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Attorney
Philip Thornton
Thornton Patent Law
Healthcare LawIntellectual Property
- City
- Cambridge
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§ Editorial
What to look for in a intellectual property attorney.
— The Counsel editors
Patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secret protection.
Finding the right intellectual property attorney requires careful consideration of experience, communication style, and fee structure. The attorneys listed here represent a broad cross-section of practitioners serving clients in this area of law.
§ 01 — Sub-practices
Within intellectual property.
The matters most often brought to counsel.
§ 02
Counsel in intellectual property.
A selection of attorneys in this practice area.
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Attorney
Derek Sullivan
Sullivan & Associates
Business LawIntellectual Property
- City
- Austin
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Jonathan Crannell
Personal InjuryNursing Home AbuseMedical Malpractice
- City
- Naperville
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MR
Attorney
Michael Rodriguez
Rodriguez & Associates
Business LawIntellectual Property
- City
- Chicago
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David Kremin
Personal InjuryMedical MalpracticeIntellectual Property
- City
- Chicago
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Michael McCready
Personal InjuryWorkers CompensationIntellectual Property
- City
- Chicago
§ 03 — Legal News
Recent coverage in intellectual property.
Newsroom and court coverage curated for this practice area.
North Carolina Lawyers WeeklySep 28, 2026
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Operator+of+AI+music+generator+can%E2%80%99t+escape+copyright+suit
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inklSep 21, 2026
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Lawyer says prosecutors haven't offered details of teen's alleged ties to San Diego mosque shooters
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Legacy obituarySep 15, 2026
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Charles Smith Obituary (1938 - 2026) - Durham, NC - The News & Observer
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IPWatchdog.comAug 21, 2026
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Other Barks & Bites for Friday, August 21: US Inventor Lacks Standing for Patent Language Challenge; D.C. Circuit Upholds CMS’ Single-Source Drug Interpretation; and Ninth Circuit Deepens Split on Attorney’s Fees Under Lanham Act
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Law360Aug 15, 2026
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NC Law Firm's 'Personal Goodwill' Not Marital Property
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Law360Aug 15, 2026
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NC Law Firm's 'Personal Goodwill' Not Marital Property
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