Oblon Names Two Partners to Lead the Electrical/Mechanical Practice Group

Partner John S. Kern has been named Practice Head of the Electrical/Mechanical Practice Group, with James R. Love being named as Co-Head.

Kern is a patent attorney in Oblon's Electrical practice group, focusing his practice in all aspects of patent law including patent prosecution, litigation and post-grand review proceedings.  Kern is also a member of the firm’s Management Committee. Love is a partner in the firm's Electrical practice group, focusing his practice in many fields including computer software, medical devices and processes, artificial intelligence and computer hardware.

“We are excited about the collective experience that John and James bring to the position.  They each have an outstanding track-record of representing our clients, as well as extensive familiarity with our attorneys, staff and internal practices,” said Managing Partner, Philippe Signore.  

Congratulations to John and James on this well-deserved promotion.