Atty. Joseph M. Vanek
Joseph M. Vanek is a lawyer practicing commercial, intellectual property, patents and 8 other areas of law.
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Joseph M. Vanek is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Sperling Kenny Nachwalter LLC. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, business, and ip. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1987), Massachusetts (1988), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1988), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1989). Educated at Boston College Law School (J.D., 1987) and Creighton University (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Joseph M. Vanek is a lawyer practicing commercial, intellectual property, patents and 8 other areas of law
- Joseph M. received a B.A. degree from Creighton University in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
- Joseph M. practices at Sperling Kenny Nachwalter LLC in Chicago, IL
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Joseph M. Vanek is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Illinois →
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Joseph M. Vanek is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Joseph M. Vanek is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →
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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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