Atty. Robert Michael Gerstein
Robert Michael Gerstein is a lawyer practicing copyrights, ip litigation, ip transactions and 11 other areas of law. Robert Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Michigan in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years.
Copyrights & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 38+ Years Experience
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About Robert Michael Gerstein at a Glance
Robert Michael Gerstein is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and trade secrets. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Admitted to practice pro hac vice in var (1988). Educated at The University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1988) and University of Michigan (B.S. Nuclear, 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert Michael Gerstein
- Robert Michael Gerstein is a lawyer practicing copyrights, ip litigation, ip transactions and 11 other areas of law
- Robert Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Michigan in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Robert Michael practices at Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP in Chicago, IL
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Robert Michael Gerstein's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Michael Gerstein 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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Trademark Law in Chicago
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Copyright 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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Trade Secrets 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 Robert Michael Gerstein
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 Robert Michael Gerstein's practice in the field of patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and trade secrets.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert Michael Gerstein brings 38+ 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, Robert Michael Gerstein 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 Robert Michael Gerstein 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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Common Legal Issues Robert Michael Gerstein Handles in Chicago
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