For over 50 years, The Law Office of John W. Carpenter has represented clients in all aspects of intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights.
Securing Your Intellectual Property

Strategic protection and enforcement of creative and technological assets.

Preparation, prosecution, and litigation of domestic patent applications.

Registration, licensing, and defense of original works of authorship.

Securing your brand identity through registration and enforcement.

Protecting confidential processes, formulas, and data essential to your competitive advantage.
About John W. Carpenter
John brings over five decades of experience in intellectual property law. A registered Patent Attorney with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, he has represented clients in patent prosecution, arbitration, and litigation involving some of the most complex technological innovations of the modern era.
Before establishing his practice, John earned Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Petroleum Engineering from Louisiana State University and a Juris Doctor from Loyola University New Orleans. His technical and legal backgrounds uniquely position him to bridge the gap between science and law.
A native of New Orleans and a U.S. Navy veteran, John’s career reflects the same precision, discipline, and integrity that define his approach to legal advocacy.
• Registered Patent Attorney, United States Patent and Trademark Office
• Licensed to practice in Louisiana, California, and the District of Columbia
• Former Naval Engineering and Legal Officer, United States Navy
• Over 50 years of legal experience in patent, trademark, and copyright law
• Experienced expert witness in federal court on patent and trade secret matters