JOHN RAUBITSCHEK

1942 - 2021

John Hugh Raubitschek  
John Hugh Raubitschek peacefully passed away January 29, 2021 in Midlothian, VA. He was 78.  Born September 2, 1942 in Princeton, NJ to Drs. Antony E. Raubitschek and Isabelle K. Raubitschek, John attended Georgetown Preparatory School, followed by Princeton University, where he graduated in 1964 with a degree in Chemistry. John continued his studies and obtained a J.D. from Georgetown Law School in 1969. For the majority of his life, John resided in the Washington, DC. area. He applied his science background and legal training as a patent and intellectual property attorney at several US government agencies including the Departments of Commerce, Energy, Navy and Army, as well as the National Science Foundation. Among his key achievements was being the primary drafter of the Technology Transfer Commercialization Act of 2000, which amended the 1980 "Bayh-Dole Act" to cover licensing of inventions produced by employees of the federal government. After 45 years of government service, he retired in 2013.  One of John's favorite pastimes was visiting Ocean City, MD. An avid swimmer, he spent many summers enjoying the ocean and beach with his family. John's Catholic faith was very important to him and he regularly attended Bible study and religious retreats. He also enjoyed traveling - always bringing back a thoughtful souvenir for those whom he loved.  John is survived by a daughter, Dr. Tamara Pringle, MD of Richmond, VA.; a son, Jeffrey of San Francisco, CA; former wife, Nancy, of Falls Church, VA; and three grandchildren: Mercer, Jason, and Camden Pringle. A memorial service will be held May 13, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at Queen of Apostles Catholic Church in Falls Church, VA, followed by a private interment at Columbia Gardens Cemetery in Arlington, VA.