Lawyer Donald W. Rupert, graduated from Miami University, B.S., Chemistry, 1968 Washburn University of Topeka School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1976, is now employed by Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP at 6300 Willis Tower 233 South Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606.

While being a member of State Bar of Texas; American Bar Association (Member: Antitrust Section; Patent, Trademark and Copyright Section; Litigation Section); American Intellectual Property Law Association., Donald W. Rupert is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Donald W. Rupert as your lawyer, you should consider whether Donald W. Rupert offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Donald W. Rupert has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Donald W. Rupert's office is located at Chicago, IL, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Donald W. Rupert has been admitted in 1976, Texas; 1978, Illinois; 1979, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar; 1981, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit; 1982, U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit; 1992, U.S. Supreme Court; 2000, U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois; registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the Canadian Patent Office. His or her practice areas include Intellectual Property; IP Litigation; IP Transactions; Chemical Sciences; Cleantech and Renewables; Consumer Products; Electrical and Software Engineering; Pharmaceutical.

Donald W. Rupert's college and law school education includes Miami University, B.S., Chemistry, 1968, Washburn University of Topeka School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1976. Other biographical background includes With 30+ years' experience, Donald W. Rupert has handled over 100 IP litigation matters in the chemical, consumer products, heavy equipment, pharmaceutical, and computer industries. He has been lead trial counsel in jury and bench trials, in the US and internationally, and lead appellate counsel in IP appeals; he has also acted as lead IP attorney in commercial transactions having a cumulative value of over $15 billion. He has achieved the highest rating for legal ability in Martindale-Hubbell, Best Lawyers in America, Leading Lawyers, and The Legal 500, which noted that clients describe him as a "person of ethics and integrity, with strong expertise". Recent Client Work: Mr. Rupert handled the defense of a patent infringement case for a national retailer that involved 15 patents. The case was ultimately settled for substantially less than the plaintiff's initial demand. Developed successful licensing strategy for a large European company entailing the assessment of 16 patent and know-how licenses covering 10 countries. Representative Experience Mr. Rupert's trial and litigation work has included such products, among many others, as: Plastics and chemicals Pharmaceuticals Medical products Heavy equipment (cranes, mining equipment, truck components) Computer networking equipment Web-based communication systems Telephony Consumer and sports products Background and Credentials: Mr. Rupert has worked extensively on complex technology matters in all phases of litigation,. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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