Atty. Scott Michael Gettleson

Atty. Scott Michael Gettleson

Scott Michael Gettleson is a lawyer practicing copyrights, ip litigation, patent interferences and oppositions and 9 other areas of law. Scott received a B.S.E. degree from University of Michigan in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years.

Chicago Chicago 34 yrs experience 34 year
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About Scott Michael Gettleson at a glance

Scott Michael Gettleson is a patent, copyright, ip, trade secrets, and litigation attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan U. (1992). Educated at University of Illinois College of Law (J.D., 1992) and University of Michigan (B.S.E. Computer, 1989). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Scott Michael Gettleson is a lawyer practicing copyrights, ip litigation, patent interferences and oppositions and 9 other areas of law
  • Scott received a B.S.E. degree from University of Michigan in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Scott practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Scott Michael Gettleson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott Michael Gettleson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Copyright 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.

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Trade Secrets

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Civil Litigation

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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 Scott Michael Gettleson

Where is Scott Michael Gettleson's law office located?
Scott Michael Gettleson's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott Michael Gettleson handle?
Scott Michael Gettleson focuses on patent, copyright, ip, trade secrets, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Scott Michael Gettleson practiced law?
Scott Michael Gettleson has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Scott Michael Gettleson go to law school?
Scott Michael Gettleson earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.S.E. Computer, 1989).
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Education

J.D.
University of Illinois College of Law
- 1992
B.S.E. Computer
University of Michigan
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan U.
Admitted: 1992

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