Honors & RECOGNITION
Three Pattishall lawyers selected as the country’s leading IP Trademark lawyers:
David C. Hilliard, Robert W. Sacoff, Janet A. MarvelPattishall McAuliffe “Highly Recommended” in Trade mark in Illinois
Recognized Nationally and in Illinois as a Trade mark star
David C. Hilliard, Brett A. August, Jonathan S. Jennings, Janet A. Marvel, Bradley L. Cohn, Phillip Barengolts, Ashly Boesche, Seth I. AppelRecognized as Global Leaders in Private Practice for 2024:
David C. Hilliard, Jonathan S. Jennings, Janet A. Marvel, Thad ChaloemtiaranaRanked Silver nationally for “enforcement and litigation” and ranked Silver in Illinois for “enforcement and litigation” :
Robert W. SacoffRanked Gold nationally for “prosecution and strategy” and ranked Gold in Illinois for “prosecution and strategy” and “enforcement and litigation” :
Janet A. MarvelRanked Silver nationally for “enforcement and litigation” and ranked Gold in Illinois for “prosecution and strategy” and “enforcement and litigation” :
Jonathan S. JenningsRanked Bronze in Illinois for “enforcement and litigation” :
Jessica A. EkhoffRanked Gold nationally for “enforcement and litigation” and ranked Gold in Illinois for “prosecution and strategy” and “enforcement and litigation” :
Thad ChaloemtiaranaRanked Silver in Illinois for “enforcement and litigation” :
, Brett A. August, Bradley L. Cohn, Phillip Barengolts, Ashly BoescheRanked Bronze in Illinois for “prosecution and strategy” :
Seth I. AppelAV® Rated Preeminent Lawyers for 2024 :
David C. Hilliard, Robert W. Sacoff, , Brett A. August, Jonathan S. Jennings, Thad Chaloemtiarana, Ashly BoescheFour Pattishall lawyers selected as Illinois “Rising Stars” :
Jessica A. Ekhoff, Brett A. Manchel, Novaira T. Paul, Daniel S. HessTen Pattishall lawyers selected as Illinois Super Lawyers:
David C. Hilliard, Robert W. Sacoff, , Brett A. August, Jonathan S. Jennings, Janet A. Marvel, Bradley L. Cohn, Thad Chaloemtiarana, Phillip Barengolts, Ashly BoeschePattishall McAuliffe ranked a National Tier 1 Trademark Law Firm, and a Chicago Metropolitan Tier 1 Trademark Law Firm
Pattishall McAuliffe has again been recognized for its experience in trademark litigation and “non-contentious” trademark work. “Powered by the strength of its experienced team, Chicago IP boutique firm Pattishall, McAuliffe, Newbury, Hilliard & Geraldson LLP represents major corporates such as BP, Bayer, and Eli Lilly and Company, in high-stakes trademark, false advertising, trade dress, and unfair competition lawsuits, at both state and federal levels. Bradley Cohn brings expertise to acting for clients across sectors ranging from food and beverages, fashion, apparel, and travel, to hospitality, entertainment, and telecoms. Other key figures include Thad Chaloemtiarana, who was appointed Chair of the American Bar Association Section of Intellectual Property Law for 2022-23, and Jonathan Jennings a specialist in the preparation of trademark-related agreements. In addition, brand protection expert Phillip Barengolts is a key name, as is Ashly Boesche who brings expertise to proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB). Associate Jacquelyn Prom is likewise noted.” Testimonials: “Their vast experience and very thorough processes for filing and managing trademarks allow them to provide top quality service and counsel.” “Pattishall excel in their case management to ensure things run smoothly. They offer thorough, clear explanations of complex legal issues.” “Thad Chaloemtiarana offers practical and highly commercial strategic advice.”
Pattishall McAuliffe named “Trademark Disputes Midwest Firm of the Year”
Pattishall McAuliffe receives award as part of the Impact Cases of the Year for their work on Nichino America, Inc. v. Valent U.S.A., LLC, Case No. C.A. No. 20-704 (USDC D. Del); and Nichino America Inc v. Valent USA LLC, Case No. 21-1850 (3rd Cir).
Recognized as Global Leaders in Private Practice for 2023:
Thad ChaloemtiaranaRanked Gold nationally and in Illinois for “prosecution and strategy” and ranked Silver in Illinois for “enforcement and litigation”:
Janet A. MarvelRanked Gold in Illinois for “enforcement and litigation” and “prosecution and strategy”:
Jonathan S. Jennings, Thad ChaloemtiaranaRanked Silver nationally for “enforcement and litigation”:
Robert W. Sacoff, Jonathan S. Jennings, Thad ChaloemtiaranaRanked Silver in Illinois for “enforcement and litigation”:
Robert W. Sacoff, , Brett A. August, Bradley L. Cohn, Phillip Barengolts, Ashly BoescheRanked Bronze in Illinois for “enforcement and strategy”:
Jessica A. EkhoffRanked Bronze in Illinois for “prosecution and strategy”:
Seth I. AppelNoted as a Senior Statesman in the trademark field:
David C. HilliardRecognized as one of the Top 100 Illinois Super Lawyers and a Top 50 Women Illinois Super Lawyer:
Ashly BoescheTen Pattishall lawyers selected as Illinois Super Lawyers:
David C. Hilliard, Robert W. Sacoff, , Brett A. August, Jonathan S. Jennings, Janet A. Marvel, Bradley L. Cohn, Thad Chaloemtiarana, Phillip Barengolts, Ashly BoescheAV® Rated Preeminent Lawyer for 2023 :
David C. Hilliard, Robert W. Sacoff, Brett A. August, Jonathan S. Jennings, Thad Chaloemtiarana, Ashly BoeschePattishall McAuliffe ranked a National Tier 1 Trademark Law Firm, and a Chicago Metropolitan Tier 1 Trademark Law Firm
Recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” in Trademark Law in Chicago:
Janet A. MarvelFour Pattishall Lawyers selected as the country’s leading IP Trademark lawyers:
David C. Hilliard, Robert W. Sacoff, , Janet A. MarvelRecognized as Global Leaders in Private Practice for 2022:
David C. Hilliard, Jonathan S. Jennings, Janet A. Marvel, Thad ChaloemtiaranaPattishall McAuliffe was recognized for their experience in trademark litigation and trademarks non-contentious. “With a strong record in intellectual property litigation, Chicago-based boutique firm Pattishall, McAuliffe, Newbury, Hilliard & Geraldson LLP represents major global brands in high-profile trademark, dilution, counterfeit goods and trade dress lawsuits at the state and federal levels. Managing partner Bradley Cohn acts for clients across the automotive, food, tourism and telecoms sectors. Jonathan Jennings litigates contentious matters in energy and pharmaceuticals. Phillip Barengolts represents household names as a lead appellate counsel in the 2nd, 4th, 5th and 7th circuit courts. Ashly Boesche handles complex disputes for entertainment and fashion brands. Felicia G. Traub joined from Culhane Meadows PLLC in September 2021. All lawyers mentioned work in Chicago.”
Testimonials: “They are easy to work with and are incredibly knowledgeable. They are very responsive and provide detailed recommendations, which helps us in making proper decisions!” “I have been working with the Pattishall team for a long time now. My main contacts are Jonathan Jennings and Phil Barengolts. The team is unique as one complements each other in a perfect manner, in terms of specialism and in terms of method of working.” “Pattishall is unique because its sole focus and expertise is on soft-IP, primarily trademark law, which allows them to offer direct and pragmatic advice quickly and efficiently.”
