Atty. Michael Muczynski
Michael Muczynski is a lawyer practicing ip litigation, patent interferences and oppositions, patent prosecution and 7 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S. degree from Michigan State University in 1993, and has been licensed for 28 years.
IP Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 28+ Years Experience
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About Michael Muczynski at a Glance
Michael Muczynski is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, litigation, consumer, and international. Admitted to practice in New York (1998) and Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1999). Educated at The University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1997) and Michigan State University (B.S. Chemical, 1993). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Muczynski
- Michael Muczynski is a lawyer practicing ip litigation, patent interferences and oppositions, patent prosecution and 7 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.S. degree from Michigan State University in 1993, and has been licensed for 28 years
- Michael practices at Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP in Chicago, IL
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Michael Muczynski's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Muczynski handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Patent Law in Chicago
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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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Civil Litigation in Chicago
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Consumer Protection in Chicago
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International Law in Chicago
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Jurisdictional Context
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
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Michael Muczynski
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 Michael Muczynski's practice in the field of patent, ip, litigation, consumer, and international.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Muczynski brings 28+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York and Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Michael Muczynski can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent, ip, and litigation, Michael Muczynski can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Michael Muczynski attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Michael Muczynski Handles in Chicago
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