Atty. Thomas Christopher Basso

Atty. Thomas Christopher Basso

Thomas Christopher Basso is a lawyer practicing patent application, intellectual property, ip procurement and portfolio management. Thomas received a B.A. degree from Albion College in 1989, and has been licensed for 27 years.

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Profile Summary

About Thomas Christopher Basso at a glance

Thomas Christopher Basso is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at K&L Gates LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on patent and ip. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1999) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Tra (1999). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology (J.D., 1999) and Albion College (B.A. Northwestern, 1989). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Über uns

  • Thomas Christopher Basso is a lawyer practicing patent application, intellectual property, ip procurement and portfolio management
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from Albion College in 1989, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Thomas practices at K&L Gates LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Christopher Basso's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Christopher Basso handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas Christopher Basso

Where is Thomas Christopher Basso's law office located?
Thomas Christopher Basso's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is K&L Gates LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Christopher Basso handle?
Thomas Christopher Basso focuses on patent, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Thomas Christopher Basso practiced law?
Thomas Christopher Basso has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Thomas Christopher Basso go to law school?
Thomas Christopher Basso earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A. Northwestern, 1989).
How can I contact Thomas Christopher Basso for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
- 1999
B.A. Northwestern
Albion College
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Tra
Admitted: 1999

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