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Justin B. Rand

Practice Summary

Justin Rand joined Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione in 2000. Mr. Rand's intellectual property practice focuses on all aspects of patent prosecution and litigation in the mechanical and biological fields. He has experience prosecuting patent applications in the mechanical and biological fields, as well as in the preparation of opinion letters. Mr. Rand also counsels clients on contractual and licensing issues as well as product portfolio analysis and management.

Honors/Distinctions
  • Illinois Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, 2010
  • Managing Editor, American Journal of Law and Medicine, 1999-2000
  • Staff Member, American Journal of Law and Medicine, 1998-1999
Representative Matters
  • TruCook, Inc. v. The Helman Group, et al., (N.D. Ill. 2000-2002). Subject: Design Patent and Trade Dress Infingement. Issue: Infringement and validity. Resolution: Case settled successfully after Markman hearing.
  • Star Scientific, Inc. v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. (D. Md. 2001-Present). Subject: Patent Infringement. Issue: Infringement and Validity. Resolution: Patents held invalid and unenforceable. Case is currently on appeal in the Federal Circuit.
Mechanical Patents and Applications
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  • US 2004/0074004 A1, to Boso, et al., "Inflatable Support System," April 22, 2004
  • 6,622,499, to Gielda, et al., "Multi-Purpose Air Cycle System," Septermber 23, 2003
  • 6,616,432, to Szczepanski, et al., "Fluid Pump Mechanism for Use in Existing Gearsets," September 9, 2003
  • 6,607,628, to Szalony, "Method for Utilizing an Electro-Rheological or Magneto-Rheological Substance in Mechanical Components," August 19, 2003
  • D477,912, to Cunningham, et al., "Drill Bit Case," August 5, 2003
  • 6,581,740, to Szalony, "Multiple Disc Clutch Pack Having Rheological Film Layer," June 24, 2003
  • D473,776, to Hopper, et al., "Clamp Device," April 29, 2003
  • 6,555,944, to York, "Deflection Resisting Rotor Assembly," April 29, 2003
  • 6,540,429, to Weisgerber, et al., "Threaded Rod and Gear Locking Mechanism," April 1, 2003
  • 6,527,505, to Yu, et al., "Regenerative Fuel Pump Flow Chamber," March 4, 2003
  • 6,528,110, to Szalony, "Method for Utilizing an Electro-Rheological or Magneto-Rheological Substance in Mechanical Components," March 4, 2003
  • 6,520,654, to Angell, et al., "Thin Panel Lit Cluster," February 18, 2003
  • 6,481,420, to Panusuk, et al., "Method and Apparatus for Maintaining the Alignment of a Fuel Injector," November 19, 2002
  • 6,481,761, to Schroeder
  • ,et al., "Frusto-Conical Seal Fitting," November 19, 2002
  • 6,428,860, to Szalony, "Method for Manufacturing Magneto-Rheological or Electro Rheological Substance-Impregnated Materials," August 6, 2002
  • 6,701,559, to Boso et al., “Increased Height Inflatable Support System,” April 9, 2004
  • 7,165,283, to Boso, et al., “Increased Height Inflatable Support System,”, January 23, 2007
  • US 2007/0033739, to Austen, et al. “Inflatable Support System Having Thermoplastic Polyurethane Construction”, February 15, 2007
Publications
  • "AIDS & HIV: Colorado Court Upholds Privacy Rights in Disclosure of Test Results," The Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics, Winter 1998
Memberships & Affiliations
  • American Bar Association
  • Illinois Bar Association
  • Chicago Bar Association
Legal Experience
  • Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, Chicago, Illinois
    Shareholder, 2008-Present
    Associate, 2000-2007
  • Boston University School of Law
    Research Assistant, Professor Joseph Brodley, Fall 1999
  • Swartz & Swartz, Boston, Massachusetts
    Law Clerk, Summer 1999
Non-Legal Experience
  • Cahners Business Information, Newton, Massachusetts
    Production Assistant, Summer 1998