Atty. C. Graham Gerst

Atty. C. Graham Gerst

C. Graham Gerst is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent litigation, trademark litigation and 5 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About C. Graham Gerst at a glance

C. Graham Gerst is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Global IP Law Group, LLC. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, business, and ip. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1998). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1998) and Williams College (B.A., 1993). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • C. Graham Gerst is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent litigation, trademark litigation and 5 other areas of law
  • C. received a B.A. degree from Williams College in 1993, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • C. practices at Global IP Law Group, LLC in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

C. Graham Gerst's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases C. Graham Gerst handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

C. Graham Gerst is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Illinois →

Trademark Law

C. Graham Gerst is one of 23,222 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in Illinois →

Copyright Law

C. Graham Gerst is one of 17,495 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

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

C. Graham Gerst is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Intellectual Property

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

C. Graham Gerst is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about C. Graham Gerst

Where is C. Graham Gerst's law office located?
C. Graham Gerst's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Global IP Law Group, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does C. Graham Gerst handle?
C. Graham Gerst focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has C. Graham Gerst practiced law?
C. Graham Gerst has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did C. Graham Gerst go to law school?
C. Graham Gerst earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact C. Graham Gerst for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago
- 1998
B.A.
Williams College
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1998

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