Hanna City Intellectual Property Lawyers

Over twenty eight years of legal experience working with businesses on the issues they face daily during their business cycles. I act in the capacity of an outside general counsel assisting business owners to make smarter decisions, build stronger relationships and make and save money. I stress the importance of recognizing that correct legal answers alone do not necessarily translate into the correct best business decisions. I represent all types of businesses in every stage of their business cycles from start up through eventual sale. Specialties: The Supreme Court of Illinois does not recognize certifications of specialities in the...

Our law firm concentrates its practice in intellectual property (trademarks, copyright, confidential information, licensing, branding, software) and corporate. We will well know our clients businesses, leading to the optimal advice. All our attorneys are highly experienced and will come to fully know your business.

David C. Brezina is of Counsel in the Chicago office of Ladas & Parry LLP. As an Intellectual Property law practitioner he has developed well-balanced experience handling patent, trademark and copyright matters. His litigation experience includes multifaceted cases having issues of patent, trademark, trade dress, copyright, trade secret, advertising and competition, especially where those issues intersect and overlap. He has appeared in more than 100 lawsuits, and settled others without appearing. He has also taught graduate and undergraduate law courses and delivered continuing education presentations covering these topics. With this experience in prosecuting and litigating intellectual property matters as well...

I am a licensed patent attorney with the USPTO. If you have an idea for an invention and want to start a company based on that idea, I can help get your idea off the ground. I help entrepreneurs start a business, register their intellectual property (i.e., patents, trademarks, copyrights), draft/negotiate any commercial contract agreements (e.g., employment, lease, distributor, services, licenses, assignments, website terms/privacy, etc.). I also have experience with marketing/advertising review for products and services (e.g., website review for legal liability). Specifically, I help healthcare companies with FDA and FTC regulatory review of foods, beverages, dietary supplements, cosmetics, drugs, and...

Jeff is Consumer Law, Securities Law, Stockbroker & Investment Fraud, and Arbitration & Mediation. He has unique experience with a background in law, as well as econometrics, mathematics, and computer programming. Jeff holds a B.A. in Economics and Mathematics from the University of Michigan and an LL.D. in Antitrust from Case Western Reserve University School of Law. Additionally, he received a M.S. (ABD) in Industrial Organization and Econometrics from University of Wisconsin-Madison. Jeff's academic and professional training have facilitated many successful outcomes in complex litigation cases. With more than 40 years of experience, Jeff is committed to providing exceptional legal...

James (Jay) Mitchell joined Lee Sheikh & Haan as an associate in 2022. He has represented clients in a variety of intellectual property matters, including claims of patent infringement, trademark and trade dress infringement, false advertising, unfair competition, breach of contract, and other related equitable and tort claims. Previously, Jay had worked as an associate at a litigation firm where he was involved in all aspects of civil litigation, including taking fact and expert witness depositions, successfully arguing dispositive motions, and preparing and taking cases to trial with positive jury verdict outcomes as lead trial counsel. Jay received his Juris Doctor...

I am an Associate at Richards Patent Law where my primary areas of practice are Patent Prosecution and IP Strategy. I am admitted to practice in Illinois as well as a registered Patent Attorney with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Prior to joining RPL, I earned my J.D. from DePaul University while also clerking at the Global IP Law Group, a patent litigation firm where I worked on numerous patent monetization projects. Additionally, during my time at DePaul, I was named a National Semi-Finalist at the National IP LawMeet, awarded both the Benjamin Hooks Distinguished Public Service Award...

Do you want a patent that just hangs on the wall or stands up in court ? We are trial attorneys that write patents to stand up in court.

Alex Rozman, the Managing Partner of the Rozman Legal Group PC, is an experienced trial attorney who personally has a proven track record of successfully bringing over sixty jury and non-jury trials to verdict. Awarded the prestigious Illinois Bar Foundation Distinguished Award for Excellence, Alex Rozman is a respected litigator and speaker in the Chicago legal community. He graduated with honors with a double major from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a law degree from the Chicago-Kent College of Law. Licensed as an attorney in Illinois and New York, Mr. Rozman has been appointed to serve...

