Atty. Mark A. Pals
Mark A. Pals is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, biotechnology, pharmaceutical & life science, patent infringement litigation.
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Mark A. Pals is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on patent and ip. Admitted to practice in Illinois Supreme Court of Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Tri (1989). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1989) and Dartmouth College (A.B. Chemistry, 1982). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mark A. Pals is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, biotechnology, pharmaceutical & life science, patent infringement litigation
- Mark received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1982, and has been licensed for 37 years
- Mark practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago, IL
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IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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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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