Jonathan B. Whitcomb - Manchester, NH
Attorney at Sheehan Phinney
Intellectual Property Lawyers in Manchester, NH
1000 Elm Street 17th Floor Manchester, NH 03101
Manchester Intellectual Property Lawyer
Updated: 02/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Intellectual Property
- Startups/BOOST
Attorney Information
Overview
Jonathan’s practice centers on intellectual property, particularly patent prosecution. He specializes in U.S. and international protection for innovations in communication systems, embedded systems, computer electronics and interfaces, software, sensors and semiconductor devices, simulators, internet architectures, musical instruments and technology, optics, and medical imaging and devices. He prepares invalidity, infringement and use opinions.
Prior to his legal profession, Jonathan enjoyed a twenty year career as a development engineer with Cisco, Alcatel Network Systems, and Codem Systems. Jonathan also developed systems and software as a defense contractor and spent two years developing electronic music software for MOTU. His broad technical background allows him to grasp intricate technical ideas quickly for application within a legal framework, effectively bridging the communication gap between technical and legal concepts.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Cisco Pioneer Award, 2006 - Present
Education
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Legal Education
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University of New Hampshire - Franklin Law Center,
Concord,
New Hampshire
J.D.
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University of New Hampshire - Franklin Law Center,
Concord,
New Hampshire
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Non Legal Education
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Colgate University
A.B.
Major: Physics -
University of Massachusetts
BSEE
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Colgate University
Current Employment Position(s)
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Shareholder
Published Works
Articles
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Patent Strategies for Licensors: The Dividends from Filing Early
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Client Alert: USPTO Transitioning To Electronically Granted Patents
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Unitary Patents Arrive in Europe (page 24)
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NH Legal Perspective: What is a Patent For?
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An Inventor’s Guide to Reviewing a Patent Application
- To Patent or Not to Patent: Weighing the Expense of Obtaining a Patent Against the Risk of Losing Your Invention
- Lawmakers Shine Bright Spotlight on ‘Patent Trolls’
Bar Admissions
- Massachusetts
- New Hampshire
- U.S. District Court District of New Hampshire
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Other Affiliations
- American Intellectual Property Law Association, Member
- New Hampshire Bar Association's Intellectual Property Section
- Co-Chair of the NHBA IP Section, 2017/2018
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Contact
1000 Elm Street
17th Floor
Manchester, NH 03101
Phone: 603-945-9922
Fax: 603-627-8121
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.sheehan.com/
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