Atty. David Jeffery Sheikh

Atty. David Jeffery Sheikh

David Jeffery Sheikh is a lawyer practicing patent application, antitrust & trade law, copyright application and 5 other areas of law. David received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years.

Chicago Chicago 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About David Jeffery Sheikh at a glance

David Jeffery Sheikh is a Vice President based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Niro, Haller & Niro. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and trade secrets. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1992), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1993), U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1994), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin (2003). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1992) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1988). Active member of Federal Circuit, Chicago, Illinois State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Jeffery Sheikh is a lawyer practicing patent application, antitrust & trade law, copyright application and 5 other areas of law
  • David received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • David practices at Niro, Haller & Niro in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

David Jeffery Sheikh's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Jeffery Sheikh 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 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 David Jeffery Sheikh

Where is David Jeffery Sheikh's law office located?
David Jeffery Sheikh's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Niro, Haller & Niro. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Jeffery Sheikh handle?
David Jeffery Sheikh focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, trade secrets. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David Jeffery Sheikh practiced law?
David Jeffery Sheikh has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did David Jeffery Sheikh go to law school?
David Jeffery Sheikh earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.S., 1988).
How can I contact David Jeffery Sheikh for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1992
B.S.
University of Illinois
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1992
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1993
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 2003

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