Atty. Daniel R. Cherry
Daniel R. Cherry brings decades of experience to Hahn Loeser’s Intellectual Property practice with a focus on patent litigation.
Intellectual Property & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 50+ Years Experience
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About Daniel R. Cherry at a Glance
Daniel R. Cherry is a Senior Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Hahn Loeser Parks Llp. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and trade secrets. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1976), U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit (1982), Illinois (1987), and U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (Trial Bar) registered to practice before (1987). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1976) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (B.S., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association American Intellectual Property Law Association Chicago Bar Association Federal Circuit Bar Association Illinois State Bar Association Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel R. Cherry
- Daniel R. Cherry brings decades of experience to Hahn Loeser’s Intellectual Property practice with a focus on patent litigation
- He takes a scientific approach to winning patent litigation, which he says is like “aligning tumblers of a lock.” He is skilled at tying the facts of a case to sound legal theory
- Dan has represented clients in diverse technologies, including automotive parts, chemical processes, computer hardware and software, explosives, farm equipment, food products, metallurgical coatings, office equipment, pharmaceuticals and sporting goods
- A large portion of his practice is devoted to representing generic pharmaceutical firms in Hatch-Waxman litigation
- Between college and law school, Dan served as a Coast Guard officer enforcing antipollution laws
- Since being admitted to the bar, he has appeared in federal courts in California, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, Wisconsin and Washington, D.C
- Professional History • Partner, Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP, 2015-present • Partner, Husch Blackwell LLP, 2008-15 • Partner, Duane Morris LLP, 2007-08 • Partner, Welsh & Katz, Ltd., 1987-2008 • Associate, Partner
- Squire, Sanders, and Dempsey, 1976-87 Personal Dan loves to travel with his wife, who is a professor of French literature and history
- The pair travels to France every few years
- Their other recent trips include Africa, Alaska and the Galapagos Islands
- Experience • Olmesartan Medoxomil (Hypertension Drug), Apotex Inc. v
- Daiichi Sankyo Inc., 781 F.3d 1356 (Fed
- Cir. 2015) • Risedronate (Osteoporosis Drug), Warner Chilcott Co. v
- Teva Pham
- USA, Inc., 2014 WL 6435042 (Fed
- Cir.) • Ibandronate (Osteoporosis Drug), Hoffman-La Roche Inc. v
- Apotex Inc., 748 F.3d 1326 (Fed
- Cir. 2014) • Hard disk drives, Minebea Co. v
- Papst, 444 F. Supp.2d 68 (D.D.C. 2006) • Truck transmissions, Eaton Corp. v
- Rockwell Int’l Corp., 323 F.3d 1332 (Fed
- Cir. 2003) • Metallurgical coatings for jet engine parts, United Tech
- Corp. v
- Heico Corp., 60 F. Supp.2d 1306 (S.D
- Fla. 1999) • Ink ribbon cassettes, Smith Corona Corp. v
- Pelikan Inc., 784 F. Supp. 452 (M.D
- Tenn. 1992), aff’d, 1993 WL 192516 (Fed
- Cir.) • Explosives, Austin Powder Co. v
- Atlas Powder Co., 593 F. Supp. 208 (D
- Del. 1984) Awards & Distinctions AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Memberships & Affiliations American Bar Association, Member American Intellectual Property Law Association, Member Chicago Bar Association, Member Federal Circuit Bar Association, Member Illinois State Bar Association, Member Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago, Member
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Daniel R. Cherry's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel R. Cherry handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Patent Law in Chicago
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Trademark Law in Chicago
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Copyright Law in Chicago
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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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Trade Secrets in Chicago
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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 R. Cherry
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 R. Cherry's practice in the field of patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and trade secrets.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel R. Cherry brings 50+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Ohio, U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit, and Illinois, Daniel R. Cherry can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent, trademark, and copyright, Daniel R. Cherry can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Daniel R. Cherry 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 R. Cherry Handles in Chicago
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