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Accreditation and CLE Rules for Illinois
Courses purchased through UnitedCLE.com are provided and fully accredited by The National Academy of Continuing Legal Education, an Accredited CLE Provider in Illinois.
Illinois attorneys are required to take 30 credit hours every 2 years including 6 professional responsibility credits. Of the 6 professional responsibility hours at least 1 must be in diversity and inclusion, and at least 1 must be in mental health and substance abuse.
Illinois attorneys can earn all 30 CLE credit hours with us including 4 credit hour of Ethics, 1 credit hour of Diversity and Inclusion and 1 credit hour in Mental Health and Substance Abuse using our Online & iOS/Android App courses.
Experienced Illinois attorneys are divided into two compliance groups. Attorneys with last names that start with the letters A through M are due on June 30th of even numbered years. Attorneys with last names that start with the letters N through Z are due on June 30th of odd numbered years.
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Newly Admitted attorneys in Illinois must complete 15 total credit hours in their first year of admission. This requirement consists of 6 credits of Basic Skills course that have been directly approved by the MCLE Board to meet the special Basic Skills requirement. Newly Admitted attorneys can fulfill their entire requirement with us, including Basic Skills credits, using our Online & iOS/Android App formats. The deadline to complete these newly admit requirements is one year after your date of admission on the last day of the month (S. Ct. Rule 793(b)).
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Understanding the Four Types of Intellectual Property: A Practical Introduction
Courses purchased through UnitedCLE.com are provided and fully accredited by The National Academy of Continuing Legal Education, an Accredited CLE Provider in Illinois.
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General Credits
2
$55
All Courses Available iOS/Android Web
About This Course
This CLE program offers a practical introduction to the core categories of intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Participants will examine the distinct protections each form of intellectual property provides, the circumstances in which they arise, and key considerations for identifying and preserving these rights.
Designed for attorneys across practice areas, the course focuses on spotting potential intellectual property issues that may emerge in client matters and understanding when specialized analysis may be needed. Attendees will gain guidance on recognizing IP-related concerns early, incorporating those considerations into client counseling, and effectively coordinating with intellectual property practitioners when appropriate.
