Atty. Jeffrey P. Dunning

Atty. Jeffrey P. Dunning

Jeffrey P. Dunning focuses his practice on advising clients regarding the management of their trademark portfolios, including trademark clearance, registration, maintenance, protection, enforcement, licensing and litigation.

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About Jeffrey P. Dunning at a glance

Jeffrey P. Dunning is a Shareholder based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Their practice focuses on trademark and ip. Educated at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (M.S. Aeronautical, 2000) and Washington University in St. Louis School of Law (J.D. Articles, 1998). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Jeffrey P. Dunning focuses his practice on advising clients regarding the management of their trademark portfolios, including trademark clearance, registration, maintenance, protection, enforcement, licensing and litigation
  • Jeff has managed a number of large international trademark portfolios on behalf of major multinational companies in the retail, industrial and food/beverage sectors
  • For clients needing assistance with patent, unfair competition, domain name and copyright matters, Jeff’s experience extends to providing opinions, prosecution, licensing, litigation and enforcement
  • In addition, he has deep experience in handling intellectual property litigation, including managing extensive discovery proceedings, obtaining dismissals and summary judgments, and representing clients in numerous evidentiary hearings and jury trials in trademark and patent litigation in federal courts throughout the United States
  • Concentrations •U.S. and foreign trademark clearance, registration, maintenance, protection, enforcement, licensing and litigation •U.S. and foreign trademark opposition and cancellation proceedings •Coordinating worldwide anti-counterfeiting enforcement programs •Trademark, patent, copyright, trade dress, unfair competition and domain name litigation in federal and state courts •Management of large, diverse international trademark portfolios, including formulation of trademark clearance, prosecution and enforcement strategies, managing foreign counsel, and evaluating and advising clients regarding overall brand protection strategy •Representation of domestic and foreign trademark applicants in prosecution and adversarial matters before the U.S
  • Patent and Trademark Office, including in association with applications filed under the Madrid Protocol •U.S. and foreign patent, design and copyright prosecution and opinions Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, Leading Lawyers Network, 2019-2026 •Listed, World Trademark Review, 'WTR 1000,' 2015-2026 •Ranked in Illinois, Prosecution and Strategy, 2015-2025 •Team Member, a U.S
  • News - Best Lawyers 'Law Firm of the Year' in Trademark Law, 2020, 2022 •Listed, The Legal 500 United States, 2019-2020 and 2022-2025 •Intellectual Property - Trademarks: Non-Contentious (Including Prosecution, Portfolio Management and Licensing), 2022-2025 •Intellectual Property - Trademarks Litigation, 2019-2020 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Illinois Super Lawyers, 'Rising Star,' 2011 and 2013-2014

Practice Areas Explained

Jeffrey P. Dunning's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jeffrey P. Dunning handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trademark 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

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Where is Jeffrey P. Dunning's law office located?
Jeffrey P. Dunning's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Greenberg Traurig, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jeffrey P. Dunning handle?
Jeffrey P. Dunning focuses on trademark, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
Where did Jeffrey P. Dunning go to law school?
Jeffrey P. Dunning earned their education at (M.S. Aeronautical, 2000); (J.D. Articles, 1998).
How can I contact Jeffrey P. Dunning for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Jeffrey P. Dunning received?
Jeffrey P. Dunning's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

M.S. Aeronautical
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- 2000
J.D. Articles
Washington University in St. Louis School of Law
- 1998

Awards

Peer Reviewed

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