Atty. John J. McDonnell Ph.D.

Atty. John J. McDonnell Ph.D.

John J. McDonnell, Ph.D. is a lawyer practicing copyrights, litigation, trademarks and 3 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 51 yrs experience 51 year
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About John J. McDonnell Ph.D. at a glance

John J. McDonnell Ph.D. is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1975). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1974) and Iowa State University (Ph.D. Northern, 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John J. McDonnell, Ph.D. is a lawyer practicing copyrights, litigation, trademarks and 3 other areas of law
  • John J. received a Ph.D. degree from Iowa State University in 1968, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • John J. practices at McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John J. McDonnell Ph.D.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John J. McDonnell Ph.D. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

John J. McDonnell Ph.D. is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Illinois →

Trademark Law

John J. McDonnell Ph.D. is one of 23,222 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in Illinois →

Copyright Law

John J. McDonnell Ph.D. is one of 17,495 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in Illinois →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

John J. McDonnell Ph.D. is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John J. McDonnell Ph.D. is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

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

Common questions about John J. McDonnell Ph.D.

Where is John J. McDonnell Ph.D.'s law office located?
John J. McDonnell Ph.D.'s law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John J. McDonnell Ph.D. handle?
John J. McDonnell Ph.D. focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John J. McDonnell Ph.D. practiced law?
John J. McDonnell Ph.D. has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did John J. McDonnell Ph.D. go to law school?
John J. McDonnell Ph.D. earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (Ph.D. Northern, 1968).
How can I contact John J. McDonnell Ph.D. for a consultation?
You can contact John J. McDonnell Ph.D. directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John J. McDonnell Ph.D. received?
John J. McDonnell Ph.D.'s notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 1974
Ph.D. Northern
Iowa State University
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1975

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