John Gibson Semmes

Background

Gibson Semmes, John was born on March 27, 1923 in Washington, District of Columbia.

Education

Episcopal High School. Bowdoin College; Yale University. George Washington University (Juris Doctor, 1949).

Spoken languages: French.

Career

Admitted to the bar, 1949, District of Columbia. 1954, Maryland and United States. Court of Military Appeals.

1956, United States.

Supreme Court. 1982, United States. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Phi Delta Phi. Author: "Protecting Industrial Property in the Common Market," Duke Law School, 1972.

Lecturer, University of Toledo College of Law, 1978-1982.

Partner, Semmes & Semmes, 1950-1969. President, United States Combined Training Association, 1969-1970.

Member: Bar Association of the District of Columbia. Maryland State Bar Association.

American Patent Law Association (Treasurer, 1961).

Military: First lieutenant, United States. Army, 1942-1946; 1950-1952.

Achievements

• John Gibson Semmes has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member: Bar Association of the District of Columbia. Maryland State Bar Association. American Patent Law Association (Treasurer, 1961).

Military: First lieutenant, United States.

Army, 1942-1946; 1950-1952.