Atty. John J. Held

Atty. John J. Held

John J. Held is a lawyer practicing patents, trademarks, copyrights and 2 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 61 yrs experience 61 year
Call (312) 442-0265 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John J. Held at a glance

John J. Held is an Of Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at McAndrews, Held & Malloy, Ltd.. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secrets. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1965), Minnesota (1965), and Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit and Federal Circuit U.S. Supreme Court registered to (1970). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1964) and Purdue University (B.S.M.E., 1960). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago and American Bar Associations The Lawyers Club of Chicago American Intellectual Property Law Association Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John J. Held is a lawyer practicing patents, trademarks, copyrights and 2 other areas of law
  • John J. received a B.S.M.E. degree from Purdue University in 1960, and has been licensed for 61 years
  • John J. practices at McAndrews, Held & Malloy, Ltd. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John J. Held's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John J. Held handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

John J. Held is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Illinois →

Trademark Law

John J. Held is one of 23,222 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in Illinois →

Copyright Law

John J. Held is one of 17,495 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in Illinois →

Trade Secrets

John J. Held is one of 6,644 trade secrets attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trade secrets attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

Looking for additional Illinois attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Chicago or all attorneys in Illinois.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about John J. Held

Where is John J. Held's law office located?
John J. Held's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is McAndrews, Held & Malloy, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John J. Held handle?
John J. Held focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, trade secrets. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John J. Held practiced law?
John J. Held has 61+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1965.
Where did John J. Held go to law school?
John J. Held earned their education at (J.D., 1964); (B.S.M.E., 1960).
How can I contact John J. Held for a consultation?
You can contact John J. Held directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John J. Held received?
John J. Held's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University
- 1964
B.S.M.E.
Purdue University
- 1960

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1965
Minnesota
Admitted: 1965
Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit and Federal Circuit U.S. Supreme Court registered to
Admitted: 1970

Reviews

5.0
1 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.