Atty. Seth Isaac Appel

Atty. Seth Isaac Appel

Seth Isaac Appel is a lawyer practicing trademark infringement, copyright infringement, intellectual property and 5 other areas of law. Seth received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 2000, and has been licensed for 22 years.

Chicago Chicago 22 yrs experience 22 year
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Profile Summary

About Seth Isaac Appel at a glance

Seth Isaac Appel is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Pattishall, McAuliffe, Newbury, Hilliard & Geraldson LLP. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on trademark, copyright, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (2004) and Illinois (2011). Educated at Columbia Law School (J.D., 2004) and Cornell University (B.A., 2000). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Seth Isaac Appel is a lawyer practicing trademark infringement, copyright infringement, intellectual property and 5 other areas of law
  • Seth received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 2000, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Seth practices at Pattishall, McAuliffe, Newbury, Hilliard & Geraldson LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Seth Isaac Appel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Seth Isaac Appel handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trademark 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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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 Seth Isaac Appel

Where is Seth Isaac Appel's law office located?
Seth Isaac Appel's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Pattishall, McAuliffe, Newbury, Hilliard & Geraldson LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Seth Isaac Appel handle?
Seth Isaac Appel focuses on trademark, copyright, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Seth Isaac Appel practiced law?
Seth Isaac Appel has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Seth Isaac Appel go to law school?
Seth Isaac Appel earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.A., 2000).
How can I contact Seth Isaac Appel for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia Law School
- 2004
B.A.
Cornell University
- 2000

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2004
Illinois
Admitted: 2011

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