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    Daniel J. Burnham

    Partner


    • Chicago
    • Office312.425.8513
    • dburnham@nixonpeabody.com
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    Introduction

    Dan Burnham has a comprehensive intellectual property practice that encompasses a diverse range of sophisticated technologies and legal issues. He is a registered patent attorney who represents clients in federal courts and at the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

    Practice Areas

    Intellectual Property

    My focus

    I utilize my engineering experience to work closely with clients in the product development process, helping to avoid competitive patents and ensure commercial exploitation of new products through effective intellectual property protection.

    I have significant experience in developing and managing patent and trademark portfolios for small, emerging-growth companies as well as for large, established corporations. I have been involved in numerous litigation matters and ADR proceedings in the United States, Europe and China. Negotiating and drafting license agreements and other technology-related contracts is another practice area that I am frequently called upon to handle.

    By combining my practical, hands-on industry experience with knowledge of key aspects of intellectual property law, I provide my domestic and international clients with strategic intellectual property counseling that helps them achieve their business objectives.

    Representative areas of technical knowledge:

    • Biosensing technology
    • Medical devices
    • Gaming software and processes
    • MEMS devices
    • Digital-dentistry software and processes
    • Coin and currency machines
    • Laser systems and semiconductor laser diodes
    • Casino gaming machines
    • Nutraceuticals
    • Acoustic transducers
    • Surface treatment technology
    • Consumer products and packaging
    • Pipe repair technology
    • Hearing aids
    • Dental implant systems
    • Biorefinery technology

    Looking ahead

    A valuable patent portfolio does not necessarily require a large volume of patents; rather, a handful of strategically focused patents in combination with pending continuation applications will keep competitors off your turf.

    Admitted to practice

    U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
    U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
    U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
    U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
    Illinois
    Missouri

    Education

    Saint Louis University, J.D., cum laude
    University of Illinois, B.S.M.E, with honors

    Professional activities

    American Bar Association (Intellectual Property Section)
    American Intellectual Property Law Association
    Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago
    Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
    Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago

    Recognition

    • The Best Lawyers in America® 2023, Litigation—Intellectual Property and Patent Law; listed since 2019
    • Managing Intellectual Property—Recognized as an “IP Star” (2018–2021)
    • IAM Patent 1000—Ranked as a leading lawyer for patent prosecution (2018–2021)

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