Metropolis Intellectual Property Lawyers

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.

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Joseph D. Murphy is currently the president of Meyer Capel. Following law school and a two-year clerkship with a federal district court judge, Mr. Murphy began his practice with a Wall Street law firm, gaining substantial experience in trademark licensing and intellectual property litigation. Subsequently, he moved to a Washington, D.C.-based firm, where his practice concentrated in franchise litigation and counseling. Since returning to Champaign-Urbana in 1994 to join Meyer Capel, he has focused his practice on a combination of intellectual property (including franchise licensing) and telecommunications.

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.

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...

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.

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...

Michael H. Erdman concentrates his practice on representing innovative brokers and service providers across the country in the real estate and mortgage industries, advising them on regulatory matters, including licensing schemes, which affect their operations. He also represents vendors and suppliers of perishable agricultural commodities (produce) in actions under the federal Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (“PACA”) against non-paying buyers and purchasers. Michael also represents business and individual clients in litigation and a variety of general legal matters.

Michael earned his undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Washington University (St. Louis) and his law degree, cum laude, from Boston University...

http://www.linkedin.com/in/vepachedu

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 have practiced intellectual property law since 1982. I represent clients in intellectual property litigation, and in United States and international prosecution matters. My litigation experience involves patents, trademarks, copyrights, unfair competition and trade secrets. Technical expertise includes audio and video circuitry, computer hardware and software, database systems, electronic commerce, electronic discharge machining (EDM), multimedia and digital communications, online auction technology, semiconductor devices, telecommunications, and the general mechanical arts. I have managed corporate transactions involving the transfer of intellectual property and licensing rights, infringement and validity opinions. Construction and management of intellectual property licensing programs, and counseling are also areas of...

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...

Washed up competitive rugby player, accomplished executive and attorney with 18+ years experience in emerging technologies with a focus on cryptocurrency, digital products, payments & immersive corporate structures involving tech startups, hedge funds to global organizations.

Results orientated, decisive leader with proven success advising early market entrants, tech adapters and the undercapitalized. Successful track record co-founding mobile ventures, building & leading cross-functional teams and spearheading diverse corporate transactions. Attack-first personality excelling in dynamic, demanding environments.

Expertise includes: Fund Formation, Initial Coin Offerings, Security Token Offerings, Initial Public Offerings, Reverse Mergers, Complex Commercial Litigation, Capital Markets, Bankruptcy & Restructuring, Intellectual Property Enhancement &...

Richard T. West has been practicing law for over forty-one years. He has been a shareholder of Meyer Capel for over half of his career, having practiced in other firms in the community prior to joining Meyer Capel in 1991 as a shareholder. Throughout much of his career, his focus has been in the areas of complex litigation involving, for example, intellectual property, construction, banking, products liability, contract disputes and corporate and fiduciary obligations, as well as business representation, construction law, and health care law. In recent years, he has begun to shift his focus from an active litigation practice...

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...

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. ...

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

Experienced intellectual property attorney handling patents, trademarks, trade secrets, copyrights, licensing and litigation. Registered patent attorney.

Daliah Saper is a member of the Illinois Bar and both the General Bar and Trial Bar of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. She has handled many high profile cases (including one she argued before the Illinois Supreme Court) and is regularly interviewed on national tv, radio, and news publications including ABC News, Fox News, CNBC, , The Chicago Tribune, WGN Radio, and NPR. She has received the honor of being named to the Super Lawyers list for fourteen consecutive years, is repeatedly recognized as a leading Media and Entertainment lawyer by Chambers and Partners,...

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...