About

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

4
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.

Work Highlights

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

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Lee Eulgen
2
Lee Eulgen
2
Band 2
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.

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

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

Michael G Kelber
2
Michael G Kelber
2
Band 2

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.

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

Antony J McShane
4
Antony J McShane
4
Band 4
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.

Ranked Lawyers at
Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP

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Illinois

Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets

Lee Eulgen
2
Lee Eulgen
2
Band 2
Michael G Kelber
2
Michael G Kelber
2
Band 2
Antony J McShane
4
Antony J McShane
4
Band 4

Members

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Adam H. Masia

Alexandra Maloney

Alfred C. Tam

Andrea Stein Fuelleman

Andrew S. Fraker

Anthony Y. Wen

Bradley H. Valenzo

Bradley Rademaker

Brian P. Murray

David A. Wheeler

Emer Simic

Grace Wickstrom

Holby M. Abern

Ian J. Block

Jeffrey S. Ward

Joseph Sherling

Josh Hanson

Kara C. Michels

Katharine H. Campbell

Kevin A. O’Connor, Ph.D.

Head of Department

Kevin C. May

Laura E. Breckenridge

Laurel W. Salisbury

Matthew R. Tanke

Michael B. Harlin

Mike R. Turner

Nawshaba M. Siddiquee

Tanvi B. Patel

Thomas C. McDonough

Thomas J. Campbell Jr.

Whitney B.E. Jenkins