Atty. Hari Santhanam

Atty. Hari Santhanam

Hari Santhanam is a lawyer practicing biotechnology, pharmaceutical & life science, intellectual property, patent infringement litigation. Hari received a B.S. degree from Northwestern University in 2005, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Chicago Chicago 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About Hari Santhanam at a glance

Hari Santhanam is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on patent and ip. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern Dis (2008). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 2008) and Northwestern University (B.S. Biomedical, 2005). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Hari Santhanam is a lawyer practicing biotechnology, pharmaceutical & life science, intellectual property, patent infringement litigation
  • Hari received a B.S. degree from Northwestern University in 2005, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Hari practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Hari Santhanam's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Hari Santhanam 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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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 Hari Santhanam

Where is Hari Santhanam's law office located?
Hari Santhanam's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Hari Santhanam handle?
Hari Santhanam focuses on patent, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Hari Santhanam practiced law?
Hari Santhanam has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Hari Santhanam go to law school?
Hari Santhanam earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.S. Biomedical, 2005).
How can I contact Hari Santhanam for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern University School of Law
- 2008
B.S. Biomedical
Northwestern University
- 2005

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern Dis
Admitted: 2008

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