Atty. Thomas John Smedinghoff
Thomas John Smedinghoff is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, privacy & data protection, technology and 4 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from Knox College, and has been licensed for 48 years.
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Thomas John Smedinghoff is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Locke Lord LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on ip, entertainment, and internet. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1978). Educated at University of Michigan J.D. (—) and Knox College B.A. Math (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships United Nations Uniform Law Commission American Bar Foundation American Bar Association International Technology Law Association International Association of Privacy Professionals Chicago Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Thomas John Smedinghoff is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, privacy & data protection, technology and 4 other areas of law
- Thomas received a B.A. degree from Knox College, and has been licensed for 48 years
- Thomas practices at Locke Lord LLP in Chicago, IL
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas John Smedinghoff handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Thomas John Smedinghoff is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
Thomas John Smedinghoff is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in Illinois →
Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.
Thomas John Smedinghoff is one of 17,958 internet attorneys indexed nationally. Browse internet attorneys in Illinois →
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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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