Best Lawyers in Illinois, United States for Trademark Law
Laura is an associate in the Intellectual Property practice group. During law school, Laura was a student attorney in the Criminal and Juvenile Justice Clinic, where she counseled and represented both juveniles and adults facing criminal charges. Most recently, she was a Summer Associate at NGE.
Patrick Mardula is an associate in Hahn Loeser’s Chicago office and is a member of the firm’s Intellectual Property area. Patrick works on a wide range of matters, including patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret enforcement and procurement. Having a background in engineering and construction management, Patrick brings a unique perspective to clients’ legal challenges. Patrick’s experience includes research, drafting, and litigation support for patent and trade...
Lisa Harkins is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Technology Law. Lisa, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lisa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Dr. Hervé Jacquiau focuses his legal practice in the areas of Intellectual Property, Business Development and Research & Development. Formerly a patent agent and technical advisor with the firm, Hervé has years of experience involving patent prosecution and litigation. His background covers a variety of technologies, particularly biotechnology (e.g. biofuels, fermentation processes); chemical engineering, molecular pharmacology and biochemistry (e.g. pharmaceuticals, biosimi...
Ben Mahon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law, Litigation - Patent and Patent Law. Ben, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ben is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Tara Kurtis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Litigation - Patent. Tara, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tara is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Hughie Kellner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Patent Law. Hughie, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Hughie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Alexander Vogler is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent. Alexander, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alexander is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Matthew M. Holub is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Patent and Patent Law. Matthew M., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jeff’s practice focuses on technology and intellectual property-related transactions, including technology and business process outsourcing, services and commercial agreements (sourcing, procurement, development), joint ventures and strategic alliances, software development and implementation, and software, trademark, patent, and technology licensing, as well as counseling clients on data security and data privacy matters. In addition, Jeff advises clients in various industries on techn...
Jeremy Roux is an intellectual property partner in Kirkland’s Chicago office, where he focuses his practice on intellectual property and product liability litigation. Jeremy has successfully handled cases in all phases of litigation in both federal and state courts and in arbitration proceedings. He has represented clients in matters involving a variety of technologies including medical devices, automotive components, databases and telecommunication technologies. Jeremy received a B.S. ...
Philipp Ruben is a Partner at McAndrews, where he focuses his practice on intellectual property litigation and prosecution. Philipp has significant experience in the protection of design rights, including drafting and prosecuting design patent applications, design-arounds, counseling clients on design patent portfolios and conducting infringement/invalidity opinion work and due diligence investigations. Philipp also has experience with pre-suit investigation, motion practice, and discovery fo...
Michael J. Weil is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Patent Law. Michael J., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Rachel enjoys working across a variety of intellectual property fields, focusing largely on trademark litigation. Rachel aids clients in both securing and protecting their IP rights. As an associate in Barack Ferrazzano’s Intellectual Property Group, Rachel’s practice includes a wide range of complex trademark disputes. Rachel represents clients, including famous and luxury brands, before federal courts and in proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) of the U...
Clients turn to Edgar Matias for guidance around protecting, enforcing, and defending their intellectual property rights. An accomplished scientific researcher before beginning his law career, Edgar brings deep technical knowledge and sharp analytic skills to his practice. Before joining RSHC, Edgar was an associate attorney at a national law firm where he worked on a range of patent and trademark-related issues, including infringement complaints and defense, patent claim construction, patent...
Alexis N. Degler is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Intellectual Property Law and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Alexis N., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alexis N. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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