Atty. Daniel R. Cherry

Atty. Daniel R. Cherry

Daniel R. Cherry brings decades of experience to Hahn Loeser’s Intellectual Property practice with a focus on patent litigation.

Chicago Chicago 50 Years Experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

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 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

Practice Areas Explained

Daniel R. Cherry's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel R. Cherry handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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Intellectual Property

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

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Trade Secrets

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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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Daniel R. Cherry

Where is Daniel R. Cherry's law office located?
Daniel R. Cherry's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Hahn Loeser Parks Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Daniel R. Cherry handle?
Daniel R. Cherry focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, trade secrets. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Daniel R. Cherry practiced law?
Daniel R. Cherry has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Daniel R. Cherry go to law school?
Daniel R. Cherry earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.S., 1970).
How can I contact Daniel R. Cherry for a consultation?
You can contact Daniel R. Cherry 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 Daniel R. Cherry received?
Daniel R. Cherry's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1976
B.S.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1982
Illinois
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (Trial Bar) registered to practice before
Admitted: 1987

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