Atty. Thomas Christopher Basso
Thomas Christopher Basso is a lawyer practicing patent application, intellectual property, ip procurement and portfolio management. Thomas received a B.A. degree from Albion College in 1989, and has been licensed for 27 years.
Intellectual Property & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 27+ Years Experience
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About Thomas Christopher Basso at a Glance
Thomas Christopher Basso is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at K&L Gates LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on patent and ip. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1999) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Tra (1999). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology (J.D., 1999) and Albion College (B.A. Northwestern, 1989). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Thomas Christopher Basso
- Thomas Christopher Basso is a lawyer practicing patent application, intellectual property, ip procurement and portfolio management
- Thomas received a B.A. degree from Albion College in 1989, and has been licensed for 27 years
- Thomas practices at K&L Gates LLP in Chicago, IL
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Thomas Christopher Basso's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Christopher Basso 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
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Intellectual Property in Chicago
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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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 Thomas Christopher Basso
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 Thomas Christopher Basso's practice in the field of patent and ip.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Thomas Christopher Basso brings 27+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Tra, Thomas Christopher Basso can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent and ip, Thomas Christopher Basso 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 Thomas Christopher Basso 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 Thomas Christopher Basso Handles in Chicago
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