Atty. Joseph Ming Kuo

Atty. Joseph Ming Kuo

Joseph Ming Kuo is a lawyer practicing patent application, trademark application, antitrust & trade law and 5 other areas of law. Joseph received a B.S. degree from Northwestern University in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Chicago Chicago 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Joseph Ming Kuo at a glance

Joseph Ming Kuo is a patent, trademark, ip, trade secrets, and entertainment attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1993), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar (1993), U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit (1998), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (2009). Educated at Tulane University of Louisiana (J.D., 1993) and Northwestern University (B.S. Industrial, 1990). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joseph Ming Kuo is a lawyer practicing patent application, trademark application, antitrust & trade law and 5 other areas of law
  • Joseph received a B.S. degree from Northwestern University in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Joseph practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph Ming Kuo's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph Ming Kuo handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Trademark 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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Trade Secrets

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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Joseph Ming Kuo

Where is Joseph Ming Kuo's law office located?
Joseph Ming Kuo's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph Ming Kuo handle?
Joseph Ming Kuo focuses on patent, trademark, ip, trade secrets, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Joseph Ming Kuo practiced law?
Joseph Ming Kuo has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Joseph Ming Kuo go to law school?
Joseph Ming Kuo earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.S. Industrial, 1990).
How can I contact Joseph Ming Kuo for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Tulane University of Louisiana
- 1993
B.S. Industrial
Northwestern University
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1993
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 2009
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and
Admitted: 2010

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