Stephen Thomas Scherrer

Stephen Thomas Scherrer

5.0
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 27 years

Patent application Lawyer at Crystal Lake, IL
Practice Areas: Patent Application, Trademark Application, Copyright Application

17 E. Crystal Lake Ave., Crystal Lake, IL

About Stephen

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Patent Application 80%

I prepare and file patent and trademark applications in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. I also help clients obtain international protection for their inventions and/or trademarks.

28 years

80%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 360-360 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 27 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1998

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Wisconsin for 3 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2022

Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

Scherrer Patent & Trademark Law, P.C.

17 E. Crystal Lake Ave., Crystal Lake, IL, 60012

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Stephen Thomas Scherrer's Reviews

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Posted by Peter | August 31, 2009 | Intellectual Property

Stephen Scherrer - Consummate Professional and Intellectual Property Technical Export

Stephen Scherrer is more than an attorney. In the process of protecting our intellectual property, were were introduced to Stephen. He quickly showed his understanding of intellectual property law, which you expect when you hire legal advisers, but he has demonstrated an almost uncanny amount of in...tellect in the technology areas of asset protection, security, encryption, authentication, telecommunications and data leak prevention. He has been an ally in the process of property protection. I would highly recommend Steven Scherrer as legal adviser and counsel for protecting your ideas, methods and inventions.

Posted by Mary Claire | August 31, 2009 | Intellectual Property

Sr. VP of Operations

Seldom do you find a lawyer who can translate all the legaleze into the English language and give you the nuances to boot. Steve can summarize documents so the client understands the purpose and best next steps. He is extremely knowledgeable with patent and trademarks and actually has taught us how ...to write! He is totally client focused and always thinking about how to save steps and money. Steve is an intregal part of our business and company family.

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David Wolf

Trademark application lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse Stephen Scherrer. He makes what can be a complex and confusing area of law understandable and accessible for his clients. Whenever I have client with an intellectual property issue I refer them to Steve because I know that they will receive outstanding service."

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Patrick Richards

Patent application lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"I worked with Steve at McDermott Will & Emery for almost 10 years. We were partners together in the intellectual property group and worked together to manage a number of client matters. Steve practices law the way I was taught to practice: with sharp technical knowledge; practical business sense; and with the client's best interests in mind at all times. Although we are no longer partners, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Steve."

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2008 - 2009

Registered Patent Attorney, Patents+TMS, P.C.

2000 - 2008

Partner, McDermott Will & Emery LLP

1999 - 2000

Associate Attorney, Patents+TMS, P.C.

Associations

1999 - Present

Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago

Member of inventor of the year committee

1998 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

Education

1998

Indiana University School of Law

J.D./MSES

1998

Indiana University School of Law

MS

1994

Benedictine College (Illinois)

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

Languages

English

Activity

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