Selected among America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators for Illinois
David C. HilliardRecognized Nationally and in Illinois as a Trade mark star
Brett A. August, Jonathan S. Jennings, Janet A. Marvel, Phillip BarengoltsRecognized Nationally and in Illinois as a Trade mark star and a Copyright star
David C. Hilliard, Bradley L. CohnPattishall McAuliffe is ranked in U.S. top tiers for Trade mark contentious and Trade mark prosecution
Pattishall McAuliffe “Highly Recommended” in Trade mark in Illinois
Ranked Gold in Illinois for “enforcement and litigation” and “prosecution and strategy” :
Jonathan S. Jennings, Thad ChaloemtiaranaRanked Gold nationally and in Illinois for “prosecution and strategy” :
Janet A. MarvelRanked Silver nationally in “enforcement and litigation” :
Robert W. Sacoff, Jonathan S. Jennings, Thad ChaloemtiaranaRanked Silver in Illinois for “enforcement and litigation” :
Robert W. Sacoff, , Brett A. August, Janet A. Marvel, Bradley L. Cohn, Phillip Barengolts, Ashly BoescheOne Pattishall lawyer selected as an Illinois “Rising Star”:
Jessica A. EkhoffTen Pattishall lawyers selected as Illinois Super Lawyers:
David C. Hilliard, Robert W. Sacoff, , Brett A. August, Jonathan S. Jennings, Janet A. Marvel, Bradley L. Cohn, Thad Chaloemtiarana, Phillip Barengolts, Ashly BoescheRecognized as a leading lawyer in Computer & Technology Law and Copyright & Trademark Law for the State of Illinois:
Thad ChaloemtiaranaRecognized as a leading lawyer in Advertising & Media Law, Copyright & Trademark Law, Intellectual Property Law and Trade Secrets/Unfair Competition Law for the State of Illinois:
Brett A. AugustRecognized as a leading lawyer in Copyright & Trademark Law and Advertising & Media Law for the State of Illinois:
Bradley L. CohnRecognized as a leading lawyer in Advertising & Media Law, Computer & Technology Law, Copyright & Trademark Law, Intellectual Property Law and Trade Secrets/Unfair Competition Law for the State of Illinois:
Jonathan S. JenningsRecognized as a leading lawyer in Copyright & Trademark Law, Intellectual Property Law and Trade Secrets/Unfair Competition Law for the State of Illinois:
Robert W. SacoffAV® Rated Preeminent Lawyer for 2022 :
, David C. Hilliard, Robert W. Sacoff, Brett A. August, Jonathan S. Jennings, Thad Chaloemtiarana, Ashly BoescheFive Pattishall Lawyers selected as world’s leading Trademark lawyers:
David C. Hilliard, Robert W. Sacoff, , Janet A. Marvel,Recognized in the fields of Litigation – Intellectual Property Law, and Trademark Law:
David C. HilliardRecognized as Global Leaders in Private Practice:
David C. Hilliard, Jonathan S. Jennings, Janet A. Marvel“[Pattishall attorneys] have high legal expertise, have a good understanding of the markets in which the clients operate, are thorough, and are open to practical solutions.”
“The firm provides a complete range of trademark services, and the trademark team is comprised of professionals with a high degree of professionalism, who understand the issues at hand. They consistently provide high quality work because of their expertise and team work, and their instructions and opinions are always in time, clear and easy to understand. In dispute cases, they provide good strategies.”
“They provide careful, thorough, relevant and prompt advice.”
Pattishall McAuliffe receives award as part of the Impact Cases of the Year for their work on In Re Medline Industries, Serial No. 87680078, 2020 WL 1485709 (TTAB 2020).
Pattishall McAuliffe named “Trademark Contentious Midwest Firm of the Year” and “Trademark Prosecution Firm of the Year.”
Pattishall McAuliffe “Highly Recommended” in Trade mark in Illinois
Pattishall McAuliffe is ranked in U.S. top tiers for Trade mark contentious and Trade mark prosecution.
Recognized Nationally and in Illinois as a Copyright star and a Trade mark star
Bradley L. Cohn, David C. HilliardRecognized Nationally and in Illinois as a Trade mark star
Brett A. August, Phillip Barengolts, Jonathan S. Jennings, Janet A. MarvelOne Pattishall lawyer selected as an Illinois “Rising Star”
Jacquelyn R. PromRecognized Nationally and in Illinois as a Notable Practitioner:
Jessica A. EkhoffRanked Gold in Illinois for “prosecution and strategy” and “enforcement and litigation”:
Jonathan S. JenningsRanked Gold nationally and in Illinois for “prosecution and strategy” :
Janet A. MarvelRanked Silver in Illinois for “enforcement and litigation”:
Brett A. August, Phillip Barengolts, Thad Chaloemtiarana, Bradley L. Cohn, Janet A. Marvel, Robert W. Sacoff,Honored as one of two Illinois “Luminaries”:
David C. Hilliard“Debuting in the guide this year, Ekhoff was elected to the partnership at the beginning of 2020 in recognition of her exceptional diligence, steady demeanour and innovative thinking. She is one of several rising stars at the firm.”
Jessica A. EkhoffEleven Pattishall lawyers selected as Illinois Super Lawyers:
David C. Hilliard, Robert W. Sacoff, , Brett A. August, Jonathan S. Jennings, Janet A. Marvel, , Bradley L. Cohn, Thad Chaloemtiarana, Phillip Barengolts, Ashly BoescheOne Pattishall lawyer selected as an Illinois “Rising Star”:
Jessica A. EkhoffSelected as an outstanding IP Practitioner:
David C. HilliardRecognized as a leading lawyer in Copyright & Trademark Law, Intellectual Property Law and Trade Secrets/Unfair Competition Law for the State of Illinois:
Robert W. SacoffRecognized as a leading lawyer in Advertising & Media Law, Computer & Technology Law, Copyright & Trademark Law, Intellectual Property Law and Trade Secrets/Unfair Competition Law for the State of Illinois:
Jonathan S. JenningsRecognized as a leading lawyer in Advertising & Media Law, Copyright & Trademark Law and Intellectual Property Law for the State of Illinois:
David C. HilliardRecognized as a leading lawyer in Copyright & Trademark Law and Advertising & Media Law for the State of Illinois:
Bradley L. CohnRecognized as a leading lawyer in Computer & Technology Law and Copyright & Trademark Law for the State of Illinois:
Thad ChaloemtiaranaRecognized as a leading lawyer in Advertising & Media Law, Copyright & Trademark Law and Intellectual Property Law for the State of Illinois:
Brett A. AugustRanked a National Tier 1 Trademark Law Firm, and a Chicago Tier 1 Intellectual Property Litigation and Trademark Law Firm
Recognized as one of the Top 100 Super Lawyers in Illinois for eleven years, the only Intellectual Property lawyer so honored
David C. HilliardRecognized in the fields of Litigation – Intellectual Property Law, and Trademark Law:
David C. Hilliard,Pattishall McAuliffe “Highly Recommended” in Trade mark in Illinois
One Pattishall attorney recognized for his experience in Trade mark office proceedings:
Jonathan S. JenningsThree Pattishall attorneys recognized for their experience in Trade mark prosecution:
Brett A. August, Jonathan S. Jennings, Bradley L. CohnFour Pattishall attorneys recognized for their experience in Trade mark litigation:
David C. Hilliard, Brett A. August, Jonathan S. Jennings, Bradley L. CohnThree Pattishall attorneys recognized for their experience in Trade mark strategy & counseling:
Brett A. August, Jonathan S. Jennings, Bradley L. CohnTwo Pattishall attorneys selected as a “Copyright star” in Illinois:
David C. Hilliard, Bradley L. CohnFive attorneys selected as “Trade mark stars” in Illinois:
David C. Hilliard, Brett A. August, Jonathan S. Jennings, Janet A. Marvel, Bradley L. CohnFive attorneys selected as “IP Stars” in Illinois:
David C. Hilliard, Brett A. August, Jonathan S. Jennings, Janet A. Marvel, Bradley L. CohnPattishall McAuliffe named “Trademark Contentious Midwest Firm of the Year”
Pattishall McAuliffe Receives Top Gold Band Rankings in Prestigious WTR 1000 U.S. Rankings
“Sitting at the pinnacle of the trademark profession not just in Chicago or the United States, but across the world, Pattishall, McAuliffe, Newbury, Hilliard & Geraldson boasts a deep bench of top professionals who protect their clients with passion and pride while being ‘incredibly supportive of the wider legal community’ in terms of expertise and time.”
