Gary Melchior Ropski

Background

Ropski, Gary Melchior was born on April 19, 1952 in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Joseph Albert and Irene Stefania (Mszanowski) Ropski.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physics, Carnegie-Mellon University, 1972. Juris Doctor cum laude, Northwestern University School Law, 1976.

Career

Bar: Illinois 1976, United States Patent and Trademark Office 1976, United States District Court (northern district) Illinois 1976, United States Court Appeals (7th circuit) 1977, United States District Court (eastern district) Wisconsin 1977, United States Court Appeals (3d circuit) 1981, United States Court Claims 1982, Pennsylvania 1982, United States Court Appeals (Federal circuit) 1982, Supreme Court of the United States Court 1982, United States District Court (eastern district) Michigan 1984, United States District Court (northern district) California 1986. Association Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, Chicago, 1976-1981, shareholder, 1981. Adjunct Professor patents and copyrights Northwestern University School Law, Chicago, 1982-1997.

Achievements

• Gary Melchior Ropski has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Bar Association, International Business Alliance, International Trademark Association, American Intellectual Property Law Association, Illinois Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law Association Chicago, Chicago Bar Association. Clubs: University, Chicago Yacht.

Connections

Married Barbara Mary Schleck, May 15, 1982.

Father:

Joseph Albert Ropski

Mother:

Irene Stefania (Mszanowski) Ropski

Spouse:

Barbara Mary Schleck