Atty. Brett J. Smith
Brett J. Smith is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, intellectual property prosecution, mechanical intellectual property.
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Brett J. Smith is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on ip. Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 2009) and Michigan State University (Mechanical Engineering, 2006). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Brett J. Smith is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, intellectual property prosecution, mechanical intellectual property
- Brett J. received a degree from Michigan State University in 2006, and has been licensed for 17 years
- Brett J. practices at Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery LLP in Chicago, IL
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IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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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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