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Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP

Intellectual Property

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Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP

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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 involving 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. We are also well-versed in helping clients leverage their IP 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. We are 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 https://www.nge.com/client-services/intellectual-property/.

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - Illinois

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
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.
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Work Highlights

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  • Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg managed several of BioNTech's US patent assets covering vaccine technology.

Strengths

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  • The team has extremely great attention to detail and is very in the weeds, coming up with arguments we'd not thought of previously.

    Intellectual Property respondentUSA

  • Neal, Gerber is best in class with regards to responsiveness.

    Intellectual Property respondentUSA

  • Service levels and responsiveness are areas where this firm truly shines.

    Intellectual Property respondentUSA

  • The team has deep knowledge and understanding of our industry and a passionate insightfulness for the protection of new and novel concepts.

    Intellectual Property respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Lee Eulgen
    Lee Eulgen

    Lee Eulgen

    Lee Eulgen's broad intellectual property expertise spans both noncontentious advisory work and high-stakes litigation.

    • Lee has exceptional experience and success in marketing, claims drafting and related IP protection matters.

      Intellectual Property respondentUSA

    • Lee is a hardworking, smart transactional lawyer. He is always available and responsive to our timeline.

      Intellectual Property respondentUSA

    • Lee is an excellent partner in dealing with the complex and fast-moving trademark issues our company experiences.

      Intellectual Property respondentUSA
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  • Michael G Kelber
    Michael G Kelber

    Michael G Kelber

    Michael Kelber co-chairs 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 is really smart.

      Intellectual Property respondentUSA

    • Michael is very practical, reasonable and tough when he needs to be, but also understands the interests of the business.

      Intellectual Property respondentUSA
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  • Antony J McShane
    Antony J McShane

    Antony J McShane

    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 an absolutely incredible asset for me and my firm.

      Intellectual Property respondentUSA
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Ranked Individuals at Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP (3)

Illinois

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    Lee Eulgen

    Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets

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    Michael G Kelber

    Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets

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    Antony J McShane

    Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets

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Members

Provided by Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP

  • Ian J. Block

  • Holby M. Abern

  • Laura E. Breckenridge

  • Katharine H. Campbell

  • Thomas J. Campbell Jr.

  • Andrew S. Fraker

  • Andrea Stein Fuelleman

  • Josh Hanson

  • Michael B. Harlin

  • Alexandra Maloney

  • Adam H. Masia

  • Kevin C. May

  • Thomas C. McDonough

  • Kara C. Michels

  • Kevin A. O’Connor, Ph.D.

    Head of Department

  • Tanvi B. Patel

  • Bradley Rademaker

  • Joseph Sherling

  • Nawshaba M. Siddiquee

  • Emer Simic

  • Alfred C. Tam

  • Matthew R. Tanke

  • Mike R. Turner

  • Bradley H. Valenzo

  • Jeffrey S. Ward

  • Anthony Y. Wen

  • David A. Wheeler

  • Whitney B.E. Jenkins

  • Laurel W. Salisbury

  • Brian P. Murray

  • Grace Wickstrom

  • Michael G Kelber

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  • Antony J McShane

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  • Lee Eulgen

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