1993–Present, Founder and Managing Administrator for Gugliotta & Gugliotta, LPA. Admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as well as the U.S. Supreme Court. Our firm offers a comprehensive range of expertise and experience required to effectively manage and execute all aspects of intellectual property protection.

John specializes in patent application and prosecution, with experience in copyright and trademark protection services. Additionally, John provides IP counseling, including monitoring and guiding research at the idea stage to identify patentable, marketable, licensable, and enforceable concepts. John also refers inventions to joint venturers, OEM production facilities, and independent contractors for production and sale.

Having successfully prosecuted several thousand patent filings over the last 25 years, John has handled just about every aspect of protection one would find in a patent, trademark, and copyright practice, including international filings and prosecutions in chemical, pharmaceutical, mechanical, medical, electronic and business systems areas. John collaborates closely with clients to monitor patent and trademark infringements, determine the validity and scope of third-party patents, and provide “right of use” opinions. Additionally, John offers comprehensive legal and business advice, including licensing, cross-licensing, procurement of IP rights in bankruptcy, business formation, and liability risk management. John further provides his clients with transactional support, including drafting and negotiating IP license agreements, secrecy, joint development, consulting, and indemnification agreements, as well as business formation services such as business plan development, market research, marketing plan development, and seed financing and startup funding procurement.

Nathan Gugliotta, Esq., a seasoned trademark, copyright, and business law attorney, provides comprehensive legal services to clients seeking to protect and enhance their intellectual property assets. With extensive experience in trademark law, Nathan skillfully guides clients through the complexities of the trademark application process, from conducting thorough searches to filing applications and effectively responding to and overcoming Office Actions issued by USPTO examining attorneys. His practice extends to representing clients before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, ensuring their trademark rights are vigorously defended.

In addition to his trademark practice, Nathan offers invaluable counsel to entrepreneurs and businesses in the formation and structuring of new ventures. He works closely with clients to develop strategies for safeguarding their valuable business assets, including trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. By providing tailored legal solutions, Nathan helps clients navigate the challenges of today's competitive marketplace, allowing them to focus on growing their businesses with confidence.

Nathan's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Juris Doctorate, both earned from The University of Akron. He is admitted to practice law before the Supreme Court of Ohio, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and the United States Copyright Office. With a keen understanding of the legal landscape and a commitment to delivering exceptional results, Nathan is dedicated to helping his clients achieve their intellectual property and business goals.