Atty. John Patrick Wappel

Atty. John Patrick Wappel

John Patrick Wappel is a lawyer practicing intellectual property. John received a B.S.M.E. degree from University of Illinois, and has been licensed for 22 years.

Chicago Chicago 22 Years Experience 22 year
Call (224) 452-5234

Profile Summary

About John Patrick Wappel at a glance

John Patrick Wappel is a ip attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2004) and Indiana (2019). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology (J.D., 2004) and University of Illinois B.S.M.E. (—). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Patrick Wappel is a lawyer practicing intellectual property
  • John received a B.S.M.E. degree from University of Illinois, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • John practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John Patrick Wappel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Patrick Wappel handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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 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.

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Where is John Patrick Wappel's law office located?
John Patrick Wappel's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Patrick Wappel handle?
John Patrick Wappel focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John Patrick Wappel practiced law?
John Patrick Wappel has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did John Patrick Wappel go to law school?
John Patrick Wappel earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (—).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
- 2004
University of Illinois B.S.M.E.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2004
Indiana
Admitted: 2019

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