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Bruce E. Burdick
About Bruce
Biography
Sailboat Racer, Photographer, Camper, Traveler, Saxophonist, Golfer
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Intellectual Property
100%
54 years | 1,600 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 150-350 per hour
Contingency
25%-50%
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Missouri for 29 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 30 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 52 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1973
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Bruce E. Burdick
Burdick Law Center, 3832 Omega Street, Alton, IL, 62002-3156
Law Offices of Bruce E. Burdick
3832 Omega Street, Alton, IL, 62002-3156
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Bruce E. Burdick's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | May 14, 2013
Helped me choosing right path for copyright & IP issues
I am not a client for this lawyer, just an avvo member, trying to get little legal advice for my upcoming business. Mr.Bruce had showed me good way to start & how to manage legal issues for my concern. I recommend anyone who is having issues about copyright, trademark, patent etc. Thanks for help...
Posted by Ralph | November 18, 2011
Best Patent Litigation Attorney
Mr. Burdick is competent and fearless in the face of complex litigation. He said 'yes' when 70 law firms and practitioners passed on representation. In short, he is the STAR you imagined having. But how does an inventor know who to choose? Never mind. The litigator chooses you after careful case anal...
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"Mr. Burdick consistently provides thoughtful, practical advice relating to intellectual property issues posed in the Avvo community. I would feel very comfortable referring clients to him with intellectual property issues."
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"Mr. Burdick is an remarkable intellectual property attorney and I learn something every time I read one of his responses to questions on Avvo. He is a dedicated and skillful attorney who gives thoughtful and insightful guidance in his Avvo answers. He is a valued member of the Avvo community who is generous in sharing his time and expertise. It is my pleasure to endorse him"
"Mr. Burdick is a wealth of IP knowledge and provides the precise and practical answers Avvo askers need."
"I endorse this lawyer. Bruce has answered many questions on Avvo and his answers are consistently among the best. Bruce is extremely knowledgeable in the area of intellectual property law. I am impressed by the depth and breadth of his knowledge. The information he provides is helpful and practical. In answering questions, he quickly focuses on the real issue and imparts useful information."
"I endorse Attorney Burdick. As reflected in his many responses on the forums, he is adept and well-versed in intellectual property matters. His vast experience is a great benefit to this site and its visitors."
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"I endorse this lawyer without any reservations. It is amazing that I continue to learn from him every day from his responses on Avvo even though I have been licensed for 24 years and have served as a judge, magistrate, law professor, prosecutor, and private attorney. You can not afford not to hire him."
"Truly excellent lawyer. Well respected in the legal community."
Sreenivasarao Vepachedu
Intellectual property lawyer | Jun 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer for his dedicated service and contributions, with his legal analysis in IP law."
"I endorse Attorney Burdick. From his answers and time on Avvo, it is clear he is dedicated to serving those in need and his clients. It's rare that lawyers spend so much valuable time helping the community, for free, and I applaud him for doing it to such a great level. Kudos."
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Experience
Honors
1997
US Patent 5,665,808, US Pat. & TM Office
1986
US Patent 4,565,114, US Pat. & TM Office
Work Experience
1993 - Present
Managing Partner, The Burdick Law Firm
2000 - 2002
Of Counsel, Haverstock, Garrett & Roberts law firm
1999 - 2000
Of Counsel, Armstrong Teasdale
1997 - 1999
Of Counsel, Herzog, Crebbs & McGhee law firm
1993 - 1994
Of Counsel, Kalish & Gilster Law Offices
1977 - 1994
Senior Counsel, Olin Corporation
1973 - 1977
Patent Attorney, Halliburton
Associations
2011 - Present
United States Court of Federal Claims Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
1988 - Present
Licensing Executives SocietyMember
1978 - Present
International Trademark AssociationMember
1974 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1994 - 2011
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, Alternative Dispute Resolution CommitteeMember
1974 - 1994
American Intellectual Property Law AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Olin v RJ Reynolds
settled
Lamson v US (US Fed Ct Claims)
pending
Olin v Italian counterfeiters
cancelled all counterfeiter registrations
Olin v US Govt (DOD)
Gov awarded sole source contract to client
Education
1972
University of Texas
1969
Stevens Institute of Technology
B Eng.
Speaking Engagements
2000
Midwest Inventors Conference
Chairman & Presenter
1999
Midwest Inventors Conference
Chairman & Presenter
1998
Midwest Inventors Conference
Chairman & Presenter
1997
Midwest Inventors Conference
Chairman & Presenter
1989
1989 Trademark Conference
Licensing B-FIT-U
Publications
2011
burdlaw.com website
What is a Patent?
2011
America Invents IP Blog
America Invents IP Blog
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Transformative Use of Disney Characters?
24 Nov 2014
Q&A
Add a class of products to a registered trademark
24 Nov 2014
Q&A
Is it illegal to delete copyrighted material from a computer?
22 Nov 2014
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
How Much Will a Patent Cost?
03 Feb 2014
Legal Guide
Is There Legal Risk in Using Claims to Be the Best in Town?
07 Jan 2014
Legal Guide
Can You Validly File a Patent after Making a Public Disclosure or Sale??
02 Jan 2014