Intellectual Property Lawyers in Illinois

361 lawyers listed. Patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.

Listings are a starting point, not a ranking of legal ability. Imported details may be outdated. Check official licensing records and ask the office about your specific matter and availability.

Scott Glickson

McGuire Woods · Chicago, IL
Unclaimed profileIntellectual PropertyHealth CareCommunications and InternetMergers and Acquisitions

Michael Melbinger

Winston & Strawn LLP · Chicago, IL
Unclaimed profileEmploymentBusiness and CorporateConsumer ProtectionHealth Care

Andrew Johnstone

Winston & Strawn LLP · Chicago, IL
Unclaimed profileBusiness and CorporateConsumer ProtectionGovernment and AdministrativeAppeals

Scott Glauberman

Winston & Strawn LLP · Chicago, IL
Unclaimed profileBusiness and CorporateConsumer ProtectionAppealsCommunications and Internet

Matthew Furton

Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell LLP · Chicago, IL
Unclaimed profileBusiness and CorporateIntellectual Property

Rex Sessions

Winston & Strawn LLP · Chicago, IL
Unclaimed profileEmploymentConsumer ProtectionHealth CareAppeals

Julie Anne Katz

Husch, Blackwell, Sanders, Welsh & Katz LLP · Chicago, IL
Unclaimed profileIntellectual PropertyTrademarksTrade Secrets

Kathleen Rheintgen

Husch, Blackwell, Sanders, Welsh & Katz LLP · Chicago, IL
Unclaimed profileIntellectual PropertyPatentsTrademarksTrade Secrets

About these 361 listings

The practice areas listed most often are Patents (171), Trademarks (119), Trade Secrets (74) and Copyright (23). A lawyer can appear under more than one.

Most of these listings are in Chicago (351) and Evanston (3).

125 of the 361 listings show a year of admission. Of those, 56% were admitted more than 25 years ago and 1% within the last 10 years; the range runs from 1970 to 2018.

The firms and organizations that appear most often are Winston & Strawn LLP (76), Kirkland & Ellis LLP (37), Husch, Blackwell, Sanders, Welsh & Katz LLP (33), Sidley Austin LLP (32) and Bell, Boyd & Lloyd LLP (23).

The law schools named most often are University of Illinois (41), Northwestern University (37), University of Michigan (25), University of Chicago Law School (22) and University of Michigan Law School (20).

These figures describe the intellectual property lawyers listed in this directory for Illinois, not every lawyer there. Many listings come from older public records and have not been confirmed by the lawyer. Counts in brackets are numbers of listings.

How do I check that a intellectual property lawyer in Illinois is licensed?

Start with the official attorney lookup linked on this page. Match the lawyer’s full name and bar number, and read the current status and any restrictions. Ask the lawyer to confirm authorization for your matter; a directory listing does not establish eligibility.

What does a intellectual property lawyer in Illinois typically charge?

Ask the lawyer whether the work is billed hourly, at a flat rate, on contingency, or another basis. Request a written explanation of the scope, consultation charge, expenses, and payment terms. Published profile information may be incomplete; confirm fees directly.