Atty. Jeffrey Smith Sharp
Jeffrey Smith Sharp is a lawyer practicing patent application, patent interferences and oppositions, patent prosecution and 4 other areas of law. Jeffrey received a B.S.E. degree from Princeton University in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years.
Patent Application & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 42+ Years Experience
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About Jeffrey Smith Sharp at a Glance
Jeffrey Smith Sharp is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, and ip licensing. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois registered to practice before U.S. Paten (1984) and Georgia (1984). Educated at University of Georgia School of Law (J.D., 1984) and Princeton University (B.S.E. Chemical, 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jeffrey Smith Sharp
- Jeffrey Smith Sharp is a lawyer practicing patent application, patent interferences and oppositions, patent prosecution and 4 other areas of law
- Jeffrey received a B.S.E. degree from Princeton University in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years
- Jeffrey practices at Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP in Chicago, IL
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Jeffrey Smith Sharp's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jeffrey Smith Sharp handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Patent Law in Chicago
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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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IP Licensing in Chicago
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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 Jeffrey Smith Sharp
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 Jeffrey Smith Sharp's practice in the field of patent, ip, and ip licensing.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jeffrey Smith Sharp brings 42+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois registered to practice before U.S. Paten and Georgia, Jeffrey Smith Sharp can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent, ip, and ip licensing, Jeffrey Smith Sharp can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Jeffrey Smith Sharp 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 Jeffrey Smith Sharp Handles in Chicago
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