Nicole A. Keenan

Practice Counsel

Office

Chicago

Phone

+1 312 840 7842


Nicole Keenan brings a unique perspective to advising clients regarding various intellectual property matters in diverse technologies areas, including medical devices, pharmaceuticals, injection-molding systems, diagnostic equipment, telecommunications, and mechanical and consumer products. While Nicole counsels on trademark and copyright issues, her particular focus is patent litigation. She plays a key role in patent litigation matters, working closely with her clients to counsel them and protect their intellectual property.

With her former experience as a pharmacist, her registration and practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and her 20 years’ perspective helping clients with patent litigation, Nicole understands how to strategize and work closely with her clients throughout all stages of litigation.

Affiliated with the Chicago office but working remotely.

Credentials

  • Illinois, 2000
  • Tennessee, 2026

  • DePaul University College of Law, JD, cum laude, 2000
  • State University of New York at Buffalo, BS, Pharmacy, 1995

  • US District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 2000
  • US Patent and Trademark Office, 1999

Service / Recognition

  • American Bar Association
  • Chicago Bar Association
  • National Pharmacists Association

Nicole Keenan brings a unique perspective to advising clients regarding various intellectual property matters in diverse technologies areas, including medical devices, pharmaceuticals, injection-molding systems, diagnostic equipment, telecommunications, and mechanical and consumer products. While Nicole counsels on trademark and copyright issues, her particular focus is patent litigation. She plays a key role in patent litigation matters, working closely with her clients to counsel them and protect their intellectual property.

With her former experience as a pharmacist, her registration and practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and her 20 years’ perspective helping clients with patent litigation, Nicole understands how to strategize and work closely with her clients throughout all stages of litigation.

Affiliated with the Chicago office but working remotely.

  • Illinois, 2000
  • Tennessee, 2026

  • DePaul University College of Law, JD, cum laude, 2000
  • State University of New York at Buffalo, BS, Pharmacy, 1995

  • US District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 2000
  • US Patent and Trademark Office, 1999

  • American Bar Association
  • Chicago Bar Association
  • National Pharmacists Association

Overview

Nicole Keenan brings a unique perspective to advising clients regarding various intellectual property matters in diverse technologies areas, including medical devices, pharmaceuticals, injection-molding systems, diagnostic equipment, telecommunications, and mechanical and consumer products. While Nicole counsels on trademark and copyright issues, her particular focus is patent litigation. She plays a key role in patent litigation matters, working closely with her clients to counsel them and protect their intellectual property.

With her former experience as a pharmacist, her registration and practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and her 20 years’ perspective helping clients with patent litigation, Nicole understands how to strategize and work closely with her clients throughout all stages of litigation.

Affiliated with the Chicago office but working remotely.

Credentials

Admissions

  • Illinois, 2000
  • Tennessee, 2026

Education

  • DePaul University College of Law, JD, cum laude, 2000
  • State University of New York at Buffalo, BS, Pharmacy, 1995

Court Admissions

  • US District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 2000
  • US Patent and Trademark Office, 1999

Service / Recognition

Service to the Bar

  • American Bar Association
  • Chicago Bar Association
  • National Pharmacists Association

Nicole Keenan brings a unique perspective to advising clients regarding various intellectual property matters in diverse technologies areas, including medical devices, pharmaceuticals, injection-molding systems, diagnostic equipment, telecommunications, and mechanical and consumer products. While Nicole counsels on trademark and copyright issues, her particular focus is patent litigation. She plays a key role in patent litigation matters, working closely with her clients to counsel them and protect their intellectual property.

With her former experience as a pharmacist, her registration and practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and her 20 years’ perspective helping clients with patent litigation, Nicole understands how to strategize and work closely with her clients throughout all stages of litigation.

Affiliated with the Chicago office but working remotely.

Credentials

  • Illinois, 2000
  • Tennessee, 2026

  • DePaul University College of Law, JD, cum laude, 2000
  • State University of New York at Buffalo, BS, Pharmacy, 1995

  • US District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 2000
  • US Patent and Trademark Office, 1999

Service / Recognition

  • American Bar Association
  • Chicago Bar Association
  • National Pharmacists Association

Nicole Keenan brings a unique perspective to advising clients regarding various intellectual property matters in diverse technologies areas, including medical devices, pharmaceuticals, injection-molding systems, diagnostic equipment, telecommunications, and mechanical and consumer products. While Nicole counsels on trademark and copyright issues, her particular focus is patent litigation. She plays a key role in patent litigation matters, working closely with her clients to counsel them and protect their intellectual property.

With her former experience as a pharmacist, her registration and practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and her 20 years’ perspective helping clients with patent litigation, Nicole understands how to strategize and work closely with her clients throughout all stages of litigation.

Affiliated with the Chicago office but working remotely.

  • Illinois, 2000
  • Tennessee, 2026

  • DePaul University College of Law, JD, cum laude, 2000
  • State University of New York at Buffalo, BS, Pharmacy, 1995

  • US District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 2000
  • US Patent and Trademark Office, 1999

  • American Bar Association
  • Chicago Bar Association
  • National Pharmacists Association

Overview

Nicole Keenan brings a unique perspective to advising clients regarding various intellectual property matters in diverse technologies areas, including medical devices, pharmaceuticals, injection-molding systems, diagnostic equipment, telecommunications, and mechanical and consumer products. While Nicole counsels on trademark and copyright issues, her particular focus is patent litigation. She plays a key role in patent litigation matters, working closely with her clients to counsel them and protect their intellectual property.

With her former experience as a pharmacist, her registration and practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and her 20 years’ perspective helping clients with patent litigation, Nicole understands how to strategize and work closely with her clients throughout all stages of litigation.

Affiliated with the Chicago office but working remotely.

Credentials

Admissions

  • Illinois, 2000
  • Tennessee, 2026

Education

  • DePaul University College of Law, JD, cum laude, 2000
  • State University of New York at Buffalo, BS, Pharmacy, 1995

Court Admissions

  • US District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 2000
  • US Patent and Trademark Office, 1999

Service / Recognition

Service to the Bar

  • American Bar Association
  • Chicago Bar Association
  • National Pharmacists Association