Ranked Gold in Illinois for “enforcement and litigation” and “prosecution and strategy” and ranked Silver nationally for “enforcement and litigation”
Jonathan S. JenningsHonored as one of two Illinois “Luminaries”
David C. HilliardRanked Silver in Illinois for “enforcement and litigation”
Brett A. August, Phillip Barengolts, Bradley L. Cohn,Nationally ranked Gold for “prosecution and strategy”; ranked Gold in Illinois for “prosecution and strategy”; and ranked Silver in Illinois for “enforcement and litigation”
Janet A. MarvelNationally ranked Silver for “enforcement and litigation” and ranked Silver in Illinois for “enforcement and litigation”
Robert W. Sacoff“Perennial enforcement and litigation gold-tier member Jonathan Jennings continues to shine on high-end cases. ‘Jonathan is extremely approachable and is hands-on with the work assigned to him and his team. He has profound IP knowledge and can convey complex legal concepts in business language, allowing you to understand the work being done and make well-informed decisions. If you want to be sure about getting a good result, contact Jonathan.’”
Jonathan S. Jennings“As managing partner, Bradley Cohn has the firm sailing with a fair wind. Litigating in his own practice, he is ‘one of the best there is at it’, with great instincts regarding trial strategy and a gift for diagnosing the strengths and weaknesses of a case.”
Bradley L. Cohn“Experienced counsellor and first-chair trial lawyer Phillip Barengolts also garners enthusiastic praise: ‘Phil gets you where you need to be through his hard work and dedication. He is quick to respond and provides comprehensive yet practical advice while keeping budget concerns in mind.’”
Phillip Barengolts“Brett August is another repository of trust when the chips are down. ‘He’s very up-front and will tell you when a case is a dog and you need to get out. A scholar who knows how to litigate, Brett is a high-calibre guy who adds heft to Pattishall’s practice.’”
Brett A. August“Ashly Boesche is really making her mark. ‘Ashly is thoughtful, creative and practical, and someone to call when you have a particularly tough question to work through.’ It is no wonder then that she makes her debut in the WTR 1000 this year.”
Ashly Boesche“A senior leader in the group … is Janet Marvel – a ‘wonderful mentor and superb listener who really tailors her advice to the particular needs of clients.’ As an editor of the American Bar Association’s Landslide magazine, she has followed dynamic change in the trademark industry extremely closely and can bring surety to brand owners as they navigate ever more complex terrains. Marvel also authored a treatise on trademark and unfair competition law alongside Joseph Welch II and David Hilliard.”
Janet A. MarvelAn Illinois “Leading Lawyer”
Brett A. August, Bradley L. Cohn, Jonathan S. Jennings, Robert W. Sacoff,Ranked Silver in Illinois for “enforcement and litigation”
Brett A. August, Phillip Barengolts, Bradley L. Cohn,Ranked Gold in Illinois for “enforcement and litigation” and “prosecution and strategy”
Jonathan S. JenningsRated one of the Top 20 trademark law practitioners in the U.S.
Robert W. SacoffRanked Silver in Illinois for “enforcement and litigation” and “prosecution and strategy”
Janet A. Marvel,”Janet Marvel demonstrates impressive range as a counsellor and litigator, she has impeccable judgment and deep subject-matter expertise and can be trusted with your most important intellectual assets. Her advice is very pragmatic and gets straight to the point.”
Janet A. MarvelChampion of Intellectual Property Award. The D.C. Bar presents this career-achievement award to a lawyer “who has served the intellectual property community with distinction, whose efforts have had an impact on intellectual property policy, who has encouraged innovation and the protection of intellectual property rights, and who continues to inspire and advocate for the intellectual property community.”
Robert W. SacoffNationally ranked Silver for “enforcement and litigation”
Robert W. Sacoff“Robert Sacoff is an extremely thorough lawyer, an ace on TTAB proceedings and internet-related matters as well as a leader in various IP organisations, he is truly impressive.”
Robert W. SacoffAn Illinois “Leading Lawyer”
Brett A. August, Thad Chaloemtiarana, Bradley L. Cohn, Jonathan S. Jennings, Robert W. Sacoff,Recognized as a Leading Lawyer in Copyright & Trademark Law and Advertising & Media Law for the State of Illinois
Bradley L. CohnRecognized as a Leading Lawyer in Copyright & Trademark Law and Computer & Technology Law for the State of Illinois
Thad ChaloemtiaranaRecognized as a Leading Lawyer in Copyright & Trademark Law, Intellectual Property Law, Advertising & Media Law and Trade Secrets/Unfair Competition Law for the State of Illinois
Brett A. AugustRecognized as a Leading Lawyer in Copyright & Trademark Law, Intellectual Property Law, Advertising & Media Law, Trade Secrets/Unfair Competition Law and Computer & Technology Law for the State of Illinois
Jonathan S. JenningsRecognized as a Leading Lawyer in Copyright & Trademark Law, Intellectual Property Law and Trade Secrets/Unfair Competition Law for the State of Illinois
Robert W. SacoffRanked a National Tier 1 Trademark Law Firm, and a Chicago Tier 1 Intellectual Property Litigation and Trademark Law Firm
“Chicago-based IP boutique Pattishall, McAuliffe, Newbury, Hilliard & Geraldson LLP is home to an ‘experienced’ and ‘focused’ team that ‘works hard to provide the best results’ in trademark prosecution, portfolio management and licensing. The pharmaceuticals sector is an area of particular expertise, and Thad Chaloemtiarana was recently retained to conduct trademark searches and file new applications to register global trademarks for an investigational drug. The team also acts for a number of technology clients, such as Acer, which entrusts Robert Sacoff and Seth Appel for its US branding and trademark work. David Hilliard is recommended, and Jonathan Jennings is ‘of exceptional quality’. Other sectors of expertise include automobiles and consumer product manufacturing. In the area of trademark litigation, the Firm is home to ‘hardworking and very diligent’ attorneys who provide an ‘excellent service’. The team is hailed for its ability to ‘represent clients in different sectors’ with foremost expertise in the consumer products, manufacturing, automobiles and parts, technology, hardware and electronics, and pharmaceutical and life sciences industries. Phillip Barengolts recently represented Red Bull GmbH and Red Bull North America in litigation with The Trading Group that saw the client obtain monetary damages for trademark infringement and unfair competition. Jonathan Jennings delivers ‘exceptional quality’. Robert Sacoff is another standout name. Bayer AG, Acer and Nike are also clients.”
