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.
Litigation Intellectual Property & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL
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About Daniel J. Burnham at a Glance
Daniel J. Burnham is a ip attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing 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). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About 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.
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
Practice Areas Explained
Daniel J. Burnham's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel J. Burnham handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Intellectual Property in Chicago
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
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 venue, 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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Daniel J. Burnham
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Daniel J. Burnham's practice in the field of ip.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois, IL Bar Association and Missouri, MO Bar Association, Daniel J. Burnham can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused IP Practice
Concentrating on ip means Daniel J. Burnham's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Daniel J. Burnham attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Daniel J. Burnham Handles in Chicago
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