Atty. Steven Paul Behnken

Atty. Steven Paul Behnken

Steven Paul Behnken is a lawyer practicing licensing, patent prosecution and litigation, trademarks and service marks and 1 other area of law. Steven received a B.S. degree from Purdue University, School of Chemical Engineering in 1998, and has been licensed for 20 years.

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Steven Paul Behnken is a Cardinal Intell. Prop. based in Oswego, Illinois. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and trade secrets. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois registered to practice before U.S. Paten (2006). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 2006) and Purdue University, School of Chemical Engineering (B.S., 1998). Serands clients in Oswego, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Steven Paul Behnken is a lawyer practicing licensing, patent prosecution and litigation, trademarks and service marks and 1 other area of law
  • Steven received a B.S. degree from Purdue University, School of Chemical Engineering in 1998, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Steven practices in Oswego, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Steven Paul Behnken's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven Paul Behnken handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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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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Trade Secrets

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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 Oswego 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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Where is Steven Paul Behnken's law office located?
Steven Paul Behnken's law practice is located in Oswego, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Steven Paul Behnken handle?
Steven Paul Behnken focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, trade secrets. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Steven Paul Behnken practiced law?
Steven Paul Behnken has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Steven Paul Behnken go to law school?
Steven Paul Behnken earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.S., 1998).
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University College of Law
- 2006
B.S.
Purdue University, School of Chemical Engineering
- 1998

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois registered to practice before U.S. Paten
Admitted: 2006

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