Jim Murphy has 20+ years’ experience practicing intellectual property law, including successfully representing clients as lead counsel in jury trials across the country and in proceedings before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Education
J.D., with honors, DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois
B.S., Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, Engineering
Recognitions
Named among The Best Lawyers in America® for Litigation – Intellectual Property by Best Lawyers (2024-2025)
Memberships
Chicago Bar Association
Illinois State Bar Association
American Bar Association
American Intellectual Property Law Association
Intellectual Property Owners Association
International Association of Privacy Professionals
State Bar Licenses
Illinois
Court Admissions
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit
U.S. District Ct., N.D. of Illinois
U.S. District Ct., N.D. of California
U.S. District Ct., N.D. of Florida
U.S. District Ct., E.D. of Texas
Articles:
- Quoted in: “Private Funds, Professional Perspective – Guiding Private Equity Companies’ Third Bite At The R&D Apple” written by Christopher J. Leisner, 2023
- “Clark Hill 2023 Automotive & Manufacturing Industry Outlook: Intellectual Property”, 2023
- “You Might be Developing Your Product Right Into Patent Infringement…” Built In, 2021
- “6 Questions to Ask When Patenting an Idea for Your Company,” Built In, 2020-2021
- “Why Your Company Should Develop an IP Strategy,” Built In, 2020-2021
- “Five Ways to Protect Your Intellectual Property Rights,” Built In, 2020