Nationally recognized in Trade mark contentious, Trade mark prosecution, and Copyright, and “Highly Recommended” in Illinois
Pattishall McAuliffe Receives Top Gold Band Rankings in Prestigious WTR 1000 U.S. Rankings
“Protecting and nurturing brands is the passion of historic firm Pattishall. It has been at the forefront of trademark practice for over 135 years, acts for a panoply of marquee brands and is active in nearly every country of the world. It also has one of the deepest reservoirs of top trademark talent of any firm in the United States, even those with large groups in multiple offices. The meritocratic group has many famous names within it.
“Jonathan Jennings handles both contentious and non-contentious trademark issues for clients. Jennings is currently handling a contentious matter on behalf of a biotechnology and pharmaceutical company before the TTAB. Jennings is regarded as ‘prompt, professional and responsive’ by a client.”
Jonathan S. JenningsSelected among America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators for Illinois for 2018
Brett A. AugustRanked a National Tier 1 Trademark Law Firm, and a Chicago Tier 1 Intellectual Property Litigation and Trademark Law Firm
“Considered by one client to be ‘as good as it gets in this area,’ Chicago-based boutique Pattishall, McAuliffe, Newbury, Hilliard & Geraldson LLP has experience handling litigation for clients in the automobile, consumer products, pharmaceuticals and technology sectors, among others.”
Nationally recognized in Trade mark contentious, Trade mark prosecution and Copyright, and “Highly Recommended” in Illinois
Pattishall McAuliffe named “Trademark Contentious Midwest Firm of the Year”
Six Pattishall Lawyers selected as world’s leading Trademark lawyers :
David C. Hilliard, Robert W. Sacoff, , Janet A. Marvel, ,Four attorneys selected as “IP Stars” in Illinois:
David C. Hilliard, Brett A. August, Jonathan S. Jennings, Bradley L. CohnRecognized in the fields of Litigation – Intellectual Property Law and Trademark Law in Illinois:
, David C. HilliardNationally ranked Silver for “enforcement and litigation”:
Robert W. SacoffRanked Gold in Illinois for “enforcement and litigation” and “prosecution and strategy” and ranked Silver nationally for “enforcement and litigation”
Jonathan S. JenningsRanked Silver in Illinois for “enforcement and litigation”:
Brett A. AugustRanked Silver in Illinois for “enforcement and litigation”:
Phillip BarengoltsRanked Silver in Illinois for “enforcement and litigation”:
Bradley L. CohnRanked Silver in Illinois for “enforcement and litigation” and “prosecution and strategy”:
Janet A. MarvelSeven Pattishall Lawyers selected as Illinois “Leading Lawyers”:
David C. Hilliard, Robert W. Sacoff, , Brett A. August, Jonathan S. Jennings, Bradley L. Cohn, Thad ChaloemtiaranaRecognized as a Leading Lawyer in Copyright & Trademark Law, Intellectual Property Law and Trade Secrets/Unfair Competition Law for the State of Illinois:
Robert W. SacoffRecognized as a Leading Lawyer in Copyright & Trademark Law, Intellectual Property Law, Advertising & Media Law, Trade Secrets/Unfair Competition Law and Computer & Technology Law for the State of Illinois:
Recognized as a Leading Lawyer in Copyright & Trademark Law, Intellectual Property Law, Advertising & Media Law and Trade Secrets/Unfair Competition Law for the State of Illinois:
Brett A. AugustRecognized as a Leading Lawyer in Copyright & Trademark Law and Computer & Technology Law for the State of Illinois:
Thad ChaloemtiaranaRecognized as a Leading Lawyer in Copyright & Trademark Law and Advertising & Media Law for the State of Illinois:
Bradley L. CohnEleven Pattishall lawyers selected as Illinois Super Lawyers:
David C. Hilliard, Robert W. Sacoff, , Brett A. August, Jonathan S. Jennings, Janet A. Marvel,Recognized as one of the Top 100 Super Lawyers in Illinois for nine years, the only Intellectual Property lawyer so honored: Hilliard
Recognized as a Leading Lawyer in Copyright & Trademark Law, Intellectual Property Law and Advertising & Media Law for the State of Illinois:
David C. HilliardRecognized in the fields of Litigation – Intellectual Property, and Trademark Law:
, David C. HilliardPattishall McAuliffe received the top Gold Band ranking for both the United States and Illinois in the 2018 WTR 1000 report
“The trademark team at Pattishall McAuliffe comprises outstanding legal professionals that work together brilliantly. Its lawyers are devoted to their work and adept at handling complex and sensitive situations. They operate at a consistently high level.” The “extremely responsive and reliable” boutique “has a very loyal base of clients, great bandwidth and a deep bench”. “It has always been an eternal presence on the market”, but it also “has a new group of attorneys coming up through the ranks, who are being well trained by its veterans”. “Its terrific practice is clearly a destination of choice for both trademark prosecution and litigation.”
Ranked a National Tier 1 Trademark Law Firm, and a Chicago Tier 1 Intellectual Property Litigation and Trademark Law Firm
Pattishall McAuliffe recognized for its experience in trademark litigation and trademarks non-contentious. “The ‘excellent’ boutique in Chicago regularly handles high-profile trademark litigation for clients from various industries.” Pattishall “provides ‘very good advice’ to clients from a variety of industries.”
“Highly Recommended” in Illinois. “The firm specializes in matters relating to trademark, copyright, unfair competition and advertising. In the area of trademark and copyright litigation, the group has recently fielded its attorneys in more than 500 federal district court cases, resulting in more than 150 court opinions.”
Pattishall McAuliffe received the top Gold Band ranking for both the United States and Illinois in the 2017 WTR 1000 report
Ranked a National Tier 1 Trademark Law Firm, and a Tier 1 Intellectual Property Litigation Firm in Chicago.
” boasts over three decades of experience in US courts and before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB). Peers speak highly of his work in this area and of his knowledge of international trademark law.”
