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Provided by Floyd A Mandell
Floyd Mandell is the co-chair of the firm's Trademark/Copyright/Privacy group. He is the founder of the firm's Intellectual Property department. He has represented some of the world’s most recognizable companies in intellectual property litigation. Few other lawyers have handled as many high-profile cases over the past 20 years involving copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, trade dress, false advertising and defamation. He has been lead counsel in more than 40 published decisions, many involving novel or cutting-edge issues. On more than one occasion, Floyd has litigated cases with more than $1 billion at stake for his clients.
Katten Equity Partner; National Co-chair, Intellectual Property department
International Trademark Association (INTA); American Bar Association Litigation and Intellectual Property Sections; member of several panels as an arbitrator/mediator.
Authored several law review articles and is a frequent lecturer; also authored Trademarks Chapter in the treatise, Successful Partnering Between Inside And Outside Counsel, published in 2001 by West Group, under the auspices of American Corporate Counsel Association (ACCA); former adjunct professor, Chicago-Kent College of Law and IICLE.
Selected frequently for awards by clients and peers as a top attorney in his field.
Provided by Chambers
Floyd Mandell has a strong reputation as a trademark litigator and is a go-to attorney for complex infringement claims. He frequently acts in disputes involving advertising and online platforms.
Provided by Chambers
"He has a great sensitivity to the goals of the client. He never presumes that all clients are the same and that they think the same way. He pays attention to the specific needs of each client very well."
"Floyd is incredibly widely respected. He is right up there - a very talented, incredible lawyer. He goes the extra mile for his clients."
"Floyd is an exceptional attorney, paying attention to all aspects of the case, hands-on and always providing invaluable insight."
"He has a great sensitivity to the goals of the client. He never presumes that all clients are the same and that they think the same way. He pays attention to the specific needs of each client very well."
"Floyd is incredibly widely respected. He is right up there - a very talented, incredible lawyer. He goes the extra mile for his clients."
"Floyd is an exceptional attorney, paying attention to all aspects of the case, hands-on and always providing invaluable insight."