We help inventors, patent owners, and other businesses protect and exploit their Intellectual Property in a variety of ways, including obtaining federal rights, contacting businesses seeking to use (or already using) your Intellectual Property, and taking enforcement steps where necessary. We also keep the playing field free for good ideas, by defending attacks against your business lines.

Brett Manchel is an associate attorney at Jayaram Law. He represents creatives, innovators, entrepreneurs, and artists in litigation and transactional matters pertaining to trademarks, copyrights, business formation and disputes, and licensing and publishing arrangements. Growing up playing the drums and DJing, he understands the creative process. Brett also helps clients with internet, cyber, and privacy legal matters. Brett knows the practice of law is customer service, and he strives to work aggressively and efficiently for clients.

Prior to joining Jayaram Law, Brett gained litigation experience, spending four years representing injury victims and their families in state and federal courts.

A Michigan native,...

Ilya focuses his practice on helping creatives, entrepreneurs, and growing businesses capitalize on their ideas. He has represented clients in a variety of corporate transactions throughout the United States and abroad. In particular, Ilya has leveraged his Belarusian roots, work experience in St. Petersburg, and Russian-language skills to facilitate mergers, acquisitions, and investments related to Eurasian markets.

Within the entertainment industry, Ilya has worked with companies and individuals operating in media ranging from film and television to music and radio. He has counseled clients in matters related to acquiring rights, raising capital, and commercializing intellectual property. He is on...

I have served as trial and appellate counsel in intellectual property lawsuits across the country for corporate and individual clients. As a professional engineer with significant work experience prior to my legal career, I combine my advocacy skills with an engineer’s analytical aptitude and problem-solving skills as trusted counsel for my clients. I have patent trial experience through verdict, and have prepared numerous patent cases for trial on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants resulting in favorable settlements. My practice further includes patent prosecution and post-issuance proceedings, including inter partes review and covered business method review proceedings before the Patent...

Brent practices in the areas of estate planning and probate administration, probate and estate litigation, business succession planning, asset protection, commercial litigation, mergers and acquisitions, corporations, limited liability companies, and partnerships. He is a member of Wealth Counsel Trust an Estate Practice. In his practice, Brent represents individuals, families and corporate clients on estate planning matters in the formulation and implementation of strategies to reduce taxation, protect and preserve assets, and facilitate the transfer of assets among family members and other charities. Brent advises clients in connection with the establishment of both simple and highly customized estate...

I am ready to join your team of business and technical leaders by providing practical, value-driven legal counsel.

Since 2007, I have advised businesses in all stages of corporate growth on their most important commercial and government contracts, IP licensing matters, capital transactions, governance issues, employment matters, risk management strategies and securities law matters.

My clients appreciate my responsive and sophisticated representation, with “big firm” quality but at a fraction of the cost.

I am licensed in both New York and Illinois and have spent most of my career based in Chicago and New York City.

Zeller law is an innovative business law firm providing professional, efficient, and affordable legal representation to small businesses, start-ups, professionals, and entrepreneurs throughout Illinois. Our Chicago lawyers practice in the areas of civil and business litigation, corporate and business law, contract law, estate planning, and trademark law.

Stacey C. Kalamaras is the founding partner of Kalamaras Law Office, LLC. She has extensive intellectual property experience with a focus on trademarks and copyrights, as well as, advertising issues related to promoting clients’ brands.

Mr. Burdick is an expert patent, trademark and copyright attorney who specializes in intellectual property law of all types, including litigation and prosecution for businesses and individuals alike. He is frequently retained by other patent attorneys for litigation matters due to his incredible array of corporate and private law experience and is nationally known as an advocate for independent inventors and start-up businesses. He runs one of the world's best intellectual property websites www.burdlaw.com and in keeping it current, keeps himself up to date in all areas of intellectual property practice. He has been a Registered Patent...