Robert W. SacoffFive attorneys selected as “IP Stars”:
David C. Hilliard, , Brett A. August, Jonathan S. Jennings, Bradley L. CohnSix Pattishall Lawyers selected as world’s leading Trademark lawyers:
David C. Hilliard, Robert W. Sacoff, , Janet A. Marvel, ,Recognized as a Chicago Nominee for the 2017 “Women of Influence” Awards:
Ashly BoescheVolunteer of the Year: Koransky
Honored as one of two Illinois “Luminaries”:
David C. HilliardNationally ranked Silver for “enforcement and litigation” :
Robert W. SacoffPattishall McAuliffe’s “talented practitioners are renowned authors, speakers, teachers and leaders in the field. Jonathan Jennings holds all of these titles and more: ‘A practical strategist and communicator, he has a stunning breadth of knowledge – not just in traditional trademarks, but also in rights of publicity, for which he has helped to draft legislation. The ‘collaborative and creative’ Jennings also turns heads as an authority on online matters, unfair competition and grey-market issues. He is a go-to for major pharmaceuticals…”:
Jonathan S. Jennings“A remarkably skilled litigator with profound familiarity with all substantive issues, Cohn recently secured a significant win for Bayer in a case that clarified US unfair competition law.” :
Bradley L. Cohn“The ‘first-rate’ Phillip Barengolts played an equally decisive role in the [Bayer] case, demonstrating his worth as a fierce and discerning litigator. Heavily involved in online governance from a policy perspective, he has been chosen to chair the North American Sub-committee of INTA’s Parallel Imports Committee for the 2016-2017 term.”:
Phillip BarengoltsRanked Gold in Illinois for “enforcement and litigation” and “prosecution and strategy” :
Jonathan S. Jennings“Seasoned trial attorney David Hilliard is a font of branding expertise. From quashing trademark infringements to safeguarding designs and handling anti-counterfeiting suits, he has done it all in the courtroom.”:
David C. Hilliard“Robert Sacoff is another ace at resolving disputes and has been a blessing for brand owners seeking peace of mind both domestically and internationally. The defence of rights in cyberspace is a forte and he has handled a plethora of Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) cases.”:
Robert W. Sacoff“Thad Chaloemtiarana is also adept at dealing with issues in the digital realm, specifically in the pursuit of domain name squatters. The versatile attorney recently secured a permanent injunction for Robert Bosch in a multi-faceted case involving claims of trademark infringement, counterfeiting, false advertising and unfair competition.”:
Thad Chaloemtiarana“Janet Marvel can handle any trademark matter under the sun; she has ‘a stellar reputation and is terrific with clients.'”:
Janet A. Marvel“…the ‘extremely intelligent and exceptionally eloquent’ Brett August, a trusted first port of call for high-tech clients; his ‘substantial branding knowledge’ serves as the foundation of his outstanding client service.”:
Brett A. AugustTen Pattishall lawyers selected as Illinois Super Lawyers:
David C. Hilliard, Robert W. Sacoff, , Brett A. August, Jonathan S. Jennings, Janet A. Marvel,One Pattishall Lawyer selected as an Illinois “Rising Star” and a “Top Rated E-Discovery Lawyer”:
Jessica A. EkhoffSeven Pattishall Lawyers selected as an AV® Rated Preeminent Lawyer :
, David C. Hilliard, Robert W. Sacoff, Brett A. August, Jonathan S. Jennings, Thad Chaloemtiarana, Ashly BoescheRecognized in the fields of Litigation – Intellectual Property, and Trademark Law:
, David C. HilliardThree attorneys chosen as WIPR Leaders in Illinois:
David C. Hilliard, Jonathan S. Jennings, Phillip BarengoltsRecognized in Intellectual Property Law
Nationally recognized in Trade Mark Prosecution, Trademark Contentious, and Copyright, and “Highly Recommended” in Illinois.
Pattishall McAuliffe has been nationally ranked Silver and Illinois-ranked Gold in the 2016 WTR 1000 rankings of The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals
Ranked a National Tier 1 Trademark Law Firm
Two Pattishall attorneys selected as Emerging Lawyers in Illinois for 2017:
Phillip Barengolts, Ashly BoescheRecognized as leading practitioners in Trade Marks:
David C. Hilliard, Robert W. Sacoff, , Janet A. Marvel,Six Pattishall Lawyers selected as world’s leading Trademark lawyers :
David C. Hilliard, Robert W. Sacoff, , Janet A. Marvel, ,“David Hilliard is a safe pair of hands for multi-million dollar trials.”:
David C. HilliardFive attorneys selected as “IP Stars”:
David C. Hilliard, , Brett A. August, Jonathan S. Jennings, Bradley L. CohnRecognized as a Leading Lawyer in Copyright & Trademark Law, Intellectual Property Law and Trade Secrets/Unfair Competition Law for the State of Illinois:
Robert W. SacoffRecognized as a Leading Lawyer in Copyright & Trademark Law, Intellectual Property Law, Advertising & Media Law, Trade Secrets/Unfair Competition Law and Computer & Technology Law for the State of Illinois:
Jonathan S. JenningsRecognized as a Leading Lawyer in Copyright & Trademark Law, Intellectual Property Law, Advertising & Media Law and Trade Secrets/Unfair Competition Law for the State of Illinois: August
Recognized as a Leading Lawyer in Copyright & Trademark Law and Computer & Technology Law for the State of Illinois:
Thad ChaloemtiaranaRecognized as a Leading Lawyer in Copyright & Trademark Law and Advertising & Media Law for the State of Illinois:
Bradley L. Cohn2016 Distinguished Alumna Award:
Ashly BoescheHonored as one of two Illinois “Luminaries”:
David C. HilliardRecognized as the 2016 “Brand Protection Attorney of the Year in Illinois”:
Brett A. August“Jonathan Jennings has a skill set that is particularly well suited to defending drugs against unfair trade practices: he is an authority on grey-market goods and has chaired INTA’s Parallel Imports Committee. A whirlwind of legislative expertise, he has helped to draft both federal and state laws on trademarks and related issues. His prosecution and counselling skills come highly recommended.”:
Jonathan S. Jennings“She is a fantastic lawyer who is deeply involved with the IP industry.”:
Janet A. Marvel“Bradley Cohn…used to clerk in the Federal Court and thus has insider knowledge on how best to present a case to a trial judge; he combines this with a gift for distilling an argument down to a compelling narrative.”:
Bradley L. Cohn“Brett August, who not only cuts a dash as a private practitioner, but has testified as expert witness in numerous federal litigations and acted as a court-appointed mediator.”:
Brett A. August“When internet issues crop up, Thad Chaloemtiarana is first port of call; he has an encyclopaedic knowledge of domain name and IT law.”:
Thad Chaloemtiarana“Sacoff is a truly excellent trademark attorney, a go-to guy in the region.”:
Robert W. SacoffBarengolts “pick[s] up impressive volumes of peer recommendations – for his leadership abilities and substantive expertise.”:
Phillip BarengoltsThree Pattishall Lawyers selected as Illinois “Super Lawyers” in Intellectual Property :
Janet A. Marvel, Bradley L. Cohn, Thad ChaloemtiaranaSeven Pattishall Lawyers selected as Illinois “Super Lawyers” in Intellectual Property Litigation:
David C. Hilliard, Robert W. Sacoff, , Brett A. August, Jonathan S. Jennings, , Phillip BarengoltsOne Pattishall Lawyer selected as an Illinois “Rising Star” in Intellectual Property: Boesche
Eight Pattishall Lawyers selected as an AV® Rated Preeminent Lawyer Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register AV® Rated Preeminent Lawyer:
, David C. Hilliard, Robert W. Sacoff, , Brett A. August, Jonathan S. Jennings, Thad ChaloemtiaranaRecognized as a Woman in Business Law Expert:
Janet A. MarvelPattishall McAuliffe named “Trademark Contentious Midwest Firm of the Year”
U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”
Two Pattishall attorneys selected as Emerging Lawyers in Illinois for 2016:
Phillip Barengolts, Ashly Boesche“David Hilliard is the firm’s most experienced conflict resolution sage, whose performances before juries are especially acclaimed.”:
David C. HilliardFive Pattishall Lawyers selected as world’s leading Trademark lawyers:
David C. Hilliard, Robert W. Sacoff, , Janet A. Marvel,Selected as one of the “50 Intellectual Property Firms to Keep in Mind”
Nationally recognized in Trade Mark Prosecution and Trademark Contentious, and “Highly Recommended” in Illinois. The firm “has a reputation for their settlement and alternative dispute resolution services, despite having significant trail experience.”
