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Chicago is a pivotal component of McDermott’s national IP practice, which numbers 140 lawyers and patent agents across seven US offices. Chicago IP practice provides a full suite of offerings: IP litigation, prosecution and enforcement covering patents, trademarks and copyrights.
McDermott is one of few Chicago intellectual property practices that offers the full spectrum of sophisticated IP services, including litigation, prosecution and enforcement matters, due diligence and other transactional support, all covering every category of intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, rights of publicity, and trade secrets. We are characterized by a full-service ethos, attractive to clients seeking integrated IP services.
The Chicago practice handles all aspects of trademark work – filings, enforcement/policing advice, litigation, and strategic international portfolio management. McDermott is one of a handful of Chicago firms with a comprehensive trademark practice integrated into its overall IP offering.
McDermott has deep experience and knowledge of the key laws which govern the relationship between branded and generic drugs – the Hatch-Waxman Act and Abbreviated New Drug Applications. Chicago-based teams have represented pharma companies in more than 30 cases, and our clientele includes numerous heavyweights.
McDermott has a strong tradition of success in the pharmaceuticals/biotechnology, medical device, high technology, media and consumer goods industries.
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McDermott Will & Emery advises on the full range of IP matters, with experts in areas including trademark, patent and copyright law. Services provided include portfolio management and development, as well as IP litigation. It has growing experience in Hatch-Waxman and ANDA litigation. The team is adept at handling matters at the ITC, PTAB and Federal Circuit proceedings, with areas of strength including infringement claims, inter partes reviews, misappropriation of trade secrets claims and inventorship disputes. The team also handles due diligence relating to corporate transactions.
Work Highlights
- McDermott Will & Emery represented Shutterstock in the development and management of its patent portfolio including advising, counseling and executing patent strategies.
Strengths
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"The McDermott is the best of best. They lawyers are knowledgeable and ensure that the final product is well polished. In addition, they are very responsive, professional and extremely ethical."
"I continue to be impressed by how dynamic they are in their representation and how easy they make it for in-house counsel with their depth of knowledge and expertise."
"We are regularly involved in complex IP matters, which McDermott always manages with the utmost skill and professionalism."
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"The McDermott is the best of best. They lawyers are knowledgeable and ensure that the final product is well polished. In addition, they are very responsive, professional and extremely ethical."
"I continue to be impressed by how dynamic they are in their representation and how easy they make it for in-house counsel with their depth of knowledge and expertise."
"We are regularly involved in complex IP matters, which McDermott always manages with the utmost skill and professionalism."
Notable Practitioners
Christina Martini maintains a notable trademark practice, advising clients on the management of international portfolios and handling related prosecution and regulatory matters. As global head of McDermott's trademark prosecution and controversy practice she is experienced in providing counsel on social media and online advertising concerns.
"Christina is a high-caliber transactional, planning and portfolio management lawyer. She is impressive."
"She is great in that she is very practical. She tailored all of our decisions to our company's needs."
Michael Chu is recognized for his extensive IP litigation practice, which includes PTAB proceedings and cross-border patent disputes. As the current local IP practice leader in Chicago, he offers significant expertise in complex technology-related matters.
Ahsan Shaikh is highlighted for his patent prosecution expertise, advising clients on patent application drafting and examination strategies. As global head of McDermott's patent prosecution practice, he represents notable technology clients.
"Ahsan is technically sound, strategic and provides good advice."
"Ahsan is beyond impressive. He takes client care and customer service to another level."
"He is communicative and knowledgeable. Ahsan is extremely passionate about his clients. He makes a very strong and unique effort to learn about his clients' particular needs and provides tailored counsel."
Jennifer Mikulina is an experienced trademark attorney who regularly counsels on portfolio management and due diligence in relation to transactions. She also advises on complex copyright matters.
"Jennifer always provides excellent legal advice and is very skilled at explaining any resulting commercial implications."
"She is outstanding and consistently provides prompt, practical and actionable advice, instead of merely identifying issues."
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