Michael J. Schubert

Shareholder

Michael J. Schubert

Michael J. Schubert

Shareholder

Overview

Michael J. Schubert is a shareholder in the Chicago office.  Michael specializes in the practice of patent law, primarily in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology fields.  Michael’s practice includes patent prosecution, patent litigation and client counseling matters.

With regard to patent prosecution, Michael has amassed significant experience in representing international and domestic clients before the United States Patent & Trademark office, in addition to the drafting of applications.  Regarding patent litigation, his experience includes fact and expert discovery, legal briefing and motion practice, and claim construction, as well as preparation of inter partes review petitions and participation in subsequent IPR proceedings.  Michael also advises clients on such topics as patentability, freedom to operate, and patent validity.

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Michael completed a Master of Science degree at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities concurrently with his law degree.  Prior to law school, he was a researcher in a number of commercial and academic laboratories, focusing primarily on microbiology-related subject matter.  Michael is also a fluent German speaker.

Education

  • University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2013
  • University of Minnesota Graduate School, M.S. in Molecular, Cellular, Developmental Biology and Genetics, 2013
  • University of Wisconsin, B.S. in Genetics & German, 2006

Admissions

  • Illinois, 2013
  • Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, 2013

Courts

  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Honors

  • Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, 2021-2024, 2026
  • Named in the Illinois Rising Stars list, as published in Illinois Super Lawyers, 2022-2024

Articles, Publications & Lectures

  • “Patent agent privilege heads into uncertain waters after ruling,” Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, September 22, 2016
  • “(Re)Defining Indefiniteness? Navigating Section 112, ¶ 2 Post-Nautilus,” presented April 16, 2015
  • “USPTO Rules of Professional Conduct: Updates, Changes, and Overview,” presented October 17, 2013

Languages

  • German
Michael J. Schubert

Michael J. Schubert

Shareholder

  • Office: Chicago
  • Phone: 312-616-5600
  • Fax: 312-616-5700
  • Email: mschubert@leydig.com

Michael J. Schubert is a shareholder in the Chicago office.  Michael specializes in the practice of patent law, primarily in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology fields.  Michael’s practice includes patent prosecution, patent litigation and client counseling matters.

With regard to patent prosecution, Michael has amassed significant experience in representing international and domestic clients before the United States Patent & Trademark office, in addition to the drafting of applications.  Regarding patent litigation, his experience includes fact and expert discovery, legal briefing and motion practice, and claim construction, as well as preparation of inter partes review petitions and participation in subsequent IPR proceedings.  Michael also advises clients on such topics as patentability, freedom to operate, and patent validity.

Michael completed a Master of Science degree at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities concurrently with his law degree.  Prior to law school, he was a researcher in a number of commercial and academic laboratories, focusing primarily on microbiology-related subject matter.  Michael is also a fluent German speaker.

Honors

  • Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, 2021-2024, 2026
  • Named in the Illinois Rising Stars list, as published in Illinois Super Lawyers, 2022-2024

Articles, Publications & Lectures

  • “Patent agent privilege heads into uncertain waters after ruling,” Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, September 22, 2016
  • “(Re)Defining Indefiniteness? Navigating Section 112, ¶ 2 Post-Nautilus,” presented April 16, 2015
  • “USPTO Rules of Professional Conduct: Updates, Changes, and Overview,” presented October 17, 2013

Languages

  • German