I founded Corporate & Estate Legal Services, Ltd. to focus on business contracts, commercial litigation, estate planning and probate cases. I have decades of experience handling civil litigation and commercial contracts. I represent both plaintiffs and defendants. I have a broad spectrum approach to B2B litigation. I can negotiate deals, document agreements, litigate, pursue post judgment collection, and prosecute or defend judgments on appeal. I was a scholastic debater in high school and college. I am very comfortable with contract litigation, declaratory judgments, decedent's estates, and business torts. My experience affords me the luxury of handling all phases...

Mr. Wernick brings more than 30 years of experience focused almost exclusively on technology, intellectual property, data privacy/security transactions, and related legal matters. He has extensive contract negotiating and drafting experience, and has served as an arbitrator/mediator for more than 25 years. That experience, coupled with a background in computer programming, technology and accounting, enables him to provide practical strategic advice and realistic risk assessments. His nationally recognized practice since 1982 focuses on providing sensible and tactical legal advice to clients on significant transactions in information technology, electronic commerce, intellectual property, data privacy/security transactions, and dispute management. ...

I am a founding member of Flachsbart & Greenspoon, LLC. A registered patent attorney, I concentrate my practice in the litigation and trial of patent cases involving computer and electronic technologies. My cases have involved computer, computer network and electronic technologies of the highest complexity, but also simple mechanical devices. I have successfully argued numerous cases before the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, including IMS Technology, Inc. v. Haas Automation, Inc., 206 F.3d 1422, 1430 (Fed. Cir. 2000), HyperPhrase Technologies LLC v. Google, Inc. (Case No. 2007-1125), and 1st Technology v. Rational Enterprises (Case No. 2008-1132). I served in...

Licensed to practice law in the state of Illinois and registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office. Experienced with IP (patents, trademarks, trade secrets) law in both corporate environments (Blackberry, Conversant IP Management) as well as individual inventors. Well versed in Business Law, Residential and Commercial Real Estate, Commercial and Residential Contracts, Wills, Trusts, Mergers and Acquisitions. Has 22 issued US patents and 30 additional issued patents worldwide. Held the roles as General Counsel, Senior Patent Attorney at Conversant IP Management, Leading Patent Prosecution Litigation Management for Conversant, Senior Licensing Counsel at Blackberry focusing on prosecution with concentration...

Criminal defense attorney practicing in Will, Du Page, Cook, Kane, Kendall and surrounding areas handling matter from minor traffic tickets, DUIs, domestic battery, drugs cases, sex cases and all misdemeanors and felonies.

Ryan June is a Partner with Castañeda + Heidelman LLP, a boutique firm with a national presence serving nonprofits and companies. Ryan’s practice focuses on trademark, copyright, dispute resolution/litigation, and investigations. Before joining C+H, Ryan was Assistant General Counsel for a global higher education and media nonprofit. There, Ryan’s experience included oversight of and counseling on intellectual property licensing, expansion, and enforcement for the organization's IP assets, including a NYT bestselling book and internationally recognized brand that has sold more than 20 million copies and become a household name. Ryan started his legal career in the general commercial litigation and...

patent prosecution for chemical arts; U.S PTO registered attorney

When you’re ready to grow your concept into something bigger, you need an attorney who will help build your business every step of the way, who will be there to answer your questions. You need an attorney who understands the business of invention. More than just getting you a patent, trademark or copyright, Lesley Wallerstein is your startup’s idea counsel. Educated at MIT and trained at the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, I have the technical and legal skills to get the job done right.

Charles H. Gardner serves as Special Counsel in the Intellectual Property & Technology group and head of the firm's social media practice. With extensive experience as a media executive, in-house counsel and litigator, Charles represents a broad range of clients on technology, social media, business and intellectual property matters, with a particular eye toward navigating the legal challenges and opportunities arising from the intersection of new media technology with traditional business issues.
In addition to a focus on traditional business law and intellectual property protection, Charles works with clients to develop and document policies, create and implement procedures and programs,...