John F. Rabena

John F. Rabena is an Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University Law Center, where he teaches trial skills seminars in collaboration with the National Institute for Trial Advocacy. He is also a Partner at Sughrue Mion, PLLC in Washington, D.C., specializing in intellectual property litigation, patent counseling, and enforcement before the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) and U.S. District Courts.

His academic and professional expertise lies at the intersection of law and technology, particularly in electrical and mechanical patents, software, e-commerce, and trademark infringement. He has extensive experience in patent prosecution, licensing, and USPTO trials.

Rabena is actively involved in legal education and professional development, serving as an instructor for trial advocacy programs. His teaching focuses on practical litigation skills for emerging lawyers.

He is affiliated with several key legal organizations, including the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA), the ITC Trial Lawyers Association, and the IPO ITC Committee on Education.

Professionally, he advises clients on complex IP matters and represents them in high-stakes intellectual property disputes. His work bridges technical engineering knowledge with legal strategy, particularly in technology-driven litigation.

He is associated with training programs and legal teams focused on trial preparation and advocacy, contributing to the development of future IP litigators.