Overview

John McCormick is an experienced trademark and copyright attorney who works closely with businesses on brand adoption, protection, licensing, and enforcement in the U.S. and internationally. With extensive experience evaluating and managing trademark and copyright portfolios, John works closely with his clients to develop and implement strategies that best suit their needs not only now, but with an eye to the future.

John's practice encompasses all aspects of trademark and copyright portfolio management, including trademark selection and clearance, branding, advertising, licensing, and copyright strategy. He also handles disputes involving trademarks, copyrights, false advertising, trade dress, and unfair competition before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, in online forums, and in district court.


In addition to his trademark and copyright practice, John counsels clients on intellectual property and technology agreements and provides IP-focused support for corporate transactions, including due diligence.

In one significant success, John worked on the team that planned and executed a rebrand for a multibillion-dollar healthcare data company. Over a two-year period, John worked with firms around the world to develop an international trademark portfolio spanning more than 85 countries. John’s work for his clients has been recognized by World Trademark Review, which included him on its prestigious WTR 1000 list of the world’s top trademark professionals, and by Best Lawyers, which named him to its list of “Ones to Watch.”

Prior to joining Fish, John worked as a trademark fellow for a Fortune 15 company. While in law school, John worked as a judicial intern for the Honorable John M. Conroy, magistrate judge of the District of Vermont.

Pro bono activities

Named to the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court's Pro Bono Honor Roll for providing 50 or more pro bono hours in a single year (2022-2024).