Atty. Joan Pennington

Atty. Joan Pennington

Joan Pennington is a lawyer practicing patents, intellectual property. Joan received a B.S.E.E. degree from West Virginia University in 1972, and has been licensed for 46 years.

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About Joan Pennington at a glance

Joan Pennington is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Joan Pennington. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on patent and ip. Admitted to practice in Illinois registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1980) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, U (1980). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1980) and West Virginia University (B.S.E.E., 1972). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Illinois State and American (Member, Sections on: Litigation Intellectual Property Law) Bar Associations Illinois Women's Bar American Intellectual Property Law Association Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago Copyright Society of the U, S, and A. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joan Pennington is a lawyer practicing patents, intellectual property
  • Joan received a B.S.E.E. degree from West Virginia University in 1972, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Joan practices at Joan Pennington in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Joan Pennington's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joan Pennington 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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Common questions about Joan Pennington

Where is Joan Pennington's law office located?
Joan Pennington's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Joan Pennington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joan Pennington handle?
Joan Pennington focuses on patent, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Joan Pennington practiced law?
Joan Pennington has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Joan Pennington go to law school?
Joan Pennington earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.S.E.E., 1972).
How can I contact Joan Pennington for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Joan Pennington received?
Joan Pennington's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1980
B.S.E.E.
West Virginia University
- 1972

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Illinois registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, U
Admitted: 1980

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