Atty. Robert J. Barz

Atty. Robert J. Barz

Robert J. Barz is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent application, ip litigation and 2 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About Robert J. Barz at a glance

Robert J. Barz is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at K&L Gates LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2005). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 2005) and Northwestern University (B.S., 2002). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Robert J. Barz is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent application, ip litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Robert received a B.S. degree from Northwestern University in 2002, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Robert practices at K&L Gates LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Robert J. Barz's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert J. Barz handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent 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.

Robert J. Barz is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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

Common questions about Robert J. Barz

Where is Robert J. Barz's law office located?
Robert J. Barz's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is K&L Gates LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert J. Barz handle?
Robert J. Barz focuses on patent, ip, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Robert J. Barz practiced law?
Robert J. Barz has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Robert J. Barz go to law school?
Robert J. Barz earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.S., 2002).
How can I contact Robert J. Barz for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 2005
B.S.
Northwestern University
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2005

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