Paul G. Johnson
Registered Patent Attorney • Partner
Education
J.D., The George Washington University Law School
B.A., summa cum laude, Utah State University, Physics
Expertise
Patent Prosecution • Trademark Prosecution • Copyright Registration
Paul graduated summa cum laude in Physics at Utah State University. Clients value Paul for the breadth of his expertise and his ready grasp of emerging technologies.
Paul’s technological expertise spans the optical, electrical, mechanical, and software fields. By way of example, Paul has substantial experience with fiber optic technologies, including high speed lasers, passive optical systems, silicon photonics, modulation formats, and optoelectronic modules. Paul has also obtained numerous patents for cutting edge imaging systems that can image beyond the diffraction limit.
Paul is equally conversant with photovoltaic systems. For example, Paul has prosecuted a large number of patents for all aspects of solar panel technology, including electrical, mechanical attachment, and control systems. In addition, Paul has wide-ranging experience in software technologies, including data deduplication, data backup, and software testing, as well as e-commerce technologies and business methods.
Paul assists two universities in managing their intellectual property. He has also obtained a large number of design patents for diverse consumer goods and assists various clients with their trademark portfolios.
My Focus
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Technical Experience
Physics & Optics
Optical Networking Systems and Components
Active and Passive Optical components
Lasers, Photodiodes and related Optical components
Photovoltaics
X-ray Devices
Electronics & Electrical Engineering
Integrated Circuit Design
Electrical & Electromechanical Systems
Semiconductors
Telecommunications
Consumer Electronics
Computer Systems, Software, & Information Technology
Hardware Systems
Software Systems and Architecture
E-Commerce Technologies and Business Methods
Internet Technologies
Mechanics & Mechanical Engineering
Medical Devices
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Representative Matters
US 10,063,032 – Distributed Reflector Laser
US 10,132,997 – Adiabatically Coupled Optical System
US 10,114,183 – Screwless Heat Sink Attachment
US 10,073,025 – Method and Device for Incoherent Imaging with Coherent Diffractive Reconstruction
US 10,002,738 – Simplified Formation Process of a Low Work Function Insert
US 10,001,599 – Two-Stage Adiabatically Coupled Photonic Systems
US 10,151,892 – Method to Bond Two Surfaces with Precured Epoxy and Optical Subassembly Including the Same
US 10,036,735 – Imaging Through Scattering Media with High Signal to Noise Ratio and Resolution
WO 2018064397 – High Resolution Photoacoustic Imaging in Scattering Media Using Structured Illumination
US 20180226217 – Hall Current Plasma Source Having a Center Mounted Cathode or a Surface-Mounted Cathode
US 20180288849 – Time Alignment of Lightning Emissions at LF-MF Using Waveform Feature Comparison
US 20180031737 – Short-Term Thunderstorm Forecast and Severe Weather Alert System and Method
WO 2018093445 – Suppressing Cyclically Time-Varying Radar Signatures
US 20180157431 – Data Storage Backup Management Method
US 20170153440 – Single Multimode Fiber Endoscope
US 9,881,355 – Three-Dimensional Single-Molecule Fluorescence Imaging Beyond the Diffraction Limit Using a Double-Helix Point Spread Function
US 9,794,017 – SWDM OSAs
US 8,953,947 – Bandwidth Efficient Dual Carrier
US 8,933,320 – Redundant Electrical Architecture for Photovoltaic Modules
US 8,908,734 – Directly Modulated Laser for PON Applications
US 8,786,937 – Dual-Polarization QPSK Demodulator
US20140325489 – Programmable Symbolic Execution Based Dynamic Checker
US 8,529,268 – Ski or Snowboard Teaching Apparatus
US D838,491 – Combination Toothbrush and Flosser
US D817,784 – Fitness Tracker Wrist Band
US D650,029 – Ski Tip Connector
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Professional Admissions & Associations
Utah State Bar
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
American Bar Association
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Awards & Recognition
U.S. News & World Report’s Best Lawyers; Patent Law (2021 – 2025)
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Publications & Presentations
"Giving Your Outdoor Company A Competitive Edge With IP Protection Strategies," Outdoor Industry Association, Webinar, May 17, 2023
"Giving Your Outdoor Company A Competitive Edge With IP Protection Strategies," Utah Outdoor Recreation Summit, September 13, 2022
"Hot Topics in Tech Law," Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Mountain West Chapter 2022 Tech Law Symposium, April 1, 2022
"Making Your Mark and Protecting Your Brand," Utah Outdoor Recreation Summit, September 23, 2021