Gugliotta & Gugliotta LPA
/ Strong IP
Akron, OH
John Gugliotta
Patent Attorney — Independent Counsel for FSBI Inventors
About John Gugliotta
John Gugliotta brings more than three decades of patent law experience to FSBI inventors. Based in Akron, Ohio, John is a partner at Gugliotta & Gugliotta LPA and is also affiliated with Strong IP. His practice spans patent application drafting, prosecution, copyright, and trademark — one of the broadest intellectual property practices among FSBI's independent counsel network.
John began his career as a patent agent in 1993, became an IP attorney in 1994, and earned his USPTO certification as a patent attorney in 1996 — the same year FSBI was founded. His firm crossed the 1,000-patent milestone in 2017 and continues to grow. That depth of experience means he has seen virtually every type of invention, every kind of examiner objection, and every scenario an independent inventor is likely to face.
Career Timeline
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1993Registered Patent Agent Began practicing before the USPTO as a registered patent agent.
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1994IP Attorney Became a licensed intellectual property attorney, expanding practice to trademark and copyright.
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1996USPTO-Certified Patent Attorney Achieved full USPTO certification as a registered patent attorney — the year FSBI was founded.
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20171,000-Patent Milestone Gugliotta & Gugliotta LPA crossed 1,000 patents filed — a benchmark few independent practices reach.
Practice Areas
Independent Counsel — What That Means for You
John Gugliotta is not an employee of For Sale By Inventor or Montgomery IP Associates. He operates his own firm and is governed by USPTO rules of professional conduct and Ohio bar requirements.
When you work with John through the FSBI platform: your attorney-client relationship is with John Gugliotta and Gugliotta & Gugliotta LPA — not with FSBI or Montgomery IP Associates. His obligation is to you, the inventor, and to no one else. Engaging with FSBI's platform does not create an attorney-client relationship with FSBI or Montgomery IP.
How the Process Works
John provides legal oversight and services at key stages of the FSBI inventor path:
Why Inventors Work With John
- 30+ years of hands-on USPTO prosecution experience — he's seen and responded to virtually every type of examiner objection.
- 1,000+ patents filed means he has deep familiarity with a wide range of product categories and invention types.
- Full IP coverage: patents, copyrights, and trademarks — useful when an invention strategy calls for layered protection.
- Fully independent from FSBI and Montgomery IP — his professional obligations run solely to you, the inventor.
Ready to Get Your Invention Protected?
Start with SPARK research to validate your idea, then work with independent counsel like John to file the right patent at the right time.