Michael A. Carrillo

Michael A. Carrillo

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Awarded Practice Areas
Patent Law Trademark Law
Awarded Practice Areas
Patent Law Trademark Law
Michael A. Carrillo
Michael A. Carrillo
Chicago, IL
Works at
Barnes & Thornburg LLP

308 Best Lawyers awards

Barnes & Thornburg LLP logo

Biography

Michael Carrillo advises individuals and businesses on patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret matters, as well as on foreign and domestic patent and trademark protection. Michael navigates clients through and beyond developing, managing and policing small and large IP portfolios, creating practical strategies that leverage his clients’ assets while safeguarding their bottom line.

A member of the firm’s Management Committee, Michael is listed among The Best Lawyers in America and the World Trademark Review 1000. He serves as legal counsel for IP and other vital business law matters for established and emerging companies alike. Michael is dedicated to providing tangible answers to even the most complex client questions and concerns, and is valued for providing sound and actionable solutions that incorporate both legal and business objectives.

Michael has also represented large financial and lending institutions in preparing and negotiating licenses for online banking software and technology. Notably, Michael served as interim legal counsel for the subsidiary of a publicly held company, and has drafted various agreements, including software license, Software as a Service, outsourcing, web hosting, technology transfer and distribution and supply agreements. He also is a frequent speaker on topics relating to intellectual property.

As a result of his deep experience, Michael personally is keenly aware of the challenges his clients face when managing critical intellectual property and business operations.

Works at
Barnes & Thornburg LLP

308 Best Lawyers awards

Barnes & Thornburg LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, J.D., graduated 1996
  • Purdue University, B.S., graduated 1993

Bar Admissions

  • Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Patent Law
  • Trademark Law

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