Atty. Steven Carl Cherny

Atty. Steven Carl Cherny

Steven Carl Cherny is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent-related itc proceedings, appeals and 1 other area of law. Steven received a B.S.M.E. degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years.

New York New York 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About Steven Carl Cherny at a glance

Steven Carl Cherny is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1991) and New York U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit U.S. Court, Southern District of (1992). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 1991) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (B.S.M.E., 1987). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Steven Carl Cherny is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent-related itc proceedings, appeals and 1 other area of law
  • Steven received a B.S.M.E. degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Steven practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Steven Carl Cherny's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven Carl Cherny 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.

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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 New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Steven Carl Cherny

Where is Steven Carl Cherny's law office located?
Steven Carl Cherny's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Steven Carl Cherny handle?
Steven Carl Cherny focuses on patent, ip, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Steven Carl Cherny practiced law?
Steven Carl Cherny has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Steven Carl Cherny go to law school?
Steven Carl Cherny earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.S.M.E., 1987).
How can I contact Steven Carl Cherny for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago Law School
- 1991
B.S.M.E.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- 1987

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1991
New York U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit U.S. Court, Southern District of
Admitted: 1992

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