James L. Korenchan - Lawyer in Chicago, IL

James L. Korenchan is a partner at McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP. He specializes in electrical engineering and computer hardware and software, and has 9 years of experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications in a number of technical areas. Mr. Korenchan's patent prosecution experience includes U.S. and foreign patent prosecution, client counseling, due diligence, and patent validity, infringement, and enforceability.

Karen Chan has advised a variety of clients (including Fortune 500 companies) across a variety of technologies. Examples of technical experience in electrical engineering and computer hardware and software include mobile app operating systems, cloud computing, software as a service (SaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), wearable computing devices, communications, digital maps and vehicle navigation, robotics, and more. These include internet access control, voice recognition, media production and broadcasting systems, renewable energy computing, and home appliances. Examples of technical experience in the field of machinery and materials include kinematic robot design, advanced ignition systems, automotive diagnostics, automotive design, and antenna design.

He joined MBHB in 2012 as a technical advisor and patent agent, preparing and prosecuting patent applications. He attended law school evening classes while maintaining his full-time position in the company.

Prior to joining MBHB, he worked as an associate engineer at an automotive company in the Chicago metropolitan Area, where he leveraged his mechanical and electrical engineering skills in several departments to run projects on engine control systems, current product support, and reliability. In addition, as a system engineering intern at a telecommunications equipment company, he has worked on various application lifecycle management platforms.

He has been trained in improvised comedy from the Io Theater and Second City, and has performed in both theaters.  He is a former Boy Scout and won the rank of Eagle Scout in 2006.  He has also been involved in other community projects and initiatives such as the Habitat for Humanity Work Tour and Relay for Life (Interests of the American Cancer Society).