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Trademark attorneys in Illinois

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  1. No. 1

    AU LLC

    Chicago, IL 4.8 out of 5 (17)

    AU LLC is a Chicago-based boutique intellectual property and business law firm serving domestic and international clients in patent, trademark, copyright, e-commerce, and related commercial matters.

    Strengths

    • Boutique intellectual property and business law focus with services spanning patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, e-commerce, and commercial contracts.
    • Chicago office serves clients nationwide and internationally, with stated ties to the intellectual property system in China and fluent Mandarin speakers on the team.
    • Reviews repeatedly praise attorney Adam E. Urbanczyk for responsiveness, knowledge, strategic thinking, and clear communication.
    • Clients in patent, trademark, business, and e-commerce matters report successful outcomes, including registrations, dispute resolution, and practical legal guidance.
    • Reviewers frequently describe the firm as professional, honest, transparent, and reasonably priced.

    Considerations

    • Written feedback credits Adam E. Urbanczyk with prompt, candid advice rather than describing a recurring failure to explain legal options.
    • Clients commend candid IP advice and personal attention, without a repeated complaint about unexpected charges or unanswered questions.
  2. No. 2

    Faier & Faier Trademarks and Patents

    Chicago, IL 4.8 out of 5 (18)

    Faier & Faier Trademarks and Patents is a Chicago intellectual property boutique offering patent, trademark, copyright, licensing, and unfair trade cause services with free initial consultations.

    Strengths

    • Free initial consultation without cost or obligation, as stated on the firm's website.
    • Direct access to Jim Faier is repeatedly praised, with reviewers noting that he personally answers the phone and responds quickly.
    • Long-standing experience in intellectual property, with a practice history dating to 1953 and USPTO-registered attorney status.
    • Handles patents, trademarks, copyright, licensing, and unfair trade causes, including international portfolio work and enforcement.
    • Reviewers frequently describe clear explanations, transparent cost and timeline discussions, and a friendly, professional manner.

    Considerations

    • One caller describes Jim Faier as condescending and overly focused on business revenue during an initial inquiry.
    • Another client says a patent took longer than desired, while acknowledging the lengthy process; other clients praise direct phone access and detailed consultations.
  3. No. 3

    King Patent Law, PLLC

    Champaign, IL 4.8 out of 5 (22)

    King Patent Law, PLLC is a Champaign-based solo intellectual property and business law practice led by USPTO-registered patent attorney Julie King, serving inventors, founders, and small businesses with patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, business formation, and estate planning.

    Strengths

    • Led by Julie King, a USPTO-registered patent attorney with an MS in Computer Science and 25+ years of legal experience
    • Offers patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, business formation, transactions, and estate planning under one practice
    • Emphasizes flat fees for trademark work and direct client access with no junior attorneys
    • Reviewers repeatedly praise King as knowledgeable, personable, patient, responsive, and easy to understand
    • Handles matters for inventors, founders, small business owners, and individuals, including multi-member LLC formation and estate planning documents

    Considerations

    • One person reports an unanswered website inquiry; King Patent Law says it found no record and offers phone contact.
    • Other clients praise Julie King's patient explanations and knowledgeable help across IP and business matters, contrasting with that contact complaint.
  4. No. 4

    IpHorgan Limited (Buffalo Grove)

    Buffalo Grove, IL 4.2 out of 5 (5)

    IpHorgan Limited is a Buffalo Grove patent and intellectual property law firm offering full-service counsel on patents, trademarks, copyrights, domain names, and trade secrets.

    Strengths

    • Full-service intellectual property practice covering patents, trademarks, copyrights, domain names, trade secrets, trademark clearance searches, and trademark prosecution.
    • Nearly 20 years of exclusive focus on trademark, patent, and copyright cases, with attorneys admitted before the USPTO and multiple federal courts.
    • Reviewers repeatedly praise clear explanations of patent processes and fees, one-on-one service, and timely, budget-conscious work.
    • Client feedback highlights professional, friendly, and accessible communication, including assistance with multiple patent applications.
    • Website materials describe local Buffalo Grove accessibility alongside international IP management experience and a case study involving nearly 1,000 assets.

    Considerations

    • One reviewer expresses dissatisfaction with the representation and what the reviewer perceived as an agenda.
    • Other clients praise Michael Kenaga for understandable explanations of patent procedures, fees, and timing and for budget-conscious work.
  5. No. 5

    SpencePC

    Chicago, IL 4.2 out of 5 (5)

    SpencePC is a Chicago boutique law firm focused on intellectual property and complex litigation, offering patent, trademark, copyright, licensing, and trial counsel services.

    Strengths

    • Boutique focus on intellectual property and complex litigation, with services spanning patents, trademarks, copyrights, licensing, brand protection, PTAB matters, and commercial disputes.
    • Integrates patent and trademark prosecution with trial experience, positioning prosecution attorneys to work alongside litigators on IP procurement and post-grant proceedings.
    • Offers alternative-fee arrangements according to founder messaging, emphasizing value and efficiency rather than traditional hourly billing.
    • Team includes a licensed patent attorney with technical experience in chemical, electrical, mechanical, and software arts, plus patentability, infringement, validity, and freedom-to-practice opinions.
    • Located in downtown Chicago and provides a client portal, consultation scheduling, and resources such as a guide and news updates.

    Considerations

    • One reviewer criticizes communication and the handling of a matter; Spence disputes the account in its response.
    • Other clients praise technical understanding and patent-litigation guidance for inventors and small businesses, contrasting with that complaint.

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