consistently inspired and enthused by my clients’ work.
I received my J.D. summa cum laude from Seattle University School of Law and my B.S. in biology from the University of Puget Sound. Prior to attending law school, I spent five years studying the developmental processes of the vertebrate brain at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle.
Outside of my practice, you’ll find me in the mountains, attending a live music show, or spending time with family and friends.
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Honors & Awards
Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch, 2022-2025
Selected to Washington Rising Stars®, 2019-2024
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