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Seth W.

Seth Wiener

1226 reviews
As an experienced trial lawyer and litigator, Seth Wiener has resolved numerous federal and state litigations. His cases have included everything from family law to bankruptcy to fraud and more. Before Seth formed his own firm, the Law Office of Seth W. Wiener, he worked for several prominent law offices where he gained a great deal of experience.
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Ross Brandborg

501 reviews
Ross Brandborg is an attorney at law with more than 13 years of experience. He has been licensed to practice law in Minnesota and North Dakota. Ross is also a member of the North Dakota Patent Bar. He has a Juris Doctor degree in law, which he obtained after his graduation from the University of North Dakota. He specializes in trademark and copyright law, as well as in patents. Ross founded his own law firm, Brandborg Law, in 2017.
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Scott S.

Scott Stram

406 reviews
As a member of both the New York and New Jersey Bars, Scott Stram is an accomplished lawyer with experience in a range of legal and business areas. This includes corporate law, data security, compliance, real estate, and intellectual property. Before founding Stram Law, Scott was a compliance officer for a company that performed property audits, a director of a security consulting practice, and an operations officer for Viacom and CBS.
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Jake S.

Jake Siciliano

275 reviews
Jake graduated from Thomas Jefferson School of Law where he focused on international trademark and corporate law. As of 2022, he has obtained his L.L.M. in Financial Compli... read more
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Richard G.

Richard Gora

200 reviews
Looking for an attorney with experience? Richard Gora is the exact attorney you want. Having defended over 100 cases both in state and federal courts and working with clients from around the globe, Richard has an array of different experiences. His services are wide-ranging and include business litigation, securities litigations, employment litigation, and business counsel. Prior to founding Gora LLC, he worked for Finn, Dixon & Herling LLP for eight years.
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Michael W.

Michael Wieser

164 reviews
I am dedicated to working with startup entrepreneurs and early stage growth companies to provide legal stability and scalability for growing enterprises. What sets me apart... read more
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Glenn M.

Glenn Manishin

161 reviews
Glenn Manishin is the managing partner at Paradigmshift Law LLP and founded the law firm in 2015. The focus of his law firm lies within Internet technology and business law. Attorney Manishin has a mission in place to help clients and companies find creative and efficient ways for their business models to navigate through legal and regulatory barriers. Attorney Manishin has worked with top companies including Sports Fans Coalition, Inc., Consumer Federation of America, and more.
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Brig R.

Brig Ricks

160 reviews
I am a senior executive and strategic legal adviser with 19 years of experience providing legal services in international environments. I am a general counsel who can advis... read more
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John Ray

28 reviews
John is the Principal of the Ray Legal Consulting Group and has over 12 years of complex class action litigation and appellate experience. He has special expertise in discrimination, First Amendment, and intellectual property/media litigation. John also takes on civil rights cases for individual clients, which can have a significant impact on the rights of women, racial minorities, and other groups.
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Timothy D.

Timothy Duffy

15 reviews
Tim is an Illinois licensed attorney. For the past five years he has helped a wide variety of startups, small businesses, and individuals manage their legal issues, from se... read more
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Trademark licensing can be complex, but our trademark attorneys have experience drafting agreements on behalf of both licensees and trademark owners - thus allowing you to capitalize on your valuable intellectual property. Our Rockford trademark attorneys can also draft and file your trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), including Intent to Use and Use in Commerce applications.

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This is the most recent 20 reviews out of 59 reviews for Trademarks & Copyrights attorneys in Illinois

Jake Siciliano
5.0
Clear Communication
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Meets Deadlines

Conduct Trademark Search

Jake Siciliano

"Great knowledge and explanation"

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Skokie, IL,

Ross Brandborg
5.0
Clear Communication
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Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Trademark Registration chirrup

Ross Brandborg

"Very helpful and responsive! Will continue working with him"

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Glenview, IL,

Michael Antone
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

U.S. Trademark App No 90256647: JOLT YOUR CAREER - Prosecution

Michael Antone

"Thank you for quickly getting my trademark done."

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Schaumburg, IL,

Jason Nolan
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Register Trademark

Jason Nolan

"Prompt, thorough, and professional. Great with communicating the progress of work being done."

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Saint Charles, IL,

Liz Oliner
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Trademark Registration

Liz Oliner

"Great attorney - highly recommended!"

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Chicago, IL,

Lauri Donahue
5.0
Clear Communication
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Meets Deadlines

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Lauri Donahue

"Once again Lauri has demonstrated her knowledge and humanity. I would highly recommend her to anyone! Absolutely amazing person!"

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Naperville, IL,

James Smedley
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Assist with Copyright Infringement

James Smedley

"Timely advice, follow through and excellent communication. Very reliable team that helped resolve the issue I had which I knew nothing about. Their counsel was invaluable. Highly recommended."

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Chicago, IL,

Neil Park
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Register Trademark

Neil Park

"EXCELLENT ATTORNEY"

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Chicago, IL,

Randy Michels
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Draft Response to USPTO Office Action (Trademark)

Randy Michels

"Randy was very clear and upfront about the process of responding to a trademark action and made it easy for us."

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Peoria, IL,

John Mark Hongs
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
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Meets Deadlines

Assist with Copyright Infringement

John Mark Hongs

"Honest, prompt and quality work. Overall great experience!"

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Chicago, IL,

Ahaji Amos
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Register Trademark

Ahaji Amos

"Very professional, polite and knows how the trademark application works."

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Schaumburg, IL,

Richard Eldredge
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Trademark Registration

Richard Eldredge

"He's good. Communicative, effective."

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La Grange Park, IL,

Carolina Latour
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Register Trademark

Carolina Latour

"Carolina was great to work with! She was very clear on our intro call, and very prompt and responsive via messages as well throughout the process. Thank you!"

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Chicago, IL,

Glenn Manishin
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Consult on Trademark Infringement

Glenn Manishin

"Fast response. Very clear and patient."

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Galena, IL,

Stefan R. Stoyanov
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Assist with Copyright Infringement

Stefan R. Stoyanov

"Good experience. Very clear expectations and knowledgeable"

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Barrington, IL,

Jackson Macdonald
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Trademark Registration Services

Jackson Macdonald

"Jackson was professional and very knowledgeable. He also communicates very well and follows up in a timely manner. I will definitely be using his services for future projects."

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Bloomington, IL,

Caleb St.-Jean
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Trademark Registration Services

Caleb St.-Jean

"Great working with him. Highly recommended"

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Des Plaines, IL,

Luke Brean
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Standard US Trademark Package

Luke Brean

"Very easy to work with on the trademark application. Clear, concise answers to questions as well. Recommended."

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Chicago, IL,

Steven Stark
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Trademark Registration Services

Steven Stark

"Very consistent, knowledgeable and helpful."

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Northbrook, IL,

Alejandro Maher
5.0
Clear Communication
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Meets Deadlines

Statement of Use

Alejandro Maher

"We have used Alejandro a few times now and he has always been excellent. I would highly recommend him!"

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Chicago, IL,

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