Atty. Charles Alan Laff

Atty. Charles Alan Laff

Charles Alan Laff is a lawyer practicing trademark infringement, patent infringement, intellectual property and 4 other areas of law. Charles received a B.S. degree from Purdue University in 1955, and has been licensed for 67 years.

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Profile Summary

About Charles Alan Laff at a glance

Charles Alan Laff is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP. They have 67+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1959. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, and ip. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1959), Florida (1961), U.S. Supreme Court (1972), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (1982). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1958) and Purdue University (B.S. Chemical, 1955). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Charles Alan Laff is a lawyer practicing trademark infringement, patent infringement, intellectual property and 4 other areas of law
  • Charles received a B.S. degree from Purdue University in 1955, and has been licensed for 67 years
  • Charles practices at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Charles Alan Laff's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles Alan Laff handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

Charles Alan Laff is one of 23,222 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in Illinois →

Copyright Law

Charles Alan Laff is one of 17,495 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in Illinois →

Intellectual Property

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

Charles Alan Laff 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 Charles Alan Laff

Where is Charles Alan Laff's law office located?
Charles Alan Laff's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Michael Best & Friedrich LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles Alan Laff handle?
Charles Alan Laff focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Charles Alan Laff practiced law?
Charles Alan Laff has 67+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1959.
Where did Charles Alan Laff go to law school?
Charles Alan Laff earned their education at (J.D., 1958); (B.S. Chemical, 1955).
How can I contact Charles Alan Laff for a consultation?
You can contact Charles Alan Laff 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 Charles Alan Laff received?
Charles Alan Laff's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1958
B.S. Chemical
Purdue University
- 1955

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1959
Florida
Admitted: 1961
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1972
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana
Admitted: 2006
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. Court
Admitted: 2010

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