Tracking Northern District of Illinois IP Cases
On August 4, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. the Northern District of Illinois and the American Red Cross will host a blood drive at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse. This is a great opportunity to make a difference. Your donation will provide life-saving blood to those in need.
Appointments are encouraged but walk-ins are…
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and the Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter proudly announce the Courthouse Book Drive. Donations of new or gently used children’s books (grades K-8) are being accepted for the American Dreams Playroom at the Dirksen Federal Building. This incredible effort ensures that every child attending a…
On April 17, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., the Asian American Bar Association of Chicago (AABA Chicago) in collaboration with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, will host a complimentary webinar focusing on federal motion practice.
This special program, part of the Sidebar with Judge Kim series, will feature…
On April 1, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the Asian American Bar Association of Chicago (AABA Chicago) in collaboration with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, will host a listening party and reception for the live‑streamed Supreme Court oral argument in the birthright citizenship case, Trump v. Barbara, No.
On February 11, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, in collaboration with the Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter and the Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago, Inc., is hosting what promises to be an interesting and timely program titled “A Critical Review of…
This Friday from 10am until 3:45pm CT Chicago Kent is putting on an interesting, online symposium exploring Exhibit A IP litigation. It will no doubt have a big focus on Northern District cases and jurisprudence because so much of the Schedule A litigation is filed in Chicago. Register here for this free seminar.
The day…
The Northern District of Illinois is accepting applications for a full-time United States Magistrate Judge position in the Eastern Division in Chicago. This prestigious role comes with significant responsibilities, a highly competitive annual salary of $227,608 and after 14 years of service and reaching age 65, a retiring Magistrate Judge receives an annuity equal to…
The Northern District of Illinois updated its summons form, which is now required when submitting a summons via ECF in the Northern District. And as of February 10, 2025, all summonses must be submitted via ECF.
The newly revised summons form is available on the Northern District’s website under the “Forms” section or…
