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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.
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Michael Best & Friedrich takes a common sense approach and has a deep understanding and knowledge of relevant industries.
Michael Best & Friedrich offers strong practical advice and action based on years of experience, along with an exceptional legal staff.
From my perspective, we are treated like a priority. Also, they are willing to accommodate last-minute requests and are willing to be flexible with meeting times.
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The firm provides a service that is excellent and has seamless communication.
Michael Best & Friedrich takes a common sense approach and has a deep understanding and knowledge of relevant industries.
Michael Best & Friedrich offers strong practical advice and action based on years of experience, along with an exceptional legal staff.
From my perspective, we are treated like a priority. Also, they are willing to accommodate last-minute requests and are willing to be flexible with meeting times.
One of my favorite things about working with the team is that they think strategically.
The firm provides a service that is excellent and has seamless communication.
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Luke is a subject matter expert who provides a really strong commercial perspective and is great communicator.
Luke understands our business, our perspective and our opportunities. He’s thoughtful, thorough, makes appropriate judgments and takes time to meet and gather appropriate details.
She is incredibly talented and seamless to work with.
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