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Atty. Xu Zhang

Atty. Xu Zhang

Xu Zhang is a lawyer practicing technology, intellectual property. Xu received a Ph.D. degree from Duke University in 1980, and has been licensed for 25 years.

North Chicago North Chicago 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Xu Zhang at a glance

Xu Zhang is an AbbVie based in North Chicago, Illinois. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on ip. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2001), District of Columbia (2002), and Illinois (2006). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 2001) and Duke University (Ph.D. Biochemistry, 1980). Serands clients in North Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Xu Zhang is a lawyer practicing technology, intellectual property
  • Xu received a Ph.D. degree from Duke University in 1980, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Xu practices in North Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Xu Zhang's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

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

Xu Zhang 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 North 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Xu Zhang

Where is Xu Zhang's law office located?
Xu Zhang's law practice is located in North Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Xu Zhang handle?
Xu Zhang focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Xu Zhang practiced law?
Xu Zhang has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Xu Zhang go to law school?
Xu Zhang earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (Ph.D. Biochemistry, 1980).
How can I contact Xu Zhang for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
George Washington University
- 2001
Ph.D. Biochemistry
Duke University
- 1980

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2001
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2002
Illinois
Admitted: 2006

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