About Scott
Scott Cole earned a Bachelor of Science from Purdue University in 1999 and a Juris Doctor from Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology in 2006. He completed his legal training at a time when technology and intellectual property issues were becoming central to corporate strategy. Those academic years set a foundation that combines technical understanding and legal training.
He went on to work as an associate at Cooley Godward Kronish LLP. At the firm he practiced alongside litigators and transactional lawyers in matters that drew on both legal research and practical problem solving. Colleagues describe his time there as a period of steady professional development, where he took on assignments typical for associates at a national firm.
Mr. Cole is admitted to practice in Illinois and Virginia, and he is registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. That combination of admissions allows him to appear in state courts in those jurisdictions and to represent clients before the federal agency that handles patents and trademarks. It also means he can handle procedural work across different forums and advise clients about filing and enforcement options.
His background bridges two distinct academic institutions. Purdue provided a scientific and analytical undergraduate education, while Chicago-Kent supplied formal legal training. Together those experiences inform how he approaches legal problems: methodically, with attention to technical detail and courtroom procedure when needed. He has prepared briefs, reviewed complex documents, and participated in conferences that bring legal and technical questions together.
Colleagues note that he is comfortable moving between detailed regulatory work and the broader questions that affect a client’s business decisions. He has handled assignments that require coordination with multiple teams and has navigated the procedural requirements of state bars and the federal patent office. His career path reflects the kind of practice that often sits at the intersection of law and technology.
As of 2026, he continues to work in matters that involve the Illinois and Virginia bars and filings before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. His current practice focuses on representing clients in those jurisdictions and before the USPTO.
