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McDermott Will & Schulte

McDermott Will & Schulte

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United States • Intellectual property

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Trademarks: non-contentious (including prosecution, portfolio management and licensing)

McDermott Will & Schulte advises clients on trademark and brand protection matters across the full lifecycle of brand development, from clearance and prosecution through to cross-border enforcement and related disputes. The firm also assists with licensing and transactional matters, anti-counterfeiting strategies, and projects involving advertising, brand expansion, and digital asset protection. Based in Chicago, Jennifer Mikulina, co-chair of the global intellectual property practice, advises on trademark and copyright counselling, licensing, prosecution, and enforcement matters alongside Doug Carsten in San Diego. Christina Martini has left the firm.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Client satisfaction: NPS ®

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘​​McDermott Will & Schulte serves as our trusted legal counsel for a comprehensive range of trademark matters. Their expertise spans the entire lifecycle of trademark protection and enforcement.'

  • 'They provide invaluable assistance with the preparation and filing of trademark applications, diligently manage opposition and cancellation proceedings, and offer strategic guidance during trademark acquisitions. '

  • 'Their team conducts thorough and comprehensive trademark clearance searches to mitigate potential risks. They also serve as a liaison with the USPTO, expertly navigating communications and procedures on our behalf. Beyond routine tasks, their attorneys offer crucial guidance and strategic counsel on navigating delicate and complex trademark issues.'

  • 'In addition to their direct client work, McDermott Will & Schulte demonstrates a broader commitment to the trademark community through their engaging educational webinars, active involvement in relevant trademark organizations, and dedication to giving back to the community. ’

  • ‘We consistently relied on Jennifer Mikulina for our trademark work, and she has proven to be an invaluable asset.'

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Key clients

  • Abbott Laboratories
  • BDO USA
  • Cardone Ventures
  • Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
  • EUNA Solutions
  • Generate Biomedicines
  • Hornblower Group
  • Lyell Immunopharma, Inc.
  • National Material, L.P. and Related Companies (including Taber Extrusions, Combined Metals, Gibbs Wire & Steel)
  • New York Life Insurance Company
  • Rexair LLC
  • RTP Company

Work highlights

Serving as leading trademark counsel for Terlato Wines, on all aspects of Terlato’s global trademark portfolio.
Representing BDO USA as the lead on all aspects of its U.S. trademark portfolio.
Advising on the overall strategy for Generate Biomedicines’ global trademark portfolio, trademark enforcement proceedings, prosecution matters, oppositions, appeals, and worldwide domain name disputes.
Practice head

Jennifer Mikulina; Doug Carsten