Pattishall McAuliffe recognized for its experience in trademark litigation. Pattishall “has a long history of handling contentious trademark matters for clients from various industries.”
Five Pattishall Lawyers recognized for their experience in trademark litigation:
David C. Hilliard, Jonathan S. Jennings, Bradley L. Cohn, Thad Chaloemtiarana, Phillip BarengoltsFive attorneys selected as “IP Stars”:
David C. Hilliard, , Brett A. August, Jonathan S. Jennings, Bradley L. CohnEight Pattishall Lawyers selected as an AV® Rated Preeminent Lawyer Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register AV® Rated Preeminent Lawyer:
, David C. Hilliard, Robert W. Sacoff, , Brett A. August, Jonathan S. Jennings, Thad ChaloemtiaranaPlaced in the Silver Band nationally for “Individuals: enforcement and litigation”:
Robert W. Sacoff“Phillip Barengolts is another esteemed advocate on the squad. Like his colleagues, he is not afraid to take on crucial briefs for marquee clients and has recently secured victories for the likes of PepsiCo, Bayer and Eli Lilly.”:
Phillip Barengolts“For non-contentious instructions, there is no better choice than Janet Marvel, a meticulous brand strategy planner.”:
Janet A. MarvelPlaced in the Bronze Band in Illinois for “enforcement and litigation”:
Bradley L. Cohn, Thad Chaloemtiarana, Phillip BarengoltsEight Pattishall Lawyers selected as Illinois “Super Lawyers” in Intellectual Property Litigation:
Brett A. August, Phillip Barengolts, Bradley L. Cohn, David C. Hilliard, Jonathan S. Jennings, Robert W. Sacoff,Eight Pattishall Lawyers selected as Illinois “Super Lawyers” in Intellectual Property :
Brett A. August, Phillip Barengolts, Bradley L. Cohn, Jonathan S. Jennings, Janet A. Marvel, Robert W. Sacoff,Two Pattishall Lawyers selected as Illinois “Super Lawyers” in Media & Advertising:
Phillip Barengolts, Bradley L. CohnOne Pattishall Lawyer selected as an Illinois “Super Lawyer” in Entertainment & Sports:
Jonathan S. JenningsOne Pattishall Lawyer selected as an Illinois “Rising Star” in Intellectual Property and Intellectual Property Law: Boesche
Named Lawyer of the Year in Litigation & Dispute Resolution in Chicago, Illinois:
Phillip BarengoltsSelected as a Top Law Firm in Intellectual Property in Illinois.
“Niche Chicago-based firm…has a solid reputation for its thought leadership and expertise on trademark litigation matters.”
Ranked a National Tier 1 Trademark Law Firm
Received a “Lifetime Achievement Award” for his contributions to architecture and design in Chicago:
David C. HilliardRecognized as a Leading Lawyer in Copyright & Trademark Law, Intellectual Property Law, Advertising & Media Law, Trade Secrets/Unfair Competition Law and Computer & Technology Law for the State of Illinois:
Jonathan S. JenningsRecognized as a Leading Lawyer in Copyright & Trademark Law, Intellectual Property Law, Advertising & Media Law and Trade Secrets/Unfair Competition Law for the State of Illinois:
Brett A. AugustRecognized as a Leading Lawyer in Copyright & Trademark Law and Computer & Technology Law for the State of Illinois:
Thad ChaloemtiaranaRecognized as a Leading Lawyer in Copyright & Trademark Law and Advertising & Media Law for the State of Illinois:
Bradley L. CohnRecognized as a Leading Lawyer in Copyright & Trademark Law, Intellectual Property Law and Advertising & Media Law for the State of Illinois:
David C. Hilliard,Recognized as a Leading Lawyer in Copyright & Trademark Law, Intellectual Property Law and Trade Secrets/Unfair Competition Law for the State of Illinois:
Robert W. Sacoff“Prestigious brands-focused boutique Pattishall, McAuliffe, Newbury, Hilliard & Geraldson is ‘a terrific outfit with a scarcely rivalled pool of expertise’. This depth and dexterity ensure that it can serve a diverse clientele, from individuals to large corporations. The ‘innovative, nimble and easy to work with’ team undertakes brand planning, assessments and audits alongside enforcement and litigation suits. Popular disputes doyen Joseph Welch has ‘an especially helpful mix of wisdom and pragmatism. He is a frequent participant on bar association committees and the kind of guy who willingly takes on extra assignments’. The versatile Jonathan Jennings ‘has his finger on the pulse of all the latest trends’ and garners notices from home and abroad. His areas of concentration include grey-market goods. Also recommended is Janet Marvel, ‘a robust litigator and a level-headed adviser’.”
Selected as a 2014 Top Rated Lawyer in Intellectual Property:
, David C. Hilliard, Robert W. Sacoff, , Brett A. August, Jonathan S. JenningsRecognized as one of the World’s Leading Trade Mark Lawyers:
Robert W. SacoffNationally recognized in Trademark Prosecution, Trademark Contentious and Copyright, and “Highly Recommended” in Illinois
“Trial lawyer, Phillip Barengolts’ key clients include PepsiCo, and he also recently represented Bayer in appealing a trademark dispute against Aceto Agricultural Chemical regarding the client’s Proline-branded pesticide product. Barengolts also acted for plaintiff Fortres Grand in appealing its case against Warner Brothers Entertainment for claims that a fictional computer program in The Dark Knight Rises movie infringes the client’s software trademark and caused consumer confusion.”: Barengolts
“David Hilliard has a longstanding track record of trial and appellate level matters.”:
David C. Hilliard“Jonathan Jennings has experience in grey market goods-related cases”:
Jonathan S. JenningsNominated by his peers to be a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation, an honor limited to less than one percent of the lawyers admitted to practice in the United States.:
Thad ChaloemtiaranaTen Pattishall Lawyers selected as an AV® Rated Preeminent Lawyer : McAuliffe (1921-2012), Newbury, Geraldson, Jr. (Retired), Hilliard, Sacoff, Welch II, August, Jennings, Chaloemtiarana, Boesche
Five Pattishall attorneys selected as “IP Stars”:
David C. Hilliard, , Brett A. August, Jonathan S. Jennings, Bradley L. CohnOne Pattishall Lawyer selected as an Illinois “Rising Star” in Intellectual Property Litigation:
Phillip BarengoltsOne Pattishall Lawyer selected as an Illinois “Rising Star” in Intellectual Property : Boesche
Seven Pattishall Lawyers selected as Illinois “Super Lawyers” in Intellectual Property and Intellectual Property Litigation:
David C. Hilliard, Robert W. Sacoff, , Brett A. August, Jonathan S. Jennings, Bradley L. Cohn,Two Pattishall Lawyers selected as Illinois “Super Lawyers” in Intellectual Property Litigation for ten consecutive years:
Brett A. August,2013 Chicago Intellectual Property Law “Lawyer of the Year” :
Six Pattishall Lawyers selected as “Top Business Lawyers in Intellectual Property Law in Illinois” by Leading Lawyers Network:
, David C. Hilliard, Robert W. Sacoff, , Brett A. August, Jonathan S. JenningsTwo Pattishall Lawyers selected as “Top Business Lawyers in Copyright & Trademark Law in Illinois”:
, Jonathan S. JenningsTwo Pattishall Lawyers selected as “Best Lawyer in Chicago” in intellectual property law:
David C. Hilliard,Five Pattishall attorneys selected as “IP Stars”:
David C. Hilliard, , Brett A. August, Bradley L. Cohn, Jonathan S. JenningsFour Pattishall Lawyers selected as world’s leading Trademark lawyers:
David C. Hilliard, Robert W. Sacoff, ,Nationally recognized in Trademark Prosecution, Trademark Contentious and Copyright, and “Highly Recommended” in Illinois
Pattishall McAuliffe garnered the top gold band ranking among Illinois law firms, which ranks trademark firms from 61 nations. The Pattishall McAuliffe team “has remarkable capabilities in both prosecution and enforcement,” said the World Trademark Review.
Recognized “stand-out managing partner Joseph Welch,” saying he is “incredibly well versed in all aspects of trademark law and has a string of successes to his name.” :
Cited partner Janet Marvel, saying she “crafts finely tuned development strategies” and has “a highly active enforcement practice, which encompasses briefs in the ever-evolving anti-counterfeiting field.” :
Janet A. Marvel“Jonathan Jennings is singled out,” the award said, “for his comprehensive trademark nous [mind].” “He is also an acknowledged leader in the closely related arena of publicity rights.”:
Jonathan S. JenningsRanked a National Tier 1 Trademark Law Firm
Eight Pattishall Lawyers selected as an AV® Rated Preeminent Lawyer :
, , Raymond I. Geraldson, Jr. (Retired), David C. Hilliard, Robert W. Sacoff, , Brett A. AugustRecognized as “Go-To Firm” for the Top 500 Companies for its work in Litigation
Selected as a 2013 Top Rated Lawyer in Intellectual Property:
David C. Hilliard, Robert W. Sacoff, , Brett A. August, Jonathan S. JenningsSeven Pattishall Lawyers selected as Illinois “Super Lawyers”:
Brett A. August, Bradley L. Cohn, David C. Hilliard, Jonathan S. Jennings, Janet A. Marvel, Robert W. Sacoff,One Pattishall Lawyer selected as an Illinois “Rising Star” in Intellectual Property Litigation:
Phillip BarengoltsFour Pattishall Lawyers recognized The International Who’s Who of Business Lawyers Recognized:
David C. Hilliard, Robert W. Sacoff, ,Six Pattishall Lawyers selected as “Top Business Lawyers in Intellectual Property Law in Illinois” by Leading Lawyers Network:
, David C. Hilliard, Robert W. Sacoff, , Brett A. August, Jonathan S. JenningsRecommended for his experience in anti-counterfeiting and trade dress disputes.: Hilliard
Recommended for his experience in anti-counterfeiting and trade dress disputes.:
Phillip BarengoltsRecommended for handling various TTAB proceedings.:
Jonathan S. JenningsRecommended for his focus on trademark infringement and unfair competition cases.:
Robert W. SacoffFour Pattishall Lawyers selected as world’s leading Trademark lawyers:
David C. Hilliard, Robert W. Sacoff, ,Recognized for having “a longstanding reputation for handling trademark trials, appeals and TTAB proceedings.” Pattishall, McAuliffe “acts for companies from many industries, such as consumer goods, manufacturing, retail, and software…”
2012 United States Midwest Copyright Firm of the Year
One of the top ranking firms. Specifically mentioned were Raymond I. Geraldson, Jr., described as “a dean of the Illinois trademark Bar,” Joseph N. Welch II, who is respected for “his encyclopaedic knowledge of trademark law,” and Janet A. Marvel, who is acclaimed for her “great understanding of trademark protection.”
2012 Top Ranked Law Firm
Raymond I. Geraldson, Jr. is described as “a dean of the Illinois trademark Bar”:
Raymond I. Geraldson, Jr. (Retired)Janet A. Marvel is acclaimed for her “great understanding of trademark protection”:
Janet A. MarvelRecognized: Hilliard, Sacoff, Welch II, Jennings, Chaloemtiarana
One of the Top 100 Illinois Super Lawyers:
Seven Pattishall Lawyers selected as Illinois “Super Lawyers”:
Brett A. August, Bradley L. Cohn, David C. Hilliard, Jonathan S. Jennings, Janet A. Marvel, Robert W. Sacoff,Eight Pattishall Lawyers selected as an AV® Rated Preeminent Lawyer: McAuliffe (1921-2012), Newbury, Geraldson, Jr. (Retired), Hilliard, Sacoff, Welch II, August, Jennings
Honored David C. Hilliard with its “Distinguished Service Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Arts.”:
David C. HilliardHonored the Pattishall firm “for representing the College with Honor and Distinction” in litigation. David Hilliard and Ashly Boesche accepted the award, as counsel for the College.:
David C. Hilliard, Ashly BoescheRecipient of the 2011 Above and Beyond Award in recognition and appreciation of contributions of pro bono legal services:
Bradley L. CohnOne of the top ranking firms. Specifically mentioned were Raymond I. Geraldson, Jr., described as “a great practitioner,” and Joseph N. Welch II, who is similarly considered “a true expert in the field.”
Three Pattishall Lawyers selected as world’s leading Trademark lawyers:
David C. Hilliard, Robert W. Sacoff,Ranked in top tiers for trademark and copyright law, including prosecution, litigation, enforcement and licensing
Three Pattishall Lawyers selected as “Best Lawyer in America” for 10 years or longer in intellectual property law:
, Raymond I. Geraldson, Jr. (Retired), David C. HilliardRecognized as having “a strong specialization in trademarks, with experience across a full range of litigation matters at TTAB and federal court levels”, “well regarded for its track record” and “its experience includes significant disputes related to issues such as gray market goods, as well as internet and e commerce matters.”
“David Hilliard is a long standing figure in trademark litigation, with extensive trial and appellate experience, and is notable for representing Ford Motor Company and PepsiCo.”:
David C. Hilliard“Phillip Barengolts represented Bayer Healthcare as plaintiff in a domain name dispute against multiple defendants.”:
Phillip BarengoltsRaymond I. Geraldson, Jr. is described as “a great practitioner”: Geraldson, Jr. (Retired)
Raymond I. Geraldson, Jr. (Retired)Joseph N. Welch II is described as “a true expert in the field”: Welch II
Named an “Honorary Young Lawyer in Perpetuity”:
David C. HilliardEight Pattishall Lawyers selected as an AV® Rated Preeminent Lawyer : McAuliffe (1921-2012), Newbury, Geraldson, Jr. (Retired), Helfenbein, Sacoff, Welch II, August, Jennings
One Pattishall Lawyer selected as an Illinois “Rising Star” in Intellectual Property Litigation:
Phillip BarengoltsFour Pattishall Lawyers recognized:
Raymond I. Geraldson, Jr. (Retired), David C. Hilliard, Robert W. Sacoff,Recognized as one of the “40 Illinois Attorneys Under Forty to Watch” for 2010:
Thad Chaloemtiarana“David Hilliard represented PepsiCo across a wide range of federal court jurisdictions, having also previously protected iconic brands like Ford, BASF, Encyclopaedia Britannica and the American Medical Association.”:
David C. HilliardSeven Pattishall Lawyers selected as “Top Business Lawyers in Intellectual Property Law in Illinois” by Leading Lawyers Network:
, Raymond I. Geraldson, Jr. (Retired), David C. Hilliard, Robert W. Sacoff, , Brett A. August, Jonathan S. JenningsTwo Pattishall Lawyers selected as Illinois “Super Lawyers” in intellectual property:
Janet A. Marvel, Bradley L. CohnThree Pattishall Lawyers selected as Chicago’s Best Lawyers in Intellectual Property Law:
, Raymond I. Geraldson, Jr. (Retired), David C. HilliardFour Pattishall Lawyers selected as world’s leading Business lawyers:
Raymond I. Geraldson, Jr. (Retired), David C. Hilliard, Robert W. Sacoff,Recognized as having “an excellent cadre of experienced trial litigators” and for having strengths in brand protection that “spring from the team’s willingness to take a long-term view in client needs, whilst taking an assertive and professional stance in trial litigation”
Listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
David C. Hilliard Award for Outstanding Committee Chair:
Ashly BoescheEight Pattishall Lawyers selected as an AV® Rated Preeminent Lawyer: McAuliffe (1921-2012), Newbury, Geraldson, Jr. (Retired), Hilliard, Sacoff, Welch II, August, Jennings
An “Experts’ expert” and included as one of the top 20 trademark practitioners in the United States:
Robert W. SacoffSeven Pattishall Lawyers selected as Illinois “Super Lawyers”: Geraldson, Jr. (Retired), Hilliard, Sacoff, Welch II, August, Marvel, Cohn
Raymond I. Geraldson, Jr. (Retired), David C. Hilliard, Robert W. Sacoff, , Brett A. August, Janet A. Marvel, Bradley L. CohnSeven Pattishall lawyers selected as Illinois “Super Lawyers” in intellectual property litigation:
Raymond I. Geraldson, Jr. (Retired), David C. Hilliard, Robert W. Sacoff, , Brett A. August, Jonathan S. Jennings, Bradley L. CohnFour Pattishall Lawyers selected as “World’s Leading Trade Mark Practitioners”:
Raymond I. Geraldson, Jr. (Retired), David C. Hilliard, Robert W. Sacoff,Selected as an AV® Rated Preeminent Lawyer: Jennings
Jonathan S. JenningsSeven Pattishall Lawyers selected as “Top Intellectual Property Lawyers in Illinois” by Leading Lawyers Network:
, Raymond I. Geraldson, Jr. (Retired), David C. Hilliard, Robert W. Sacoff, , Brett A. August, Jonathan S. Jennings“David Hilliard is described by clients as ‘excellent’ [and] has tried major trademark and copyright cases throughout the United States. He is frequently brought into litigation as replacement counsel.”:
David C. HilliardOne of the top 25 trademark lawyers in the United States:
Raymond I. Geraldson, Jr. (Retired)Three Pattishall Lawyers nominated by their peers to be a Fellow, an honor limited to one-third of one percent of the lawyers in America:
Robert W. Sacoff, , Jonathan S. JenningsSeven Pattishall Lawyers selected as “Leading Lawyers” in Intellectual Property:
, Raymond I. Geraldson, Jr. (Retired), David C. Hilliard, Robert W. Sacoff, , Brett A. August, Jonathan S. JenningsSeven Pattishall Lawyers selected as Illinois “Super Lawyers”: Geraldson, Jr. (Retired), Hilliard, Sacoff, Welch II, August,
Five Pattishall Lawyers selected as the Leading Trademark Attorneys in the World:
, Raymond I. Geraldson, Jr. (Retired), David C. Hilliard, Robert W. Sacoff,IP-boutique firm specializing on trademark, copyright, internet and e-commerce matters, with a strong focus on litigation”…whose long-term clients are “impressed by the lawyers’ ‘rapid response, along with the creativity and quality of its legal analysis'”
Recognized as a U.S. Top Tier Firm for Trademark Litigation, Trademark Prosecution and Copyright Law
Characterized as “authoritative” in his field:
Robert W. SacoffTwo Pattishall Lawyers recognized for their trademark work:
Raymond I. Geraldson, Jr. (Retired), David C. HilliardSeven Pattishall Lawyers selected as an AV® Rated Preeminent Lawyer:
, , Raymond I. Geraldson, Jr. (Retired), David C. Hilliard, Robert W. Sacoff, , Brett A. AugustSix Pattishall Lawyers selected as “Illinois leading lawyers in Trademark law”: McAuliffe (1921-2012), Geraldson, Jr. (Retired), Hilliard, Sacoff, Welch II, Marvel
, Raymond I. Geraldson, Jr. (Retired), David C. Hilliard, Robert W. Sacoff, , Janet A. MarvelRecognized as a U.S. Top Tier Firm for Trademark Litigation, Trademark Prosecution and Copyright Law
Six Pattishall Lawyers selected as a “World’s Leading Trade Mark Practitioner”:
Three Pattishall Lawyers selected as “Best Lawyer in America” for 10 years or longer in intellectual property law:
, Raymond I. Geraldson, Jr. (Retired), David C. HilliardSeven Pattishall Lawyers selected as Illinois “Super Lawyers”:
Raymond I. Geraldson, Jr. (Retired), David C. Hilliard, Robert W. Sacoff, , Brett A. August, Bradley L. Cohn“A leader of the trademark bar and well recognized speaker and author on trademark law.”:
Robert W. SacoffFive Pattishall Lawyers selected as “world’s leading practitioners” in intellectual property law:
, Raymond I. Geraldson, Jr. (Retired), David C. Hilliard, Robert W. Sacoff,Five Pattishall Lawyers recognized:
Raymond I. Geraldson, Jr. (Retired), David C. Hilliard, Robert W. Sacoff, , Jonathan S. JenningsTwo Pattishall Lawyers identified as “Luminaries” within the field of intellectual property:
Raymond I. Geraldson, Jr. (Retired), Robert W. SacoffFive Pattishall Lawyers recognized:
, Raymond I. Geraldson, Jr. (Retired), David C. Hilliard, Robert W. Sacoff,Seven Pattishall Lawyers named “Leading Lawyers” in Intellectual Property Law:
, Raymond I. Geraldson, Jr. (Retired), David C. Hilliard, Robert W. Sacoff, , Brett A. August, Jonathan S. Jennings“One of the firm’s most respected trademark litigators [with] an impressive track record of involvement in precedent-setting cases.”:
David C. HilliardOne of the 22 “Most Highly Regarded Individuals -Global” in intellectual property (1 of 6 in the U.S.):
Robert W. SacoffRecognized for his “litigation prowess” in intellectual property matters:
Robert W. SacoffRecognized for extraordinary contributions and commitment:
Jonathan S. JenningsSix Pattishall Lawyers selected as “world’s leading practitioners” in intellectual property law:
, Raymond I. Geraldson, Jr. (Retired), David C. Hilliard, Robert W. Sacoff, , Janet A. MarvelRecognized as “Go To Firm” in The Directory of Go To Firms at Top U. S. Companies
“leading firm in Chicago for trademark law based on the number of nominees”
Two Pattishall Lawyers recognized as AIPLA Fellows for outstanding service in the profession, learned contributions to the profession and highest standards of ethical conduct:
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