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Atty. Daniel J. Burnham

Atty. Daniel J. Burnham

Dan Burnham has a comprehensive intellectual property practice that encompasses a diverse range of sophisticated technologies and legal issues. He is a registered patent attorney who represents clients in federal courts and at the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

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About Daniel J. Burnham at a glance

Daniel J. Burnham is an attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practforg at Nixon Peabody LLP. Admitted to practice in Illinois, IL Bar Association and Missouri, MO Bar Association. Educated at Saint Louis University (J.D., 1995) and University of Illinois - Chicago (B.S.M.E.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

Dan Burnham has a comprehensive intellectual property practice that encompasses a diverse range of sophisticated technologies and legal issues. He is a registered patent attorney who represents clients in federal courts and at the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

What do you focus on?

I utilize my engineering experience to work closely with clients in the product development process, helping to avoid competitive patents and ensure commercial exploitation of new products through effective intellectual property protection.

I have significant experience in developing and managing patent and trademark portfolios for small, emerging-growth companies as well as for large, established corporations. I have been involved in numerous litigation matters and ADR proceedings in the United States, Europe and China. Negotiating and drafting license agreements and other technology-related contracts is another practice area that I am frequently called upon to handle.

By combining my practical, hands-on industry experience with knowledge of key aspects of intellectual property law, I provide my domestic and international clients with strategic intellectual property counseling that helps them achieve their business objectives.

Representative areas of technical knowledge:

  • Semiconductor laser diodes
  • Medical devices
  • Gaming software and processes
  • MEMS devices
  • Digital-dentistry software and processes
  • Coin and currency machines
  • Laser systems
  • Casino gaming machines
  • Nutraceuticals
  • Acoustic transducers
  • Surface treatment technology
  • Consumer products
  • Pipe repair technology
  • Hearing aids
  • Dental implant systems
  • Consumer packaging

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practforg law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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Where is Daniel J. Burnham's law office located?
Daniel J. Burnham's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Nixon Peabody LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
Where did Daniel J. Burnham go to law school?
Daniel J. Burnham earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.S.M.E.).
How can I contact Daniel J. Burnham for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Daniel J. Burnham receiandd?
Daniel J. Burnham's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property; Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent.

Education

J.D.
Saint Louis University
- 1995
B.S.M.E.
University of Illinois - Chicago
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Illinois, IL Bar Association
Missouri, MO Bar Association

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