John L. Hemmer

Drawing on his technical background in mechanical engineering, John helps clients secure and leverage utility and design patents for a wide variety of technologies, including medical devices, personal protection equipment (PPE), military equipment, consumer products and packaging, home security systems, smart speakers and displays, plumbing fixtures, cleantech technologies, automotive mechanisms, manufacturing methods, electromechanical devices, sporting goods, athletic apparel, pet accessories, and mobility devices. With extensive experience in design patents, clients turn to John to protect their most important and innovative industrial designs and user interfaces.

John is active in community affairs and volunteers for Neighborhood Bike Works, a nonprofit that helps youth in underserved neighborhoods in greater Philadelphia through bicycling. He also is a member of the Penn State Scholar Alumni Society Board, helping to connect, engage, and support alumni and current students of the Schreyer Honors College.