Christopher Vernon Carani, 512101 W Giddings St, Chicago, IL 60625

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2101 W Giddings St, Chicago, IL 60625 773-7283332

2221 W Giddings St, Chicago, IL 60625 773-7283332

Suring, WI

Indianapolis, IN

1076 Court Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035 847-4330819 847-4332610

Annapolis, MD

Milwaukee, WI

5100 N Marine Dr #151, Chicago, IL 60640

Work

Company: Mcandrews, Held & Malloy Address: 500 W Madison St Fl 34, Chicago, IL 60661 Specialities: Intellectual Property - 34% • Patent Infringement - 33% • Antitrust / Trade Law - 33%

Education

Degree: Bachelor's degree or higher

Ranks

Licence: Illinois - Active And Authorized To Practice Law Date: 1999

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Christopher V. Carani, Chicago IL - Lawyer

Address:

Mcandrews, Held & Malloy
500 W Madison St Fl 34, Chicago, IL 60661
312-7758000 (Office)

Licenses:

Illinois - Active And Authorized To Practice Law 1999

Specialties:

Intellectual Property - 34%
Patent Infringement - 33%
Antitrust / Trade Law - 33%

Christopher Carani videos

Youtube

Design Rights: Functionality And Scope Of Protection - Christopher Carani

Duration:

52m 35s

Description:

Chicago IP attorney Christopher Carani of the law firm McAndrews, Held & Malloy Ltd. spoke about the recently published book...

Chris Carani Interview

Duration:

3m 8s

Ip Lecture Series: Christopher V. Carani | Uic Law

Duration:

1h 27m 52s

Description:

In the world-wide battle royale between consumer tech titans Apple and Samsung, design patents have taken center stage.

Christopher Carani - Mcandrews, Held & Malloy

Duration:

20m 6s

Description:

'The Ever-Stimulating Conundrum of Evergreening IP Rights' from The Future of Design Protection Conference in Oxford, UK on...

Chris Carani Bass & Vocals

Duration:

54s

Description:

Chris Carani on bass & vocals with Brent Kimbrough and Co. at the Christkindl Market 2010, in Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL.

Christopher Carani resumes & CV records

Resumes

Adjunct Professor Of Law

Location:

Chicago, IL

Industry:

Law Practice

Work:

Chicago Kent College of Law
Adjunct Professor of Law Aippi - International Association For the Protection of Intellectual Property
Chair of Committee on Designs Northwestern University School of Law
Adjunct Professor American Bar Association 2010 - 2014
Chair of Design Rights Committee American Intellectual Property Law Association (Aipla) 2006 - 2010
Chair of Committee on Industrial Designs Federal Judiciary 1999 - 2000
Law Clerk To the Honorable Rebecca R Pallmeyer Mcandrews, Held & Malloy, Ltd. 1999 - 2000
Intellectual Property Attorney

Education:

University of Chicago Law School 1996 - 1999
Doctor of Jurisprudence, Doctorates, Law Marquette University 1991 - 1995
Bachelors, Bachelor of Science, Engineering Florida College of Natural Health - Maitland

Skills:

Intellectual Property, Patents, Patent Litigation, Trademarks, Licensing, Patent Prosecution, Litigation, Copyright Law, Legal Opinions, Trade Secrets, Legal Writing, Design Patents, Legal Research, Registered Patent Attorney, Commercial Litigation, Patentability, Negotiation, Appeals

Interests:

Skiing
Languages
Jazz
Baseball
Travel

Languages:

English
Italian

Independent Music Professional

Location:

Greater Chicago Area

Industry:

Music

In the News

News

Oracle Wins Court Ruling Against Google In Multibillion-Dollar Copyright Case

Date:

Mar 27, 2018

Category:

Business

Source:

Wall Street Journal

What weve learned here is that the fair-use defense, used in commercial contexts, has limited application, even if at the expense of potential technical efficiencies and interoperability, said Christopher Carani, a partner at McAndrews, Held & Malloy who teaches intellectual property law at N

Google Loses Android Battle And Could Owe Oracle Billions Of Dollars

Date:

Mar 27, 2018

Category:

Business

Source:

CNNMoney

As of 2016, Oracle was seeking about $9 billion from Google. But because APIs have become much more widespread over the years, a court could decide that Oracle deserves more, said Christopher Carani, a partner with McAndrews, Held & Malloy and a professor at Northwestern's law school.

