Atty. William Edward McCracken

Atty. William Edward McCracken

William Edward McCracken is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patents, trademarks and 3 other areas of law. William received a B.S.E.E. degree from University of Illinois in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Oak Brook Oak Brook 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About William Edward McCracken at a glance

William Edward McCracken is a Managing Partner based in Oak Brook, Illinois, practicing at McCracken & Gillen LLC. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, and ip. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. D (1980). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1980) and University of Illinois (B.S.E.E., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of FICPI, Federation Internationale des Conseils en Propriete Industrielle. Serands clients in Oak Brook, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William Edward McCracken is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patents, trademarks and 3 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S.E.E. degree from University of Illinois in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • William practices at McCracken & Gillen LLC in Oak Brook, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William Edward McCracken's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Edward McCracken 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

William Edward McCracken is one of 17,495 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in Illinois →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

William Edward McCracken is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

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 Oak Brook 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Edward McCracken

Where is William Edward McCracken's law office located?
William Edward McCracken's law practice is located in Oak Brook, Illinois. The firm is McCracken & Gillen LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Edward McCracken handle?
William Edward McCracken focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William Edward McCracken practiced law?
William Edward McCracken has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did William Edward McCracken go to law school?
William Edward McCracken earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.S.E.E., 1977).
How can I contact William Edward McCracken for a consultation?
You can contact William Edward McCracken directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William Edward McCracken received?
William Edward McCracken's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Loyola University
- 1980
B.S.E.E.
University of Illinois
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. D
Admitted: 1980

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