Jon Horneber

Jon’s practice focuses on the preparation and prosecution of patent applications across a range of technologies. Jon’s background in mechanical engineering includes bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Colorado. In combination with his years of patent practice, he can deftly counsel clients in industries ranging from aerospace to automotive, semiconductor manufacturing to medical devices, and numerous other mechanical, electromechanical, and electrical technologies. His experience includes drafting and prosecuting hundreds of domestic and international patent applications for clients of all sizes.

Recognizing that every client is unique, Jon strives to develop and implement a tailored intellectual property strategy for each client’s particular needs, including partnering with them to create international protection strategies. Jon also assists clients identify specific types of protection that may be most useful for them while taking into account applicable budgetary constraints. In addition to his patent drafting and prosecution practice, he has experience preparing patent validity, patentability, and freedom-to-operate opinions.

In his spare time, Jon is engaged in the upkeep and refurbishing of vintage automobiles and electronic keyboard instruments, as well as camping, hiking, and other outdoor activities – fields of technology into which he is actively interested in expanding his practice. Jon is an Eagle Scout and is in the process of earning his Level 2 Certification in Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi Standard Chinese Proficiency.