Atty. David Van Der Laan

Atty. David Van Der Laan

David Van Der Laan is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, ip litigation, trademark and trade dress and 2 other areas of law. David Van received a B.M. degree from Hope College, and .

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Profile Summary

About David Van Der Laan at a glance

David Van Der Laan is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Locke Lord LLP. Their practice focuses on trademark, copyright, ip, and litigation. Educated at Northwestern University School of Law J.D. cum laude (—) and Hope College B.M. magna cum laude Hope College B.M. Vocal Performance Phi Beta Kappa Hope College B.M. Pi Kappa Lambda Hope College B.M. Indiana University (—). Active member of Memberships American Bar Association Chicago Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Van Der Laan is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, ip litigation, trademark and trade dress and 2 other areas of law
  • David Van received a B.M. degree from Hope College, and
  • David Van practices at Locke Lord LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

David Van Der Laan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Van Der Laan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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

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Where is David Van Der Laan's law office located?
David Van Der Laan's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Locke Lord LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Van Der Laan handle?
David Van Der Laan focuses on trademark, copyright, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
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Education

Northwestern University School of Law J.D. cum laude
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Hope College B.M. magna cum laude Hope College B.M. Vocal Performance Phi Beta Kappa Hope College B.M. Pi Kappa Lambda Hope College B.M. Indiana University
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