Intellectual Property Lawyers in Chicago, IL

351 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 Imported details may be outdated.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.

Peter McCabe

Winston & Strawn LLP · Chicago, IL
Unclaimed profileBusiness and CorporateConsumer ProtectionWhite Collar CrimeAntitrust

Bart Lazar

Seyfarth Shaw LLP · Chicago, IL
Unclaimed profileBusiness and CorporateCommunications and InternetTrademarksCopyright

Erik Flom

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

Linda Friedlieb

Sidley Austin LLP · Chicago, IL
Unclaimed profileIntellectual PropertyAppealsCommunications and InternetTheft and Property Crimes

Eric Broxterman

Winston & Strawn LLP · Chicago, IL
Unclaimed profileIntellectual PropertyHealth CareCommunications and InternetTrademarks

Michael Levinson

Seyfarth Shaw LLP · Chicago, IL
Unclaimed profileBusiness and CorporateArbitration and MediationEmployment ContractsContracts

Susan Benton

Winston & Strawn LLP · Chicago, IL
Unclaimed profileEmploymentConsumer ProtectionAppealsWrongful Termination

Heather Hansche

Chapman and Cutler LLP · Chicago, IL
Unclaimed profileBusiness and CorporateConsumer ProtectionIntellectual PropertyGovernment and Administrative

About these 351 listings

The practice areas listed most often are Patents (168), Trademarks (118), Trade Secrets (74) and Copyright (22). A lawyer can appear under more than one.

118 of the 351 listings show a year of admission. Of those, 55% 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 (75), Kirkland & Ellis LLP (37), Sidley Austin LLP (32), Husch, Blackwell, Sanders, Welsh & Katz 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 (21) and University of Michigan Law School (20).

These figures describe the intellectual property lawyers listed in this directory for Chicago, IL, 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.