With extensive experience across a broad range of technologies, John Rogitz has developed deep expertise in patent preparation and prosecution for innovations in fields such as artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles, extended reality, video games, IoT, blockchain, fintech, rules-based software, computer hardware, medical devices, and other electrical and mechanical domains. Drawing on a technical background that includes prior work as a web developer, John brings a practical, technology-driven perspective to client service.
As a second-generation patent attorney and having served as Managing Attorney at Rogitz & Associates, John works closely with a diverse client base, from startups and independent inventors to Fortune 500 companies.
Beyond client counseling, John is recognized for significant contributions to the intellectual property community. John serves on the IPWatchdog Advisory Committee, regularly publishes articles for IPWatchdog and other outlets, and frequently speaks at programs hosted by leading organizations including the California Lawyers Association, the National Association of Patent Practitioners, IPWatchdog, and the Licensing Executives Society. John’s leadership is further demonstrated by his co-founding of the California Lawyers Association’s AI Interest Group and service on the Executive Committee of its IP Section (2023–2025).
A dedicated educator, John teaches intellectual property law as an adjunct professor at Trinity Law School and has also taught IP at the undergraduate level, making complex legal concepts accessible to innovators and professionals alike. His commitment to education and mentorship reflects a passion for intellectual property law and for helping to shape the next generation of patent professionals.
Publications & Presentations
- Squires’ Application of Section 101 in Ex parte Desjardins Bodes Well for AI Patents, IPWatchdog · Oct 20, 2025
- From Duck Hunt to VR: A Brief History of Gun-Like Peripherals for Video Games (and Their Patents), IPWatchdog · Sep 24, 2025
- How the USPTO Could Make a Permanent After-Final Consideration Program Work, IPWatchdog · Jun 29, 2025
- Can You Patent Video Games? Many Times, the Answer is Yes, IPWatchdog · May 12, 2025
- What Fintiv v. PayPal Means for Software and AI Patent Practice, IPWatchdog · May 4, 2025
- U.S. Tax Policy Needs to Stop Incentivizing R&D Investment Abroad, IPWatchdog · Jan 21, 2025
- Responding to Obviousness Rejections in Light of the USPTO’s New Guidance, IPWatchdog · Mar 14, 2024
- Irreconcilable Differences: Comparing the CAFC’s Finjan and ABS Global Decisions, IPWatchdog · Nov 7, 2023
- The Ethics and Practicality of AI Assisted Patent Drafting, IPWatchdog · Aug 31, 2023