Atty. Michael Andrew Berns

Atty. Michael Andrew Berns

Michael Andrew Berns is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patents, trademarks and 1 other area of law. Michael received a B.S.C.E. degree from University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years.

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Profile Summary

About Michael Andrew Berns at a glance

Michael Andrew Berns is a Member based in Urbana, Illinois, practicing at Berns Law Office. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, and ip. Admitted to practice in Illinois registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1993). Educated at Washington University, St. Louis (J.D., 1993) and University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (B.S.C.E., 1990). Active member of Illinois State Bar Association. Serands clients in Urbana, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Andrew Berns is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patents, trademarks and 1 other area of law
  • Michael received a B.S.C.E. degree from University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Michael practices at Berns Law Office in Urbana, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Andrew Berns's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Trademark 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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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 Urbana 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 Michael Andrew Berns

Where is Michael Andrew Berns's law office located?
Michael Andrew Berns's law practice is located in Urbana, Illinois. The firm is Berns Law Office. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Andrew Berns handle?
Michael Andrew Berns focuses on patent, trademark, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael Andrew Berns practiced law?
Michael Andrew Berns has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Michael Andrew Berns go to law school?
Michael Andrew Berns earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.S.C.E., 1990).
How can I contact Michael Andrew Berns for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Washington University, St. Louis
- 1993
B.S.C.E.
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Illinois registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1993

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