Michael A. Chajon

Michael A. Chajon serves as a Professorial Lecturer in Law at The George Washington University Law School and as an Associate Solicitor at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). At the USPTO, he represents the agency in trademark appeals before the Federal Circuit and federal district courts, and advises on intellectual property matters including domain names, copyright, and Supreme Court cases.

His educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Delaware
• Juris Doctor from George Washington University Law School

Prior to his current roles, Mr. Chajon clerked for Judge Leonard P. Stark (U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware) and Judge Kathleen M. O’Malley (U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit). He practiced law for over a decade at firms including Perkins Coie, Kelly IP, Covington & Burling, and Fish & Richardson, focusing on patent and trademark litigation.

Mr. Chajon's expertise lies in intellectual property law, particularly trademark law, patent law, and copyright law. His technical background in chemical engineering, gained through four years of work at an oil refinery, provides a solid foundation for understanding complex technical aspects in intellectual property cases.

No scientific awards are documented. There is no information regarding student advising, research grants, or laboratory affiliations.