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James Dale Palmatier
About James
Biography
Private practice attorney with a back ground in Engineering and Business Management.
We offer IP services to clients to protect ideas and marketing investments through patents and trademarks.
We also provide overflow and medical leave services to clients to handle legal matters on a temporary basis, in-house or remotely.
Patent and trademark searching. response to Office Actions, Application amendments.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Patent Application
25%
30 years | 40 cases
Trademark Application
25%
25 years | 150 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Illinois for 23 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Licensed in Minnesota for 30 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Applied Patent Services
Po Box 231, Itasca, IL, 60143-0231
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James Dale Palmatier's Reviews
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Posted by Sherrie | July 29, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
One of the BEST!
A very sharp mind — super intelligent! During our consultation, he discerned what legal recourse might be present and gave me great sound advice. Very optimistic and reassuring. He’s one of the best, I could tell by one consultation.
Posted by Michelle | January 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Look no further
If you are looking for an attorney who tells you EVERYTHING AND ONLY what you WANT to hear but then turns around and charges you beyond what you could possibly afford, then this is not the attorney for you. But if you want someone who has the knowledge base to tell you the facts and his educated opin...
Posted by Michelangelo | October 17, 2013
COPY this or TRADE that, JP can do it all!
Mr. Palmatier has done a great job on several of the trademark applications that he has prepared for my company. Mr. Palmatier is responsive to my inquiries and knowledgeable in the patent/trademark area of the law. I would highly reccommend him for your intellectual property needs.
James Dale Palmatier's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse James, an excellent attorney."
Michelangelo Scafidi
General practice lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
1996 - Present
Principal, Applied Patent Services
Associations
1996 - Present
DuPage County Bar FoundationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
REALLY RIGHT STUFF, LLC, V. Simmons Et. al.
Negotiated a settlement favorable for Plaintiff and client. Case dismissed against client.
Education
1994
John Marshall Law School, Chicago
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
University of Wisconsin, Madison
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2010
Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago
Pros and Cons or Outsourcing IP
2007
State Bar of California
Special Ed IDEA-CLE
Activity
Legal Answers