John's practice focuses on complex life sciences litigation, prosecution and opinion work. He has particular experience in Hatch-Waxman litigation, biotechnology and medical device prosecution and generic pharmaceuticals opinion work.

The following represents experience prior to joining Andrews Kurth:

• Secured favorable licensing terms for a client by conducting in-depth analysis of licensee’s patent applications

• Secured favorable settlement prior to trial in major generic pharmaceuticals litigation

• Secured patent infringement win for second trial after a successful first trial

• Assisted in representation of a major generic pharmaceuticals firm in ANDA litigation regarding generic esomeprazole, which resulted in a favorable settlement for the generic supplier