With over 20 years of litigation experience, I have a consistent track record of winning on the merits and achieving favorable resolutions for his clients. I represent plaintiffs and defendants in all phases of intellectual property litigation — from pre-trial investigation through jury trials and appeals — and focus my practice on patent, trademark, copyright trade secret, and antitrust matters, as well as post-grant proceedings before the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.I have achieved successful results for clients in jurisdictions spanning the country from California to Delaware and from Ohio to Texas, among many others in between. I also have successfully represented clients in appeals before the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. My cases have involved a wide range of technologies, electronic sensors and monitors, chemical formulations for industrial and medical application, medical and diagnostic devices, mobile devices, computer hardware and software, and consumer electronics. Beyond my litigation practice, I have extensive experience in patent, trademark, and copyright counseling and procurement. I have prepared and successfully prosecuted numerous patent applications on a variety of subject matters including medical and diagnostic devices, security systems, structural ceramics, superconducting materials, sports equipment, and other mechanical and electro-mechanical devices and processes. I also have experience preparing and prosecuting domestic and foreign trademark applications.For the past several years, I have consistently been named to Super Lawyers magazine’s list of top Illinois lawyers in the field of intellectual property litigation, and consistently identified in Who’s Who Legal for my work in patent litigation.My practice is guided by three main principles: (i) being dedicated to understanding my client's businessand goals; (ii) charging fair rates and managing cases to successful completions at or below budget; and (iii) providing honest advice and effective service whatever the circumstances.