Atty. Mark Evan Ashton

Atty. Mark Evan Ashton

Mark Evan Ashton is a lawyer practicing intellectual property. Mark received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1995, and has been licensed for 20 years.

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About Mark Evan Ashton at a glance

Mark Evan Ashton is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Schiff Hardin LLP. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on ip. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of (2006). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 2005) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1995). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mark Evan Ashton is a lawyer practicing intellectual property
  • Mark received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1995, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Mark practices at Schiff Hardin LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Mark Evan Ashton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Evan Ashton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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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 Mark Evan Ashton

Where is Mark Evan Ashton's law office located?
Mark Evan Ashton's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Schiff Hardin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark Evan Ashton handle?
Mark Evan Ashton focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Mark Evan Ashton practiced law?
Mark Evan Ashton has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Mark Evan Ashton go to law school?
Mark Evan Ashton earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.S., 1995).
How can I contact Mark Evan Ashton for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan Law School
- 2005
B.S.
University of Illinois
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of
Admitted: 2006

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