Atty. Kent Edwin Genin

Atty. Kent Edwin Genin

Kent Edwin Genin is a lawyer practicing communications / media, patent infringement, electrical & computer and 3 other areas of law. Kent received a B.S.E.E. degree from Stanford University in 1988, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Chicago Chicago 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Kent Edwin Genin at a glance

Kent Edwin Genin is a Shareholder based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Brinks Gilson & Lione. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on patent, litigation, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit U.S. District C (1993). Educated at University of Cincinnati College of Law (J.D., 1993) and Stanford University (B.S.E.E., 1988). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Kent Edwin Genin is a lawyer practicing communications / media, patent infringement, electrical & computer and 3 other areas of law
  • Kent received a B.S.E.E. degree from Stanford University in 1988, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Kent practices at Brinks Gilson & Lione in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Kent Edwin Genin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kent Edwin Genin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Civil Litigation

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Entertainment & Sports Law

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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 Kent Edwin Genin

Where is Kent Edwin Genin's law office located?
Kent Edwin Genin's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Brinks Gilson & Lione. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kent Edwin Genin handle?
Kent Edwin Genin focuses on patent, litigation, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Kent Edwin Genin practiced law?
Kent Edwin Genin has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Kent Edwin Genin go to law school?
Kent Edwin Genin earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.S.E.E., 1988).
How can I contact Kent Edwin Genin for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Cincinnati College of Law
- 1993
B.S.E.E.
Stanford University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit U.S. District C
Admitted: 1993

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