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Jerold A. Jacover

Practice Summary

Jerold A. Jacover's practice includes much experience in patent, copyright and unfair competition, including litigation and trials. He has tried successfully cases that have involved a wide variety of technologies. These have included electronic circuitry, remote controls, robotics, electro-mechanical systems, injection molding and food and beverage equipment. Mr. Jacover has litigated Intellectual Property Cases for Abbott Laboratories, The B.F. Goodrich Company, The Coca-Cola Company, Motorola, Inc., etc. He has obtained several multi-million dollar recoveries for various clients, including a judgment in excess of $40,000,000 after a five-week patent jury trial.

Honors/Distinctions
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  • The Best Lawyers in America, 2007, 2008, 2010-2012
  • Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Leading Illinois Intellectual Property Lawyers, 2004-2009
  • Illinois Super Lawyers, Intellectual Property Litigation, 2005-2012
  • PLC Which Lawyer?, Recommended Intellectual Property Lawyer in Chicago, 2010, 2011 
  • Leading Intellectual Property Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network, Law Bulletin Publishing Company, 2004-2005, 2007, 2009-2011 
  • Who's Who in America, Marquis Publishing Co., 1994-Present
  • Who's Who in American Law, Marquis Publishing Co., 1988-Present
  • Who's Who Legal: Illinois, Patents, 2008
Representative Matters
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  • Star Scientific Inc. v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. (Tobacco curing methods)
  • PKM, Ltd. v.. The Coca-Cola Co. (beverage bottle labels)
  • Motorola, Inc. v. Vosi Technologies (vehicular audio system)
  • Kolody v. The Coca-Cola Co. (beverage cans)
  • Tec Air, Inc. v. Denso Corp. (injection molded plastic parts)
  • AMP Inc. v. Foxconn Corp. (electrical connectors)
  • National Presto Industries, Inc. v. Dazey Corp. (home appliances)
  • University of Illinois v. Pioneer Seed Co. (high oil corn seeds)
  • Mead Corp v. Abbott Laboratories (infant formula)
  • B.F. Goodrich Co. v. Insight Corp. (avionics equipment)
  • Intermatic, Inc. v. Chardonnay Corp. (remote control system)
  • The Coca-Cola Co. v. Reed Corp. (beverage dispensing machines)
  • Phelon Corp. v. Wabash, Inc. (electronic ignition systems)
Publications
Feature Profiles
  • "Your Client is Your Partner," an interview with Jerold A. Jacover and Pete Yonkman, General Counsel, Cook Group Inc., Chicago Lawyer, November 2004
Memberships & Affiliations
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  • American Intellectual Property Law Association
  • Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago
  • Intellectual Property Owners Association
  • Richard Linn American Inn of Court
  • National Inventors Hall of Fame
    Board of Directors, 2001
  • NCIPLA
    President Elect, 2001
  • Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago
    President, 2000-2001
    Board of Directors, 1993-2001
  • American Intellectual Property Law Association
    Board of Directors, 1994-1998
  • International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property
  • Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago Educational Foundation
    President, 1990-1992
  • The Chicago Lawyer
    Columnist, 1994-1998
Civic Activities
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  • American Technion Society, Board of Directors, 1996-Present
  • American Society for Technion, President, Chicago Chapter, 1990-1997
  • Evanston Youth Baseball Association, Baseball Coach, 1992
  • Evanston Youth Baseball Association, Board of Directors, 1990-1992
  • Congregation B'nai Emunah, Board of Directors, 1988-1992
  • Haven Middle School, Football Coach, 1990
  • Nippersink Community Club, President, 1988-1990
  • Grosse Pointe Soccer Club, Board of Directors, 1984-1986
  • Founder, Evanston Township High School program which awards a scholarship to a needy high school graduate
  • Founder, IPLAC Educational Foundation which awards scholarships to needy high school students in the Chicago area
Legal Experience
  • Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, Chicago, Illinois
    President, January 1, 2000-2006
    Shareholder, January 1, 1977-Present
    Attorney, 1973-Present
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