Atty. Richard Blake Johnston

Atty. Richard Blake Johnston

Richard Blake Johnston is a lawyer practicing litigation and arbitration, intellectual property, technology and media and 3 other areas of law. Richard Blake received a B.S.M.E. degree from The Ohio State University in 1986, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Chicago Chicago 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard Blake Johnston at a glance

Richard Blake Johnston is a Shareholder based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Cook Alex Ltd.. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, adr, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1997) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Tra (1997). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1997) and The Ohio State University (B.S.M.E. University, 1986). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago American Intellectual Property Law Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard Blake Johnston is a lawyer practicing litigation and arbitration, intellectual property, technology and media and 3 other areas of law
  • Richard Blake received a B.S.M.E. degree from The Ohio State University in 1986, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Richard Blake practices at Cook Alex Ltd. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Blake Johnston's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard Blake Johnston handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

Richard Blake Johnston is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Illinois →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Richard Blake Johnston is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Richard Blake Johnston is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Illinois →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

Richard Blake Johnston is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in Illinois →

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 Richard Blake Johnston

Where is Richard Blake Johnston's law office located?
Richard Blake Johnston's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Cook Alex Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Blake Johnston handle?
Richard Blake Johnston focuses on patent, ip, adr, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Richard Blake Johnston practiced law?
Richard Blake Johnston has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Richard Blake Johnston go to law school?
Richard Blake Johnston earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.S.M.E. University, 1986).
How can I contact Richard Blake Johnston for a consultation?
You can contact Richard Blake Johnston directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Richard Blake Johnston received?
Richard Blake Johnston's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Loyola University
- 1997
B.S.M.E. University
The Ohio State University
- 1986

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Tra
Admitted: 1997

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