Atty. Russell E. Levine
Russell is a Partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP where he has spent his entire 36+ year career. He focuses his trial, appellate and alternative dispute resolution practice on patent infringement matters and disputes involving and related to technology transfer and patent license agreements.
Litigation - Patent & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL
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About Russell E. Levine at a Glance
Russell E. Levine is a patent and ip attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1986). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law (2026). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Russell E. Levine
- Russell is a Partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP where he has spent his entire 36+ year career
- He focuses his trial, appellate and alternative dispute resolution practice on patent infringement matters and disputes involving and related to technology transfer and patent license agreements
- His trial practice includes jury trials, arbitrations and Section 337 proceedings before the U.S
- International Trade Commission
- His appellate practice concentrates on appeals in the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- His technology transfer and licensing practice includes structuring and negotiating both licensing-in and licensing-out transactions
Practice Areas Explained
Russell E. Levine's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Russell E. Levine 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
Russell E. Levine is one of 20,632 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Illinois →
Intellectual Property in Chicago
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Russell E. Levine is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →
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 Russell E. Levine
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 Russell E. Levine's practice in the field of patent and ip.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent and ip, Russell E. Levine 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 Russell E. Levine 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 Russell E. Levine Handles in Chicago
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