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Jonathan Hughley focuses his practice on the preparation and prosecution of patent applications involving mechanical, electro-mechanical, and software technologies. His former experience and technical background provide substantial knowledge of numerous technological areas. He prepares and prosecutes domestic and foreign utility and design applications and prepares patentability and infringement opinions for global companies.Since 2017, he holds the designation of an “Emerging Lawyer” by his peers, less than 2% of all lawyers licensed in each state have received this distinction. Additionally, Super Lawyers selected Jonathan for the 2020 Illinois Rising Stars® list, featuring top attorneys in the practice of intellectual property law. Recently, Jonathan was selected to the Chicago Committee’s inaugural Pathway to Partnership Fellowship program which aims to develop client relationships for diverse attorneys. Jonathan strives to extend his practice beyond intellectual property law by representing clients on a pro bono basis in conjunction with local legal service providers. Recently his pro bono client was granted clemency—his client was one of just 30 petitioners whose petitions were granted on the last day of Former Governor Rauner’s term.In addition to his client-focused work, he serves on the firm’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee and is a former member of the firm’s peer-elected Associates Committee. When he’s not working, Jonathan enjoys serving at his church, cooking (and particularly grilling and barbecuing) for his family, building toys and playing with his son, and fishing.

Listed skills include Intellectual Property and Patents.