Atty. David William Clough

Atty. David William Clough

David William Clough is a lawyer practicing international law, intellectual property, litigation and 4 other areas of law. David received a degree from Harvard Medical School, Department of Pediatrics, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Chicago Chicago 33 yrs experience 33 year
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David William Clough is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, litigation, and international. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S.Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illi (1993). Educated at Illinois Institute of Technology/Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1993) and Harvard Medical School, Department of Pediatrics Post-doctoral fellow Harvard Medical School, Department of Pediatrics Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics Harvard Medical School (Ph.D. Microbiology, 1979). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David William Clough is a lawyer practicing international law, intellectual property, litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • David received a degree from Harvard Medical School, Department of Pediatrics, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • David practices at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP in Chicago, IL and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

David William Clough's Areas of Practice

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

Patent 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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International Law

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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 William Clough

Where is David William Clough's law office located?
David William Clough's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David William Clough handle?
David William Clough focuses on patent, ip, litigation, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David William Clough practiced law?
David William Clough has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did David William Clough go to law school?
David William Clough earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (Ph.D. Microbiology, 1979).
How can I contact David William Clough for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Illinois Institute of Technology/Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 1993
Ph.D. Microbiology
Harvard Medical School, Department of Pediatrics Post-doctoral fellow Harvard Medical School, Department of Pediatrics Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics Harvard Medical School
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S.Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illi
Admitted: 1993

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