Us Trade Commission Rules Apple Violated Samsung Patents

Date:

Jun 05, 2013

Category:

Sci/Tech

Source:

KCCU

HENN: Christopher Carani is an attorney and patent expert. Carani says the ITC order could actually prevent Apple from importing some kinds of iPhones and iPads into the U.S. But it's unlikely to hurt Apple's earnings. The import ban doesn't go into effect immediately - Apple could still appeal - an

Android Designers Seek Distance From Apple Smartphones

Date:

Sep 07, 2012

Category:

Sci/Tech

Source:

InformationWeek

Christopher Carani, chairman of the American Bar Association's design rights committee and a partner in McAndrews, Held, & Malloy in Chicago, said Apple was upholding a high standard in industrial design that other smartphone manufacturers should heed. "I am highly confident that the world's lea

Verdict Shows Samsung Needs To Copy Apple Design Culture: Tech

Date:

Sep 03, 2012

Category:

Sci/Tech

Source:

Businessweek

Giving more power to creative designers will be Samsungsfastest way to change course, said Christopher Carani, a partnerat the Chicago-based intellectual property law firm McAndrews,Held & Malloy Ltd.

What Does Smartphone War Mean For Innovation?

Date:

Aug 30, 2012

Category:

Sci/Tech

Source:

Philadelphia Inquirer

"In a nutshell, yes there will be some delay to market with respect to similar-looking smartphones that need to be redesigned," said Christopher Carani, a partner with the Chicago intellectual property law firm McAndrews, Held & Malloy.

Apple-Samsung Case Far From Over, But Won't Delay Next Iphone, Analysts Say

Date:

Aug 29, 2012

Category:

Sci/Tech

Source:

PCWorld

They are likely to include one by Apple that would ask her to essentially overrule the jury's verdict on the Galaxy Tab 10.1, said Christopher Carani, a design patent attorney at McAndrews, Held & Malloy in Chicago. Such so-called "directed verdicts" are rarely granted and in this case would re

Publications & IP owners

Us Patents

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US Patent:

D565570, Apr 1, 2008

Filed:

Jan 31, 2006

Appl. No.:

29/252997

Inventors:

James Scapillato - LaGrange Park IL, US
Thomas Kouvelis - Antioch IL, US
Alfred Rotiroti - Niles IL, US
Barry Yip - Oak Creek WI, US
Christopher V. Carani - Chicago IL, US

Assignee:

Global Think Tank LLC - Chicago IL

International Classification:

1402

US Classification:

D14403

Electronic Device Case

US Patent:

2007002, Feb 1, 2007

Filed:

Nov 14, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/273233

Inventors:

James Scapillato - LaGrange Park IL, US
Thomas Kouvelis - Antioch IL, US
Alfred Rotiroti - Niles IL, US
Barry Yip - Oak Creek WI, US
Christopher Carani - Chicago IL, US

International Classification:

B65H 75/40

US Classification:

242400100, 242402000, 242405100

Abstract:

Certain embodiments of the present invention provide an apparatus for a portable electronic device case including: a sheath portion capable of sheathing a portable electronic device, wherein the sheath portion includes at least one window that allows a user to interact with the portable electronic device; and a cord-winding portion capable of being integrated with the sheath portion, the cord-winding portion capable of receiving a cord portion of an accessory for the portable electronic device, wherein the cord-winding portion is capable of maintaining the cord portion in a substantially stable and a substantially tangle-free disposition, and wherein the user may continue interaction with the portable electronic device while the cord portion is stored in the cord-winding portion. Thus, cord storage encasement of the electronic device, and interaction with electronic devices are achieved in a convenient manner, which simplifies rather than complicates portable electronic device operation.

Electronic Device Case

US Patent:

D560350, Jan 29, 2008

Filed:

Jul 26, 2005

Appl. No.:

29/234952

Inventors:

James Scapillato - LaGrange Park IL, US
Thomas Kouvelis - Antioch IL, US
Alfred Rotiroti - Niles IL, US
Barry Yip - Oak Creek WI, US
Christopher V. Carani - Chicago IL, US

Assignee:

Global Think Tank, LLC - Niles IL

International Classification:

0301

US Classification:

D 3201, D3218

Possible Relatives

Denis L Carani Robert C Carani Christopher Johnson Christopher Stamps Christopher M Standifer Christopher L Standish Christopher M Standley Christopher M Johnston Christopher R Standridge Christopher R Stanek

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