Atty. Gary Edward Hood

Atty. Gary Edward Hood

Mr. Gary Edward Hood is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, litigation, patents and 9 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Gary Edward Hood at a glance

Gary Edward Hood is a patent, trademark, copyright, business, and ip attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in Washington U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington (1996), Illinois (2004), and Illinois U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U. (2004). Educated at Gonzaga University School of Law (J.D., 1996) and University of Southern California B.S. Electrical Engineering (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Gary Edward Hood is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, litigation, patents and 9 other areas of law
  • Gary received a B.S. degree from University of Southern California, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Gary practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Gary Edward Hood's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gary Edward Hood 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

Gary Edward Hood is one of 17,495 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

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

Gary Edward Hood is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

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 Gary Edward Hood

Where is Gary Edward Hood's law office located?
Gary Edward Hood's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gary Edward Hood handle?
Gary Edward Hood focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Gary Edward Hood practiced law?
Gary Edward Hood has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Gary Edward Hood go to law school?
Gary Edward Hood earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (—).
How can I contact Gary Edward Hood for a consultation?
You can contact Gary Edward Hood 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.

Education

J.D.
Gonzaga University School of Law
- 1996
University of Southern California B.S. Electrical Engineering
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Washington U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
Admitted: 1996
Illinois
Admitted: 2004
Illinois U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.
Admitted: 2004

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