Atty. James P. Murphy
Jim Murphy has 20+ years of experience practicing intellectual property law, including successfully representing clients as lead counsel in jury trials across the country and proceedings before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
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James P. Murphy is a ip attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Clark Hill PLC. Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1992). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law (2026). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jim Murphy has 20+ years of experience practicing intellectual property law, including successfully representing clients as lead counsel in jury trials across the country and proceedings before the U.S
- Patent and Trademark Office
- Jim helps clients secure and maximize the value of their intellectual property
- He also counsels clients on all related issues such as licensing, unfair competition, trade secrets, and copyright
- Jim also represents clients with intellectual property aspects of mergers and acquisitions and has successfully negotiated multi-billion-dollar deals
- His clients range from internet-based startups to Fortune 500 companies
- Jim also litigates complex commercial disputes
- He actively advises clients regarding gaming operations, representing clients in courts and before the Illinois Gaming Board
- Jim’s industry experience includes automotive, electronics, medical devices, network communications, consumer products, vending, and gaming and entertainment devices
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IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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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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