Steven Paul Behnken

Steven Paul Behnken

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 19 years

Intellectual property Lawyer at Oswego, IL
Practice Areas: Intellectual Property, Licensing

440 Windsor Dr., Oswego, IL

About Steven

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Intellectual Property 95%

Patents - Registered with USPTO. I prepare and prosecute patent applications and search for clients' inventions prior to filing. Copyrights - I work with clients to help them (1) understand copyright issues relating to their web site, promotional material, creative works, etc. (2) register the copyright in their works, and (3) enforce their copyrights. Trademarks - I work with clients to (1) understand what constitutes a trademark, (2) register their mark, and (3) enforce their marks.

95%
Licensing 5%

I work with clients who need assistance with license agreements, assignments, and other documentation as they relate to copyright, trademarks, and patents.

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-250 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 19 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2006

Voluntarily Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Steven Behnken

440 Windsor Dr., Oswego, IL, 60543

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Posted by Tom | July 26, 2012 | Patent Application

Brings His Best Game

Attorney Behnken has shown himself to be a strong advocate on my behalf. In pending matters, he has been deliberative, well-informed and very responsive to my questions. His writing is clear, and he knows how to best-position an argument. He has provided me with good advice and strategic planning.... While reviewing my draft of a non-provisional application, Attorney Behnken was critical where appropriate, and I found his guidance to be quite valuable. He also demonstrated a skilled ability to make subtle improvements that, in my opinion, made my disclosure better. With respect to collaboration, deadlines, details, and budget restrictions, I discovered he could well-manage these tasks while meeting or surpassing my expectations. You will like the fact that he is a good listener, and wants to be of genuine service.

Posted by Tim | July 25, 2012 | Patent Application

Highly Recommended!

When it comes to intellectual property you want a knowledgeable attorney who is on your "team." When presented with our invention Steve proved right away he knew what to do and he showed sincere interest in helping us through the patenting process. We were impressed with how quickly he was able t...o draft our application and we loved how accessible he was throughout the process. With more ideas in the hopper we look forward to working with him again soon.

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2011

Recognition for Service on the Intellectual Property Committee, DuPage County Bar Association

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Patent Attorney, Law Office of Steven Behnken

2012 - 2013

Senior Analyst/Patent Attorney, Cardinal Intellectual Property, Inc.

2008 - 2012

Associate, Momkus McCluskey, LLC

2007 - 2008

Senior Analyst, Cardinal Intellectual Property, Inc.

2002 - 2003

Environmental Engineer, Exxon Mobil

2000 - 2002

Unit Engineer, Exxon Mobil

1998 - 2000

Design Engineer, Mobil Oil Corporation

Associations

2012 - 2013

DuPage County Bar Association

Chair - Business Law and Practice Committee

2011 - 2012

DuPage County Bar Association

Vice Chair - Business Law and Practice Committee

2010 - 2011

DuPage County Bar Association

Chair - Intellectual Property Committee

2009 - 2011

DCBA Publication Board

Member

2009 - 2010

DuPage County Bar Association

Vice-Chair of Intellectual Property Committee

Education

2006

DePaul University College of Law

JD

1998

Purdue University

Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2012

Monthly Meeting

Patent Protection

2011

DuPage County Bar Association, Business Law Committee

America Invents Act

2009

Intellectual Property Committee

Key Word Based Advertising

Publications

2011

DCBA Brief Removing the Mental Obstacles from Pro Bono Practice

2010

DCBA Brief Sale of a Business: The Forgotten Intangible Assets

2009

Illinois State Bar Association Intellectual Property Newsletter Judicially Imposed Limitations on "Business Method" Patents

Languages

English

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