Joan I. Norek

Background

Norek, Joan I. was born on January 26, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Michael Stephen and Viola Catherine (Harbecke) Norek.

Education

University of Illinois (Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry, 1968). DePaul University (Juris Doctor, cum laude, 1975).

Career

Williams v. Gillette; Rz v Katechs.Worked at Joan I. Norek (AV) (Chicago, Illinois) specializing in Patent Litigation, Trademark Litigation, Patent Licensing Patent & Trademark. Admitted to the bar, 1975, Illinois. 1976, United States. District Court, Northern District of Illinois and United States.

Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit. Registered to practice before United States. Patent and Trademark Office.

Member, American Chemical Society, 1994—. Member: Chicago Bar Association. Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (Chairperson, United States.

Patent Committee, 1996-1997. Chairperson, Continuing Legal Education Committee, 1991-1993. Board of Managers, 1989-1991).

Achievements

• Bar: Illinois 1975, United States District Court (northern district) Illinois 1976, United States Court Appeals (7th circuit) 1976. Registered patent attorney United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Membership

Member, American Chemical Society, 1994—. Member: Chicago Bar Association. Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (Chairperson, United States.

Patent Committee, 1996-1997. Chairperson, Continuing Legal Education Committee, 1991-1993. Board of Managers, 1989-1991).

Connections

Father:

Michael Stephen Norek

Mother:

Viola Catherine (Harbecke) Norek