- J.D., cum laude, Northern Illinois University College of Law, 1984
- Graduate Studies, Molecular Biology/Biotechnology, Illinois Institute of Technology, 1992
- B.S., Political Science, Illinois State University, 1981
- Supreme Court of the United States
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit
- U.S. Dist. Court, N.D. Illinois, Trial Bar
- U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
Janet A. Pioli
Janet Pioli's intellectual property law practice encompasses patent clearance and due diligence, patent prosecution supervision, litigation and appeals in a variety of disciplines, and advertising review and clearance. Her practice also includes pro bono appeals to obtain disability benefits for United States veterans. She is a frequent speaker on a variety of topics, including patent law and advertising law.
- Leading Intellectual Property Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network, 2011
- Illinois Super Lawyers, Intellectual Property Law, 2009-2011
- "Smartphone Patent Wars: It’s the Operating System," chapter in Navigating Recent Mobile Patent Lawsuits, Aspatore Books, 2011, co-author with Timothy Q. Delaney
- Claim Construction in the Federal Circuit, co-author 2009 and 2010 editions
- "The Patent Law Fun House, What Next?" Landslide, September-October 2008, co-author with M. Addy
- "Willful Infringement Issues in Patent Cases," co-author
- "Patent Overview: Part 1," Patent Basics for the Non-Specialist 2008, Practising Law Institute, Chicago, Illinois, June 13, 2008
- "The Future of Patent Law - U.S. Supreme Court Update," Law Bulletin Seminars: Corporate IP, Chicago, Illinois, February 19, 2008
- "Litigating the Multinational Patent Dispute," moderator, Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione Client Seminar, Chicago, Illinois, November 1, 2007
- "Preparing Priority Applications that Succeed When Filed in the U.S. Patent Office and Enforced in the U.S. Courts," Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione Client Seminar, Munich, Germany, June 14, 2005
- "Knorr-Bremse v. Dana Corporation: How This Landmark Decision May Affect Your Company," Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione Client Seminar, Chicago, Illinois, October 12, 2004 and November 3, 2004
- Richard Linn American Inn of Court - Secretary 2009-2010, Board Member 2008-2009
- Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago
President, 2012-2013
President-Elect, 2011-2012
Committee Chair
Former Board Member - Licensing Executives Society (USA & Canada)
International Delegate - International Trademark Association
- Intellectual Property Owners Association
Brinks, Hofer, Gilson & Lione, Chicago, Illinois
Shareholder, January 2012-Present
Counsel, January 2005-2011
Associate, August 1998-2004
Law Offices of Evan B. Karnes II and Associates, Chicago, Illinois
Partner, 1993-1998
Helene Curtis, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Corporate Counsel, 1989-1993
Cook, McFarron and Manzo, Chicago, Illinois
Associate, May 1987-January 1989
Laff, Whitesel, Conte and Saret, Chicago Illinois
Associate, August 1984-April 1987
- Brinks Shareholder Janet Pioli Named President of IPLAC
- Brinks Promotes Seven Attorneys to Shareholder
- Corporate Counsel Ranks Brinks Among Busiest Patent Litigation Firms in United States
- 48 Brinks Attorneys Honored as Leading Intellectual Property Lawyers for 2011
- Super Lawyers Names 21 Brinks Attorneys to 2011 Business Edition List
- Brinks Attorneys Pioli and Richards Elected to Key Leadership Positions at Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago
- Brinks Attorneys Author Chapter in Aspatore Special Report on Mobile Phone Patents
- Law & Politics Lauds 24 Brinks Attorneys As 2011 Illinois Super Lawyers in Intellectual Property, Names Nine as Rising Stars
- Brinks Wins Federal Circuit Court Appeal for Veteran's Benefits Claim
- Brinks Attorney Pioli Elected Vice President of Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago
- 19 Brinks Attorneys Named 2010 "Illinois Super Lawyers" 12 Attorneys at Leading IP Firm Named "Rising Stars"
- Twenty-Five Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione Attorneys Named 2009 "Illinois Super Lawyers"
- Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione Announces New Shareholders and Counsel
