Schedule A: Where Convenience & Civil Procedure Clash

I had the honor of being published in the latest volume of the Illinois Bar Journal. The article, “Schedule A: Where Convenience & Civil Procedure Clash,” examines the Schedule A area of IP litigation. The Northern District of Illinois has been a hotbed of such cases over the last ten years. However, the Court is becoming increasingly susipicous of such cases, mostly due to civil procedure and due process concerns. My article explores the pros and cons of the Schedule A model and the best way to curtail the infringement plaguing online platforms such as Amazon, eBay, and Temu.

The article is available here

About the Author

Christopher Keleher clerked for the Hon. William J. Bauer of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. This unique opportunity provided Mr. Keleher with an invaluable understanding of the inner workings of an appellate court. He saw what persuades judges and what does not, and utilizes this knowledge every time he writes an appellate brief. The Keleher Appellate Law Group handles all phases of appellate litigation in federal and state courts across the country. Read more here.