John McCauley represents technology companies, startups, and established businesses in complex commercial disputes and intellectual property matters. With more than a decade as both a litigator and in-house counsel, John helps clients resolve high-stakes business conflicts, protect valuable assets, and manage legal and operational risk. He represents clients in federal and state courts, before the International Trade Commission, and in arbitration forums.
John’s practice focuses on protecting clients’ innovations, resolving commercial conflicts, and managing risk when business relationships break down. He has handled matters involving patents, trade secrets, privacy, licensing disputes, contract claims, employment issues, and other technology-driven controversies across industries ranging from software and artificial intelligence (AI) to life sciences, medical devices, and consumer products.
He has managed global litigation portfolios, negotiated critical commercial agreements, and advised business leaders on strategy in high-stakes disputes. His career spans roles at leading international law firms and as in-house counsel, giving him a perspective that balances aggressive advocacy with practical business insight.
Prior to joining Coblentz, John’s private practice career included roles as Senior Counsel at Carr McClellan LP, Senior Associate at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP and IP Litigation Associate at Reed Smith LLP. John also formerly served as Associate General Counsel of Via Licensing Alliance LLC, a subsidiary of Dolby Labs. He began his career as a law clerk to the Honorable Garland Burrell in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California and to the Honorable James Ware in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
Intellectual Property, Information Technology & Cybersecurity
Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
Medical Technology
Specialty Groups
Intellectual Property, Information Technology & Cybersecurity
Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
Medical Technology
Bio
John McCauley represents technology companies, startups, and established businesses in complex commercial disputes and intellectual property matters. With more than a decade as both a litigator and in-house counsel, John helps clients resolve high-stakes business conflicts, protect valuable assets, and manage legal and operational risk. He represents clients in federal and state courts, before the International Trade Commission, and in arbitration forums.
John’s practice focuses on protecting clients’ innovations, resolving commercial conflicts, and managing risk when business relationships break down. He has handled matters involving patents, trade secrets, privacy, licensing disputes, contract claims, employment issues, and other technology-driven controversies across industries ranging from software and artificial intelligence (AI) to life sciences, medical devices, and consumer products.
He has managed global litigation portfolios, negotiated critical commercial agreements, and advised business leaders on strategy in high-stakes disputes. His career spans roles at leading international law firms and as in-house counsel, giving him a perspective that balances aggressive advocacy with practical business insight.
Prior to joining Coblentz, John’s private practice career included roles as Senior Counsel at Carr McClellan LP, Senior Associate at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP and IP Litigation Associate at Reed Smith LLP. John also formerly served as Associate General Counsel of Via Licensing Alliance LLC, a subsidiary of Dolby Labs. He began his career as a law clerk to the Honorable Garland Burrell in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California and to the Honorable James Ware in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
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