Atty. Joel S. Sonnenberg
Joel S. Sonnenberg applies his knowledge as a trained engineer to counsel clients on a wide range of intellectual property issues.
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Joel S. Sonnenberg is a Partner based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and ip licensing. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2013), U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (2016), and U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio registered to practice before U.S. Patent and (2016). Educated at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (J.D., 2013) and University of Toledo (B.S. Civil, 2002). Active member of Ohio State Bar Association American Bar Association Cleveland Intellectual Property Law Association American Agricultural Law Association. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Joel S. Sonnenberg applies his knowledge as a trained engineer to counsel clients on a wide range of intellectual property issues
- Joel has extensive experience researching patent, trademark, trade secret and copyright matters
- Joel prepares memoranda regarding litigation and intellectual-property issues, patent applications and responses to office actions from the United States Patent & Trademark Office and abroad
- Joel’s experience strikes an intriguing balance between law and technical fields
- Prior to joining Hahn Loeser, Joel was a project engineer and a project manager for one of Engineering News-Record’s Top 400 Contractors and one of Modern Healthcare Magazine’s Top Healthcare Contractors
- During this time, Joel gained experience working with designers, engineers and contractors on the smallest details of complex building components, including mechanical, electrical, civil and structural systems
- He is familiar with green design practices as he has been LEED® AP credentialed since 2008
- Prior to managing projects, Joel acquired hands-on experience working as a skilled laborer, carpenter and mechanic
- He brings this broad-based skill set to his law practice, providing clients with approachable and uniquely qualified legal counsel
- Community Involvement Ohio Farm Bureau, Medina County Active Member 2017 Medina County Local Government Leadership Academy Awards & Distinctions Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers®, Patent Law, 2021 LEED® AP, Green Building Certification Institute, 2008-present Rising Star, Ohio Super Lawyers®, 2018 Memberships & Affiliations Ohio State Bar Association (OSBA), Member American Bar Association (ABA), Member Cleveland Intellectual Property Law Association (CIPLA), Member American Agricultural Law Association (AALA), 2017 Planning Committee, Member
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Joel S. Sonnenberg is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Ohio →
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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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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Ohio
Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cleveland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio 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 Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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