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Related Practices
- Intellectual Property Transactions
- Patents
- Trademarks and Copyrights
- Trade Secrets and Unfair Competition
- Mechanical Technologies
- Business Methods
Education
The University of Alabama, J.D., 1991
University of Arizona, B.S. in Metallurgical/Material Science Engineering, 1985
James M. Robertson
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Mr. Robertson received a B.S. in metallurgical/material science engineering from The University of Arizona in 1985 and a J.D. degree from the University of Alabama in 1991. Prior to attending law school, he worked as an engineer in the development labs of Union Carbide Corporation. During his legal career, he has worked in both private practice and as in-house corporate patent counsel to a large multinational corporation. Mr. Robertson has extensive experience working with corporate clients in developing and managing patent and trademark portfolios a well as substantial experience in the evaluation of competitive intellectual property rights. He is currently involved in all phases of intellectual property practice including client counseling, licensing, and patent preparation and prosecution.
Professional Affiliations
- American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)
- Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO)
Honors
- Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honors Fraternity
- John A. Campbell Moot Court Board
- Jessup International Law Moot Court Team
- Order of Barristers
Bar Admissions and Registrations
- Illinois, 1991
- Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Courts
- Illinois Supreme Court
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
