Paul C. Craane, Lawyer at Cook Alex Ltd.

Paul C. Craane, Shareholder Attorney
Intellectual Property, Design Patents, Patent Interferences and Oppositions, Patent Prosecution, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Devices

Phone:866-323-1334
Address: 200 West Adams, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-5206

Law Firm:	Cook Alex Ltd.
Lawyer:	Paul C. Craane
Phone:	866-323-1334
Fax:	312-236-8176
Lawyer Title:	Shareholder
Practice Areas:	Intellectual Property, Design Patents, Patent Interferences and Oppositions, Patent Prosecution, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Devices
Bio:	Peer Reviewed \| Mr. Craane has counseled clients, from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, over a wide range of technologies. In particular, Mr. Craane has in-depth experience with computer networks and software, consumer goods, electronic (casino) gaming devices and systems, heat exchange technologies, manufacturing technologies, medical devices and systems, and sporting goods. As to medical technologies, Mr. Craane has worked with drug delivery and fluid administration devices (e.g., autoinjectors, on-body injectors, and pumps), surgical instruments, medical lasers, artificial valves, artificial joints and blood and tissue processing equipment. For over 20 years, Mr. Craane has prosecuted matters before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. He has successfully handled such specialty proceedings as reissues, reexaminations and interferences. For many years, Mr. Craane also litigated cases in various U.S. district courts and has been admitted to and involved in appellate work before the Courts of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and for the Seventh Circuit. He is well versed in foreign patent examination, and has formulated and executed tailored strategies for numerous international filings. He has unique experience with practice before the European Patent Office, including briefing and managing opposition proceedings. He has coordinated the simultaneous prosecution and litigation of matters in the U.S. and foreign countries.
Admitted:	1993, Illinois; 1993, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois; 1994, U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit; 1995, registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; 1998, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit;
College:	University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Class of 1990, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, highest honors (University Honors - Bronze Tablet)
Law School:	Northern Illinois University College of Law, Class of 1993, J.D., magna cum laude
Membership:	American Bar Association
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Languages:	English

Lawyer Paul C. Craane, graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Class of 1990, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, highest honors (University Honors - Bronze Tablet) Northern Illinois University College of Law, Class of 1993, J.D., magna cum laude, is now employed by Cook Alex Ltd. at 200 West Adams, Suite 2850 Chicago, IL 60606-5206.

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Paul C. Craane has been admitted in 1993, Illinois; 1993, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois; 1994, U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit; 1995, registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; 1998, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit;. His or her practice areas include Intellectual Property, Design Patents, Patent Interferences and Oppositions, Patent Prosecution, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Devices.

Paul C. Craane's college and law school education includes University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Class of 1990, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, highest honors (University Honors - Bronze Tablet), Northern Illinois University College of Law, Class of 1993, J.D., magna cum laude. Other biographical background includes Peer Reviewed | Mr. Craane has counseled clients, from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, over a wide range of technologies. In particular, Mr. Craane has in-depth experience with computer networks and software, consumer goods, electronic (casino) gaming devices and systems, heat exchange technologies, manufacturing technologies, medical devices and systems, and sporting goods. As to medical technologies, Mr. Craane has worked with drug delivery and fluid administration devices (e.g., autoinjectors, on-body injectors, and pumps), surgical instruments, medical lasers, artificial valves, artificial joints and blood and tissue processing equipment. For over 20 years, Mr. Craane has prosecuted matters before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. He has successfully handled such specialty proceedings as reissues, reexaminations and interferences. For many years, Mr. Craane also litigated cases in various U.S. district courts and has been admitted to and involved in appellate work before the Courts of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and for the Seventh Circuit. He is well versed in foreign patent examination, and has formulated and executed tailored strategies for numerous international filings. He has unique experience with practice before the European Patent Office, including briefing and managing opposition proceedings. He has coordinated the simultaneous prosecution and litigation of matters in the U.S. and foreign countries.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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