Education

J.D., Washington University School of Law

B.S., Washington University

People

Jonathan Soifer

Shareholder

Jonathan Soifer provides intellectual property legal services for individuals and small, medium and large companies, as well as major corporations. He concentrates his practice in patent, trademark and copyright matters. He has extensive experience in preparing patent and trademark applications and ushering them through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Jonathan also works with a large number of firms in other countries to help his clients protect their inventions and brands around the world. He conducts patentability and freedom-to-operate searches, infringement and validity studies, prepares and negotiates licenses and other agreements and conducts trademark clearance searches.

He has provided services in a diverse range of technologies including agricultural equipment, automotive systems, bearings, boat docks/marinas, chemical processes and coatings, clothing, medical and dental instruments, playground equipment, safety equipment and software.

Jonathan, his wife and children live in St. Louis County. Jonathan enjoys hiking, biking, photography and theater.

Licensures and Admissions

Missouri

United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri

United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit

United States Patent and Trademark Office

Professional Affiliations

Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (Member, Patent, Trademark and Copyright Section)

Missouri Bar Association

Civic Activities

Jonathan is a member of the St. Louis Chapter of Rotary International, the World’s largest international service organization.

Presentations

Co-Presenter, “Advanced Topics in Technology Patent Law,” Center for Emerging Technology

Co-Presenter, “Property Law Overview and Client Counseling for the General Practitioner”

Co-Presenter, “Protecting Your Intellectual Property Overseas and in China,” Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Center for International Trade

“Ethical Issues in Trademark Searches,” Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis

Co-Presenter, “Protection of Intellectual Property”

Awards & Recognition

2014-2027
Best Lawyers in America
Best Lawyer
Copyright Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Patent Law, Trademark Law