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Steven M. Shape

Steven M. Shape
Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 2.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
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  • 20% Patent Infringement
    31 years
  • 20% Litigation
    31 years
  • 20% Patent Application
    31 years
  • 15% Trademark Infringement
    31 years
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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes)

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Cash, Check, Credit Card

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Languages Spoken
  • English

About Me

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As a registered patent attorney, with a national patent, trademark, copyright, e-commerce, antitrust and trial practice, I serve as outside corporate counsel... more

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Résumé

 

License

30 years since Steven M. Shape was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Illinois Active And Authorized To Practice Law 1982 03/06/2012
Wisconsin Active 2008 03/07/2012
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Work Experience
Position Duration
Attorney at Jansson, Shupe & Munger Ltd. 2008–present
President at Steven M. Shape & Associates 1994–2008
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Depaul U Law Juris Doctorate 1982
Cambridge University Law 1981
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Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Distinguished Peer Review Rated Martindale-Hubbell 2011
Distinguished Peer Review Rated Martindale-Hubbell 2010
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Illinois State Bar Association
Intellectual Property Law Association
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Contribution
Contributor Level 10
Answers: 97 Legal Answers
1 Best Answer - chosen by asker
3 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
12 Answers marked helpful by other users
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