Atty. Michael Scott Borella Ph.D.

Atty. Michael Scott Borella Ph.D.

Michael Scott Borella, Ph.D. is a lawyer practicing counseling, patent, prosecution. Michael Scott received a B.S. degree from Clarkson University, and has been licensed for 15 years.

Chicago Chicago 15 yrs experience 15 year
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About Michael Scott Borella Ph.D. at a glance

Michael Scott Borella Ph.D. is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on ip. Admitted to practice in Illinois registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2011). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law J.D. magna cum laude (—) and Clarkson University B.S. Computer Science and Technical Communications Clarkson University B.S. with distinction University of California Ph.D. Computer Science University of California Ph.D. (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Scott Borella, Ph.D. is a lawyer practicing counseling, patent, prosecution
  • Michael Scott received a B.S. degree from Clarkson University, and has been licensed for 15 years
  • Michael Scott practices at McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Scott Borella Ph.D.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Scott Borella Ph.D. 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

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Where is Michael Scott Borella Ph.D.'s law office located?
Michael Scott Borella Ph.D.'s law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Scott Borella Ph.D. handle?
Michael Scott Borella Ph.D. focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael Scott Borella Ph.D. practiced law?
Michael Scott Borella Ph.D. has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Michael Scott Borella Ph.D. go to law school?
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Education

Chicago-Kent College of Law J.D. magna cum laude
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Clarkson University B.S. Computer Science and Technical Communications Clarkson University B.S. with distinction University of California Ph.D. Computer Science University of California Ph.D.
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Bar Admissions

Illinois registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2011

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