Atty. Marc Andrew Cavan

Atty. Marc Andrew Cavan

Marc Andrew Cavan is a lawyer practicing patent application, appeals, litigation and 3 other areas of law. Marc received a B.S. degree from Duke University, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Chicago Chicago 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Marc Andrew Cavan at a glance

Marc Andrew Cavan is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Ropes & Gray LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1998), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2001), U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit (2002), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Tra (2009). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1998) and Duke University B.S. Biology Duke University B.S. magna cum laude (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Marc Andrew Cavan is a lawyer practicing patent application, appeals, litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • Marc received a B.S. degree from Duke University, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Marc practices at Ropes & Gray LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Marc Andrew Cavan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Marc Andrew Cavan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent 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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Civil Litigation

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Appellate Practice

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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 Marc Andrew Cavan

Where is Marc Andrew Cavan's law office located?
Marc Andrew Cavan's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Ropes & Gray LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Marc Andrew Cavan handle?
Marc Andrew Cavan focuses on patent, ip, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Marc Andrew Cavan practiced law?
Marc Andrew Cavan has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Marc Andrew Cavan go to law school?
Marc Andrew Cavan earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (—).
How can I contact Marc Andrew Cavan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1998
Duke University B.S. Biology Duke University B.S. magna cum laude
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Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2001
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Admitted: 2002
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Tra
Admitted: 2009

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