Atty. James Lukas
James J. Lukas, Jr. is Co-Chair of the Chicago Intellectual Property & Technology Practice.
Patent Law Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL
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About James Lukas at a Glance
James Lukas is a ip attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Greenberg Traurig. Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1999). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law (2026). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James Lukas
James J. Lukas, Jr. is Co-Chair of the Chicago Intellectual Property & Technology Practice. He focuses his practice on intellectual property litigation with a particular emphasis on patent litigation and related client counseling. He has experience with complex patent litigation cases in federal district courts throughout the country, including both enforcing patent rights and defending against charges of infringement on behalf of clients. He has first-chaired trials and claim construction and summary judgment hearings, and he has argued before the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the Seventh Circuit, and the Second Circuit. James' litigation experience includes successes at trial and at summary judgment, and the creation of settlements as a result of positive claim construction and summary judgment rulings. He also has lead counsel experience in proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), including inter partes reviews (IPRs) and interferences. James also has experience conducting arbitrations and mediations on behalf of his clients.
James has represented clients in patent disputes involving a broad range of technologies, including electronics, computer hardware and software, medical devices, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, mechanical devices, wireless communications, automotive, Internet and eCommerce, and protective equipment.
His experience includes all aspects of patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, and unfair competition litigation from pre-litigation investigation and preparation of pleadings through all phases of discovery, motion practice, claim construction and summary judgment hearings, pre-trial, trial, post-trial, and appeals.
Concentrations- Intellectual property
- Patent litigation
- Copyright litigation
- Trademark and trade dress litigation
- Trade secret and unfair competition litigation
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James Lukas's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Lukas handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Intellectual Property in Chicago
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 Chicago
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 venue, 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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose James Lukas
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish James Lukas's practice in the field of ip.
Focused IP Practice
Concentrating on ip means James Lukas's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means James Lukas attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues James Lukas Handles in Chicago
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