John Flannery, attorney considered a giant in intellectual property law, dies at 92
John Flannery
Courtesy of Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery LLP
In the world of intellectual property law, attorney John Flannery was a giant.
Back in 1960, he obtained the original patent on the videotape recorder, which changed the future of television, and his caseload of complex issues grew from there.
The longtime Park Ridge resident died Saturday. He was 92.
Flannery was the last name partner to work for the firm Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery in Chicago. His career there stretched nearly 60 years and included leading the firm's litigation practice for several decades.