Patent & Trademark Protection

Patent Prosecution

We draft and prosecute utility and design patent applications before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. At a boutique patent and trademark prosecution firm, our attorneys have drafted 15+ patent applications and responded to USPTO office actions across various technical fields. Previously, at an international consulting firm, our attorneys oversaw a portfolio of 10+ patents, coordinating with outside counsel for identification and prosecution of new inventions. Our industrial engineering background — including experience as a Patent Fellow and Lead Commercialization Analyst at a major research university's tech transfer office — allows us to work directly with inventors to understand their innovations and craft patent claims that provide meaningful protection. We handle applications across a range of technologies, including software, mechanical systems, and AI/machine learning.

Trademark Registration

A strong trademark is the foundation of your brand identity. At a boutique patent and trademark prosecution firm, our attorneys have managed the full lifecycle of 20+ trademark applications, and previously oversaw a portfolio of 20+ trademarks at an international consulting firm. We guide clients through every stage: clearance searches to assess availability, federal and state registration applications, responses to office actions, and ongoing portfolio maintenance including renewals and monitoring for potential infringement.

IP Portfolio Management

Strategic IP management means more than filing applications. At an international consulting firm, our attorneys led execution of an enterprise-wide IP protection framework in collaboration with product and marketing teams, and conducted IP due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, client agreements, and vendor agreements. We help businesses build coherent IP portfolios through regular audits, competitive landscape analysis, licensing strategy, and prioritized filing programs that maximize protection within budget constraints.

IP Strategy for Startups & Tech Companies

Early-stage companies need IP strategies that protect their core innovations without breaking the bank. At a boutique patent and trademark prosecution firm, our attorneys advise entrepreneurs and small businesses on protecting the value of their innovations and brand identity. Drawing on experience as a Lead Commercialization Analyst at a major research university's tech transfer office, we bring a foundation in evaluating inventions for commercial potential. We advise startups on provisional patent filings, trade secret programs, freedom-to-operate analysis, and building an IP portfolio that appeals to investors and partners. Chicago's thriving startup ecosystem, from the Loop to the 1871 tech hub, generates significant demand for strategic IP protection.

Key Services

• Utility and design patent applications
• Trademark registration (federal & state)
• Patent and trademark office action responses
• IP portfolio audits and strategy
• Freedom-to-operate opinions
• Startup IP counseling