Atty. Patrick Grady Burns
Patrick Grady Burns is a lawyer practicing patents, trademarks, copyrights and 3 other areas of law. Patrick received a B.S.E.E. degree from University of Illinois in 1972, and has been licensed for 48 years.
Copyrights & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 48+ Years Experience
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About Patrick Grady Burns at a Glance
Patrick Grady Burns is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd.. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, and copyright. Admitted to practice in Illinois registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1978). Educated at Illinois Institute of Technology/Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1978) and University of Illinois (B.S.E.E., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago Bar Association. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Patrick Grady Burns
- Patrick Grady Burns is a lawyer practicing patents, trademarks, copyrights and 3 other areas of law
- Patrick received a B.S.E.E. degree from University of Illinois in 1972, and has been licensed for 48 years
- Patrick practices at Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. in Chicago, IL
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Patrick Grady Burns's Areas of Legal Practice
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Patent Law in Chicago
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Trademark Law in Chicago
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Copyright Law in Chicago
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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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Why Clients in Chicago Choose Patrick Grady Burns
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 Patrick Grady Burns's practice in the field of patent, trademark, and copyright.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Patrick Grady Burns brings 48+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent, trademark, and copyright, Patrick Grady Burns 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 Patrick Grady Burns attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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