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Steven M Shape

Intellectual Property Attorney Registered in Illinois and Wisconsin
  • Business Law, Intellectual Property, Patents
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Biography

I have practiced intellectual property law since 1982. I represent clients in intellectual property litigation, and in United States and international prosecution matters. My litigation experience involves patents, trademarks, copyrights, unfair competition and trade secrets.

Technical expertise includes audio and video circuitry, computer hardware and software, database systems, electronic commerce, electronic discharge machining (EDM), multimedia and digital communications, online auction technology, semiconductor devices, telecommunications, and the general mechanical arts.

I have managed corporate transactions involving the transfer of intellectual property and licensing rights, infringement and validity opinions. Construction and management of intellectual property licensing programs, and counseling are also areas of my practice.

Licensed in the States of Illinois and Wisconsin
Admitted to many federal courts, the United States Supreme Court, and United States Patent & Trademark Office.

Education
DePaul College of Law
J.D. | Law
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University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
B.S. | Electrical Engineering
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Professional Experience
Member
State Bar of Wisconsin
- Current
Member
Illinois State Bar
- Current
Awards
BV Distinguished
Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rated
Peer Review Rated Distinguished
Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rated
Professional Associations
Wisconsin Bar Association
Member
- Current
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American Bar Association
Member
- Current
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American Intellectual Property Law Association
Member
- Current
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Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago
Member
- Current
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Illinois State Bar Association
Member
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Practice Areas
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Intellectual Property
Patents
Patent Appeals, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution
Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
Contact & Map
Jansson Shupe & Munger LTD.
207 East Westminster
Suite 205
Lake Forest, IL 60045
Telephone: (847) 283-0900
Jansson Shupe & Munger LTD
245 Main Street
Racine, WI 53403
Telephone: (262) 632-6900