About John Paul

John Paul litigates trademark and copyright disputes in federal courts throughout the US. He manages international trademark portfolios for clients in a variety of industries – including clearance, prosecution, counseling, and handling matters pending before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) at the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). JP also advises on trademark- and copyright-related aspects of corporate transactions, counsels clients on cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) issues, and is an active member of Cooley’s AI task force.

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Tourmaline Bio Enters Into Agreement to be Acquired by Novartis

Tourmaline Bio Enters Into Agreement to be Acquired by Novartis

September 9, 2025

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TBO to Acquire Classic Vacations From the Najafi Companies

TBO to Acquire Classic Vacations From the Najafi Companies

September 3, 2025

Cooley advised TBO, a leading global travel distribution platform, on its agreement to acquire Classic Vacations from Arizona-based investment firm, the Najafi Companies.

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Cooley Advises Investor Syndicate on $2.25 Billion Acquisition of HistoSonics

Cooley Advises Investor Syndicate on $2.25 Billion Acquisition of HistoSonics

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Cooley advised a syndicate of globally recognized private and public investors in connection with the management-led majority stake acquisition of HistoSonics, the developer of the Edison Histotripsy System and novel histotripsy therapy platform, valuing the company at approximately $2.25 billion.

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Lovable Secures $200 Million Series A

Lovable Secures $200 Million Series A

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Cooley advised Movable Ink, an artificial intelligence-powered personalized content platform, on its definitive agreement to be acquired by STG. The transaction is expected to close in July 2025.

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Admissions and credentials

California

New York

Pennsylvania

US Patent and Trademark Office

Rankings and accolades

Managing Intellectual Property: IP Star

The Legal 500 US: Trademarks: Litigation (2024 – 2025)

World Trademark Review 1000: Top Trademark Lawyer

Memberships and affiliations

International Trademark Association

JP makes complicated matters look easy and is the perfect choice if you want the job done right the first time.

World Trademark Review 1000