Atty. David Scott Harper

Atty. David Scott Harper

Mr. David Scott Harper is a lawyer practicing litigation, copyrights, trademarks and 6 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About David Scott Harper at a glance

David Scott Harper is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1991), District of Columbia (1993), and Illinois registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1998). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law J.D. with high honors (—) and Northern Illinois University B.S. Biology University of Illinois at Chicago Ph.D. Molecular Biology (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. David Scott Harper is a lawyer practicing litigation, copyrights, trademarks and 6 other areas of law
  • David received a B.S. degree from Northern Illinois University, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • David practices at McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

David Scott Harper's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Scott Harper 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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Civil Litigation

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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 Scott Harper

Where is David Scott Harper's law office located?
David Scott Harper's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Scott Harper handle?
David Scott Harper focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David Scott Harper practiced law?
David Scott Harper has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did David Scott Harper go to law school?
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How can I contact David Scott Harper for a consultation?
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Education

Chicago-Kent College of Law J.D. with high honors
- In Progress
Northern Illinois University B.S. Biology University of Illinois at Chicago Ph.D. Molecular Biology
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1991
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1993
Illinois registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1998

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