John W. Bowman

John Bowman is a registered patent attorney and a Senior Counsel at Darrow Mustafa.

Practice Summary

John practices in all areas of intellectual property law, concentrating on the preparation and prosecution of U.S. and international patent applications. He brings more than two decades of experience in software, electrical, mechanical, and emerging-technology fields, supported by a strong technical foundation as a former software engineer. Mr. Bowman also has in-house experience as Chief IP Counsel for a technology start-up, where he managed global patent strategy and supported product development and corporate transactions.

LEGAL EXPERIENCE

Mr. Bowman has extensive experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications across a broad range of technologies, developing claim strategies for complex inventions, and managing diverse patent portfolios. His legal practice includes addressing nuanced technical and legal issues that arise during prosecution, coordinating international filings, and supporting clients with invention harvesting and portfolio planning. In addition to private practice, Mr. Bowman built and led the patent program for a technology start-up, directing global strategy, competitive analysis, and IP diligence for product and investor initiatives.

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

Artificial Intelligence and Software Systems: Machine learning, LLM-based systems, distributed/cloud architectures, microservices, virtualization, containerization, operating systems, network protocols.

  • Communication and Networking Technologies: 5G, Open RAN, wireless communications, secure network architectures

  • Cryptography and Data Security: Secure computing systems, cryptographic protocols, data-privacy considerations

  • Semiconductors and Computing Hardware: ASIC/FPGA design, semiconductor processes, memory architectures, PCB and hardware systems design

  • Optics and Imaging: Sensors, imaging systems, computer vision, optical technologies

  • Robotics and Control Systems: Autonomous systems, embedded systems, control algorithms, electromechanical devices

  • Mechanical Systems: HVAC systems, aerodynamics, fluid dynamics, mechanical assemblies

Education

J.D., University of Akron School of Law
B.S., Computer & Information Science, The Ohio State University

Admitted to Practice

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
State of Connecticut

Prior Industry Employment

Chief IP Counsel, Omega Sights LLP
Software Engineer

ACTIVITIES

Outside the office, John enjoys woodworking, experimenting with solar power, gardening, and hiking national parks with his wife and children.

John W. Bowman

41860 Six Mile Road
Northville, Michigan 48168

248-864-5959 P
248-864-5960 F