John Gauthier
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John Gauthier

Associate
gauthier.john@dorsey.com

Overview

John serves the innovation and commercial goals of clients by providing patent application preparation and prosecution services, including IP risk management.

In addition to his direct practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, John works with professionals located outside the United States to prepare and prosecute foreign matters.

Education & Admissions

University of Connecticut School of Engineering (B.S., Computer Science, 2021), Software, Design & Development Emphasis

University of Idaho College of Law (J.D., 2025), Dean's List

Admissions

  • Idaho
  • Not admitted in Utah. Admitted in Idaho.
  • United States Patent and Trademark Office

Experience

Before practicing law, John was a software engineer for an information technology company where he designed and developed full-stack software applications. His patent prosecution experience extends to cellular wireless communications technologies (5G, LTE, etc.), machine learning and AI, mining and blasting technologies, mechanical devices, and software systems generally.

Industries & Practices

Artificial Intelligence
Intellectual Property
Patent Prosecution & Strategy
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Intellectual Property
  • Patent Prosecution & Strategy
  • Technology

Professional & Civic

Professional Achievements

  • Member, Intellectual Property Section of Idaho State Bar Association
  • Idaho State Bar Intellectual Property, Scholarship Recipient, 2023
John Gauthier