About Charles Alan Laff

Charles Alan Laff is a lawyer practicing trademark infringement, patent infringement, intellectual property and 4 other areas of law. Charles received a B.S. degree from Purdue University in 1955, and has been licensed for 67 years. Charles practices at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP in Chicago, IL.

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Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Rated

This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

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Services

Areas of Law

Intellectual Property 1
- Trademarks
Other 5
- Trademark Infringement
- Patent Infringement
- Chemical
- Patent Prosecution & Counseling
- Intellectual Property Litigation Copyright

Practice Details

Firm Information

Position
Partner

Firm Name
Michael Best & Friedrich LLP

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Experience

Bar Admission & Memberships

Admissions
1959, Illinois
1961, Florida
1972, U.S. Supreme Court
1982, U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
1997, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
2006, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana
2010, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar
registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Memberships
American Bar Association (Member, Sections on: Patent, Trademark and Copyright Law
Litigation)
American Intellectual Property Law Association
Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (Vice President, 1991
President-Elect, 1992
President, 1993)
International Trademark Association (Member, Panel of Neutrals).
Education & Certifications

Law School
Harvard Law School
Class of 1958
J.D.

Other Education
Purdue University
Class of 1955
B.S.
Chemical Engineering
Personal Details & History

Age
Born in 1934
Chicago, Illinois, February 17, 1934

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