Atty. Marshall John Schmitt

Atty. Marshall John Schmitt

Marshall John Schmitt is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, copyright, appeals and 1 other area of law. Marshall received a B.S. degree from University of Chicago in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years.

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Profile Summary

About Marshall John Schmitt at a glance

Marshall John Schmitt is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on copyright, ip, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1983), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar (1984), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1986), and U.S. Court of Federal Claims (1995). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1983) and University of Chicago (B.S. Chemistry, 1980). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Chicago, Illinois State, Federal Circuit and American Bar Associations American Intellectual Property Law Association Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Marshall John Schmitt is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, copyright, appeals and 1 other area of law
  • Marshall received a B.S. degree from University of Chicago in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Marshall practices at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Marshall John Schmitt's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Marshall John Schmitt handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Copyright 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.

Marshall John Schmitt is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 Marshall John Schmitt

Where is Marshall John Schmitt's law office located?
Marshall John Schmitt's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Michael Best & Friedrich LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Marshall John Schmitt handle?
Marshall John Schmitt focuses on copyright, ip, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Marshall John Schmitt practiced law?
Marshall John Schmitt has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Marshall John Schmitt go to law school?
Marshall John Schmitt earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.S. Chemistry, 1980).
How can I contact Marshall John Schmitt for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Marshall John Schmitt received?
Marshall John Schmitt's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1983
B.S. Chemistry
University of Chicago
- 1980

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 2004
U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
Admitted: 2006
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Admitted: 2008
U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Tra
Admitted: 2009

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