Background
Blackstone, Junior, Raiford A. was born on January 8, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan, United States.
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Raiford A. Blackstone Jr.
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University of Cincinnati (Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering, 1965). Loyola University (Juris Doctor, 1970).
Career
Worked at Trexler, Bushnell, Giangiorgi & Blackstone, Ltd. (Chicago, Illinois) specializing in Intellectual Property Law including Patent, Trademark, Copyright, Trade Secrets and Unfair Competition Law and related matters. Admitted to the bar, 1970, Illinois, United States.
District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar and registered to practice before United States. Patent and Trademark Office. 1975, United States. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit.
1976, United States. Supreme Court. 1978-1982, United States. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals.
1982, United States. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Member: Chicago (Chairman: Science, Technology and the Law Committee, 1975), Illinois State (Member, Patent and Trademark Section) and American Bar Associations. Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (Chairman: Computers and Electronics Committee, 1993).
Early in our history, our firm realized the importance of providing legal services in an atmosphere that allows for ongoing personal contact with our clients. To meet this end, our firm has purposely maintained its smaller size which provides assurance that each client receives the greatest benefit from our firm's experience. Whether dealing with a large international corporation or an individual, our attorneys are committed to maintaining ongoing lines of communication with our clients and providing individualized, prompt and efficient legal services.
We work closely with our clients to acquire a first-hand understanding of their technology, inventions and other intellectual property needs.
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Member: Chicago (.
