Pattishall, McAuliffe, Newbury, Hilliard & Geraldson - US Trademark Rankings 2023

Firm Overview:

“Excellent at trademarks, no doubt”, Pattishall, McAuliffe, Newbury, Hilliard & Geraldson is recognised for its focus as a trial and appellate trademark and copyright litigation firm. The Chicago boutique has litigated for a distinguished list of clients, including Bayer, BP North America, Ford Motor Company, and PepsiCo, taking on cases before state and federal courts and appeals to the federal circuit.

“They do a really terrific job,” says a fellow US lawyer. In recent years Pattishall has filed or defended more than 500 cases in federal district courts, resulting in more than 150 leading federal appellate and district court opinions in trademark and copyright law. The firm’s prosecution practice encompasses counselling and clearance to trademark investigations and watches. The team currently represents James Bond car maker Aston Martin in ongoing matters before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.

Team Overview:

“Really thoughtful” Thad Chaloemtiarana is a “focused, business savvy and very intelligent” litigator who “provides excellent advice and gives tailored solutions to get the right result for each client”. Chaloemtiarana is chair of the IP section of the American Bar Association and has acted for engineering and technology company Bosch in a number of trademark infringement cases, including one against Lenovo. Janet Marvel is “among the best the trademark bar in Illinois has to offer”, protecting renowned brands and having developed a five-year brand plan for automotive titan Ford and manufacturing and entertainment giant Mattel.

Brett August, “another strong name in the trademark space”, is both a hardened litigator and skilled in resolving matters on behalf of clients to avoid the cost of trials. “Fantastic lawyer” Brad Cohn is “client focused, great with strategy and is always trying to find constructive solutions to problems”. Cohn is an all-rounder; from portfolio management up to litigation in state and federal courts, he covers a range of industries including fashion, travel, food and entertainment.

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Clients:

Aston Martin, Bayer, BP North America, Eli Lilly & Company, EMC, Encyclopedia Britannica, Ford Motor Company, Jack & Friends, John (Johnny) Carson (estate of), Kellogg Company, Kohler, Medline Industries, Owens Corning, PepsiCo, The American Medical Association, Jemie, MasterCard International.