Atty. Allen H. Gerstein

Atty. Allen H. Gerstein

Allen H. Gerstein is a lawyer practicing intellectual property infringement, intellectual property litigation, proprietary rights and 4 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 63 yrs experience 63 year
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About Allen H. Gerstein at a glance

Allen H. Gerstein is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP. They have 63+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1963. Their practice focuses on trademark, copyright, business, ip, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. Supreme Court registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1963). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1962) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1959). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago, Seventh Circuit, Federal Circuit and American Bar Associations American Intellectual Property Law Association Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago Law Club of Chicago. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Allen H. Gerstein is a lawyer practicing intellectual property infringement, intellectual property litigation, proprietary rights and 4 other areas of law
  • Allen received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1959, and has been licensed for 63 years
  • Allen practices at Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Allen H. Gerstein's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Allen H. Gerstein handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trademark Law

Allen H. Gerstein is one of 23,222 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in Illinois →

Copyright Law

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

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

Allen H. Gerstein is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Rights

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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 Allen H. Gerstein

Where is Allen H. Gerstein's law office located?
Allen H. Gerstein's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Allen H. Gerstein handle?
Allen H. Gerstein focuses on trademark, copyright, business, ip, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Allen H. Gerstein practiced law?
Allen H. Gerstein has 63+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1963.
Where did Allen H. Gerstein go to law school?
Allen H. Gerstein earned their education at (J.D., 1962); (B.S., 1959).
How can I contact Allen H. Gerstein for a consultation?
You can contact Allen H. Gerstein 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 Allen H. Gerstein received?
Allen H. Gerstein's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Northwestern University
- 1962
B.S.
University of Illinois
- 1959

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. Supreme Court registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1963

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