Atty. Mark Edwin Phelps
Mark Edwin Phelps is a lawyer practicing intellectual property. Mark received a B.S.M.E. degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1970, and has been licensed for 51 years.
Intellectual Property Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 51+ Years Experience
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About Mark Edwin Phelps at a Glance
Mark Edwin Phelps is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Leydig, Voit & Mayer, Ltd.. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on ip. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh and Federal Circuits U.S. District Court, (1975). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1975) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (B.S.M.E., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark Edwin Phelps
- Mark Edwin Phelps is a lawyer practicing intellectual property
- Mark received a B.S.M.E. degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1970, and has been licensed for 51 years
- Mark practices at Leydig, Voit & Mayer, Ltd. in Chicago, IL
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Edwin Phelps handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Intellectual Property in Chicago
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 Chicago
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 venue, 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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in Chicago Choose Mark Edwin Phelps
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Mark Edwin Phelps's practice in the field of ip.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark Edwin Phelps brings 51+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused IP Practice
Concentrating on ip means Mark Edwin Phelps's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Mark Edwin Phelps attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Mark Edwin Phelps Handles in Chicago
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