R. Blake Johnston focuses his practice on intellectual property law with an emphasis in the patent prosecution and litigation areas. He has prosecuted and/or litigated patents involving a variety of technologies and applications, including cryogenics, medical devices, industrial systems and equipment, restaurant equipment, gaming and inventory systems.

Berilling

• Illinois
• US Patent & Trademark Office
• United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Memberships

• American Bar Association
• Illinois State Bar Association
• Chicago Bar Association
• American Intellectual Property Law Association
• Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago
• American Legion

Prior Experience

• Computer Systems Test and Integration Engineer, US Air Force
• Chief of the Astrodynamic Software Engineering Section for a defense weather satellite system, US Air Force
• Computer Information Systems Consultant, Andersen Consulting
• Office of the General Counsel, Baxter International, Inc.

Civic and Charitable

• Pro Bono Counsel, Chicago Bar Association Young Lawyers Section Domestic Violence Assistance Desk in Maywood, Illinois
• Pro Bono Counsel, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation