Atty. Timothy E. Grochocinski

Atty. Timothy E. Grochocinski

Tim Grochocinski is a Partner with the Firm. He concentrates his practice on patent infringement and other complex commercial litigation.

Burr Ridge Burr Ridge 19 Years Experience 19 year
Call (464) 243-2093

Profile Summary

About Timothy E. Grochocinski at a glance

Timothy E. Grochocinski is a Principal based in Burr Ridge, Illinois, practicing at Nelson Bumgardner Conroy P.C.. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, business, and ip. Admitted to practice in Missouri (2007), U.S. District Court, Eastern, Western and Southern Districts of Missouri (2007), Illinois (2008), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas and U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsi (2008). Educated at St. Louis University School of Law (J.D., 2007) and Illinois Institute of Technology (B.S. Computer, 2004). Active member of Missouri, Illinois State and American Bar Associations Bar Association of Metropolitan Saint Louis (Vice Chairman, Patent, Trademark & Copyright Steering Committee) American Intellectual Property Law Association. Serves clients in Burr Ridge, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Tim Grochocinski is a Partner with the Firm
  • He concentrates his practice on patent infringement and other complex commercial litigation
  • Tim has extensive trial experience and has successfully litigated and tried cases against some of the world’s largest companies in jurisdictions across the United States
  • Prior to joining the firm Tim was the founder of InnovaLaw, P.C. in Chicago, Illinois
  • Tim has a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems from the Illinois Institute of Technology and earned his law degree from Saint Louis University School of Law
  • Tim has been recognized as a Super Lawyer Rising Star for several consecutive years and is a prior recipient of the Medal for Excellence in Advocacy and the John C. Shepard Professionalism Award
  • Tim is also an adjunct professor of patent litigation at Chicago Kent College of Law

Author

  • "Intellectual Property in the Workplace," 2009 Employment Law Update, Aspen Law & Business, 2009
  • "Exploring Emerging Issues at the Intersection of Intellectual Property Law and the Workplace," 2010 Employment Law Update, Aspen Law & Business, 2010

Practice Areas Explained

Timothy E. Grochocinski's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Timothy E. Grochocinski 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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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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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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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 Burr Ridge 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Timothy E. Grochocinski

Where is Timothy E. Grochocinski's law office located?
Timothy E. Grochocinski's law practice is located in Burr Ridge, Illinois. The firm is Nelson Bumgardner Conroy P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Timothy E. Grochocinski handle?
Timothy E. Grochocinski focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Timothy E. Grochocinski practiced law?
Timothy E. Grochocinski has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Timothy E. Grochocinski go to law school?
Timothy E. Grochocinski earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.S. Computer, 2004).
How can I contact Timothy E. Grochocinski for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
St. Louis University School of Law
- 2007
B.S. Computer
Illinois Institute of Technology
- 2004

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 2007
U.S. District Court, Eastern, Western and Southern Districts of Missouri
Admitted: 2007
Illinois
Admitted: 2008
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas and U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsi
Admitted: 2008
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois and U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Admitted: 2009
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 2010
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
Admitted: 2020

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