Dr. Steven Cherny

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Biography

Steve Cherny is a Lecturer in Law at the University of Chicago Law School. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, obtained in 1987, and a Juris Doctor from the University of Chicago, awarded in 1991. His legal career includes substantial experience in patent law, where he has been involved in several high-profile cases. Notably, he participated in the Bard v. Gore case, which is recognized for being one of the largest civil judgments ever collected, currently amounting to one billion dollars. Steve has also been acknowledged for his contribution in the Innovatio v. Cisco case, a pioneering case in the area of identifying and valuing standards essential patents. In addition to his practice, he is active in writing and lecturing on contemporary intellectual property issues.

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Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy