Brett A. Manchel

Brett Manchel is an experienced intellectual property attorney skilled in advising clients on all aspects of brand and creative protection.  In addition to domestic and international trademark and copyright prosecution and IP portfolio management, Brett counsels clients on privacy, internet and marketing, licensing, and new media issues.

Brett develops strategies to ensure the longevity of brands and the critical goodwill that his clients have developed and invested in over time.  In addition to anticipating and responding to the challenges involving domestic and international trademark prosecution, enforcement, and maintenance, Brett is particularly adept at actions before the US Patent and Trademark Office.  He also proudly advises entrepreneurs, start-ups, and established businesses on legal issues in innovative and developing fields, including A.I. and blockchain technology, as well as compliance with the developing privacy frameworks of the GDPR (EU General Data Protection Regulation) and CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) and best practices under the DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act), the FTC Act, and the FDCA (Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act).

Clients praise Brett for his thoughtful and thorough approach to strategizing and problem solving. His peers recognize this, as well, as Brett is honored to have been selected to the Super Lawyers Rising Star list every year since 2016.

Brett is a member of the associate board of the Chicago-based non-profit Lawyers for the Creative Arts and past chair of the Chicago Bar Association Intellectual Property Committee.

Brett has lived in Chicago since 2013.  Outside of work, you can find him at summer music festivals, hanging out with friends (or his cat), or playing percussion in a local symphonic band.