John W. Boger graduated cum laude from Syracuse University College of Law. Mr. Boger also received cum laude, a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering from Syracuse University and a Master of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Utah. Previous to joining Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti P.C. Mr. Boger was Senior Counsel to Capital District Physicians' Health Plan, Inc. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Boger worked for 8 years at DePuy, Inc. as a product development engineer and product manager specializing in orthopaedic implant design. He also worked for DePuy–DuPont Orthopaedics, Inc. as the venture project manager, focusing on the development of advanced implantable biomaterials. He is admitted to practice in New York and is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Professional Memberships: American Intellectual Property Law Association, Eastern New York Intellectual Property Law Association, New York State Bar Association (Intellectual Property Section), The Orthopaedic Research Society and Saratoga County Bar Association.

Publications:

1. Boger, J.W., What to Do When You Are the Target of an Intellectual Property Due Diligence Investigation, BONEZONE, Vol. 8, Issue 2, Summer 2009.

2. Boger, J.W., The Why, When and What of IP Due Diligence Investigations, BONEZONE, Vol. 8, Issue 1, Spring 2009.

3. Boger, J.W., What You Need to Know About Patent Marking and Your Invention, BONEZONE, Vol. 7, Issue 4, Winter 2008.

4. Boger, J.W., Recognizing Trademarks as a Source of Commercial Value, Part II, Orthopedic Product News. Jan./Feb. 2007.

5. Boger, J.W., Recognizing Trademarks as a Source of Commercial Value, Part I, Orthopedic Product News. Nov./Dec. 2006.

6. Boger, J.W., A Brief Review of Two Pedicle Screw Patents, Orthopedic Product News. Sept./Oct. 2006.

7. Boger, J.W., Kelman, D.C.: An In-vitro Test For Comparison of Commercially Available Tibial Trays, 10th ASME Winter Meeting, San Francisco, CA. Dec. 1989.

8. Boger, J.W., Evans, B.G., Dunn, H.K., Daniels, A.U.: A New Design for Treatment of Thoracic Kyphosis: A.K.I.S., Trans. Ortho. Res. Soc., Vol. 10. 1985.

9. Schultz, R.S., Boger, J.W., Dunn, H.K.: The Use of Wire in Orthopedics: A Biomechanical Assessment, Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research, 198: 304. Sept. 1985.

10. Boger, J.W.: A New Design for Treatment of Thoracic Kyphosis: A.K.I.S., Orthopedic Research Society Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV. Feb. 1985.

11. Dunn, H.K., Glass, J., Gemperline, P.L., Evans, B.G., Boger, J.W.: Intraoperative Harrington Rod Force Measurements Using a New Force Transducer, Trans. Ortho. Res. Soc. 1985.

12. Schultz, R.S., Boger, J.W., Daniels, A.U., Dunn, H.K.: Strength of Tension Band Wiring Systems, Trans. Ortho. Res. Soc. 1984.

13. Schultz, R.S., Boger, J.W., Vernon Thompson Award 1984, Western Orthopedic Association, The Use of Wire In Orthopedics: A Biomechanical Assessment.

Presentations:

1. Presenter - OMTEC 2009, Chicago, Illinois, Hints and Tips for the Product Development Professional In Maintaining Adequate Documentation When Inventing, (June 2009).

2. Presenter - Department of Bioengineering, RPI, An Introduction to Intellectual Property, (March 2009).

3. Presenter - BioConnex/LES Meeting, Introduction to IP Due Diligence Investigations, (December 2008).

4. Presenter - MedTech Meeting on "Navigating the Mysterious Waters of IP," Inventorship: How to Determine, (November 2008).

5. Presenter - Grand Rounds for the Department of Orthopaedics, SUNY Upstate, A Prime on Intellectual Property: How to Protect Your Interests and the Interests of the University, (November 2008).

6. Faculty, 5th Annual Innovative Techniques in Spine Surgery, Los Cabos, Mexico, (June 2008).

7. Presenter, RPI Biomedical Engineering Department, (April 2008).

8. Legal Advisor, Pre-Seed Workshop, Rochester, New York, (Feb. 2008); Syracuse, New York, (March 2008).

9. Faculty, “Commercializing Novel Technology”, North American Spine Society Meeting, Austin, Texas, (Oct. 2007).

10. Presenter, RPI Biomedical Engineering Department, (April 2007).

11. Legal Advisor, Pre-Seed Workshop, Albany, New York, (Jan. 2007).

12. Legal Advisor, Pre-Seed Workshop, Syracuse, New York, (Aug. 2006).