Intellectual Property
USA Guide 2024 : Illinois
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Provided by Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP
Neal Gerber Eisenberg’s nationally acclaimed Intellectual Property & Technology Transactions practice manages, prosecutes and enforces global patent and trademark portfolios and is consistently recognized as one of the leading IP practices in Chicago and beyond. The group has obtained major victories for some of the most cutting-edge technology and Fortune 500 companies.
We represent multinational, mid-sized and emerging companies, start-ups, nonprofit organizations and individuals in all realms of IP law, including counseling, litigation and prosecution matters that involve patents, trademarks, service marks, domain names, trade dress, trade secrets, copyrights and advertising claims.
The group has also negotiated some of the largest technology deals of their respective types ever conducted in the U.S. and abroad. Our attorneys are also well-versed in helping clients leverage their intellectual property assets through transactions, including developing and negotiating licensing programs, and transferring technology and know-how.
U.S. News-Best Lawyers' "Best Law Firms" ranks the firm’s IP and technology transactions group in the first tier of Chicago law firms and among the best nationally. The group is also ranked in Chambers USA, in which our clients describe the group as “a talented team that can call in the support of colleagues in other departments to offer expertise across a broad array of areas.”
For more information, please visit http://www.nge.com/IP/.
Chambers Review
Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg offers a comprehensive service to large gaming, pharmaceutical and computer software clients. The firm is particularly strong on patent prosecution, as well as the management and protection of patent and trademark portfolios. The firm provides experienced representation for PTAB matters, with additional strength in patent, trademark and trade dress disputes.
Work Highlights
- Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg represented Hikma Pharmaceuticals in a patent infringement action brought by InfoRLife and WG Critical Care pursuant to the Hatch-Waxman Act.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg team is knowledgeable, prompt and good consultants."
"We have been very satisfied with the firm's work in all respects. Its lawyers are smart, professional and practical. They balance the best legal approach with practical legal strategy."
"The team is made of attorneys who are extremely deep in science, have a strong grasp of technology and are knowledgeable about the law."
"The Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg team is knowledgeable, prompt and good consultants."
"We have been very satisfied with the firm's work in all respects. Its lawyers are smart, professional and practical. They balance the best legal approach with practical legal strategy."
"The team is made of attorneys who are extremely deep in science, have a strong grasp of technology and are knowledgeable about the law."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Kelber cochairs Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP's IP group and is well regarded for his trademark and trade dress infringement practice. He also advises on portfolio development and management.
"Michael understands the business implications of our decisions and gives practical advice."
Lee Eulgen's broad intellectual property expertise spans both noncontentious advisory work and high-stakes litigation.
"Lee is knowledgeable, brilliant, smart, capable and has a nice approach."
"He delivers incredibly thorough and reliable work products."
Antony McShane advises clients on the enforcement of trademarks and the development of portfolios, as well as issues involving counterfeit activities. His expertise includes counseling clients in relation to online and social media advertising, as well as handling TTAB mandates.
"Antony is truly an outstanding IP practitioner who provides creative and effective analyses and solutions to seemingly intractable problems."
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Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP
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