Intellectual Property
USA Guide 2024 : Illinois
Band 5
Contact number
312 222 0800About
Provided by Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Michael Best’s Illinois Intellectual Property team is uniquely equipped to enhance and safeguard our clients’ competitive positions.
Our highly recognized intellectual property team offers key advantages: we know our client’s businesses; we understand their technology; and we have the skills to help them strategically develop, manage, and protect their intellectual assets.
Our Illinois team consisting of nearly 30 lawyers and IP professionals—including patent engineers and registered agents—provides the full range of legal services related to all aspects of IP. Our Illinois practitioners practice on national and global stages in trademark, patent, and copyright law, including prosecution, portfolio management, enforcement, clearance, defense, and litigation.
Many of our lawyers hold advanced degrees and possess business experience in fields such as computer science, engineering, physics, chemistry, and biotechnology. A significant number have served as examiners in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO), giving us a valuable perspective on patent and trademark issues.
Backed from extensive research and our Illinois team’s deep understanding of local industries and regulations, we create and implement programs designed to increase the value of IP assets while minimizing downside risk. Our approach is balanced but aggressive, and it has produced an exceptional record of success.
Chambers Review
Michael Best & Friedrich can boast a broad intellectual property practice. The firm handles patent prosecution, litigation and portfolio management. Its capabilities also extend to trademark prosecution and clearance. The team is experienced in handling IP transactions and providing strategic counseling to its clients.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We work with Michael Best & Friedrich because the team is very responsive, transparent and strong regarding intellectual property law."
"Michael Best works closely with our company to fully understand its needs which makes a great difference with how they approach complex matters."
"The Michael Best team uses its understanding of our company to develop multiple approaches that meet the company's needs, and always has a number back-up plans ready."
"We work with Michael Best & Friedrich because the team is very responsive, transparent and strong regarding intellectual property law."
"Michael Best works closely with our company to fully understand its needs which makes a great difference with how they approach complex matters."
"The Michael Best team uses its understanding of our company to develop multiple approaches that meet the company's needs, and always has a number back-up plans ready."
Notable Practitioners
Luke DeMarte chairs the trademark group at Michael Best & Friedrich. He handles trademark filings and portfolio management on behalf of his clients. He also advises his clients on the licensing of their IP rights and works with notable clients in the retail, media, sports and hospitality sectors, amongst others.
"Luke is very knowledgeable. His ability to get rid of issues without litigating is remarkable."
"He is highly responsive, gives solid advice, and is experienced and strong at handling urgent matters."
Louise Arnott is an up-and-coming IP attorney building a remarkable intellectual property practice. Her capabilities cover trademarks, copyrights, trade dress and brand protection. She represents clients in filings, portfolio development and management as well as opposition and cancellation proceedings.
"Louise is fantastic. She is wonderful to work with, very responsive, straightforward, calm and always quick."
"Louise Arnott is impressive."
Ranked Lawyers at
Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Illinois
Members
Provided by Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Blaine Zern, Ph.D.
Charles Laff
Christine Filarski
Garrett Hausman
Jeffrey Brown
Katherine Lyons
Marshall Schmitt
Martin Stern
Michelle Kouba
Prateek Reddy
Susan Frohling
Todd Hofmeister, Ph.D.
WIlliam Carroll, Ph.D.