Sean Goodwin Legal Services is a specialized legal practice advocating for entrepreneurs, established businesses, and families since 2008. Headquartered in Evanston, Illinois, the firm represents creative clients nationwide, focusing on entrepreneurial matters from initial ideas to mature business growth. As a licensed patent attorney, Sean Goodwin brings extensive experience in intellectual property and business law, offering personalized legal support to inventors, musicians, designers, engineers, and small business owners.
The firm takes a comprehensive and client-centered approach, customizing support to individual needs while emphasizing professionalism and trust. Sean helps clients navigate complex legal landscapes, from launching startups and securing intellectual property to managing regulatory compliance and planning estates. His practice is particularly tailored to creative professionals and growing businesses seeking end-to-end legal guidance that evolves with their needs.
Services Offered
- Intellectual Property Law (Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Trade Secrets)
- Patent Registration with the USPTO
- Trademark Registration
- Copyright Registration
- Trade Secret Protection and Non-Disclosure Agreements
- Business Formation (LLC, C-Corp, S-Corp)
- Drafting Operating Agreements
- Business Transaction Representation
- Customer Contract Drafting
- Website Terms and Conditions
- Licensing Matters
- Worker Contracts
- Regulatory Review (FTC and FDA Compliance)
- Advertising and Claim Substantiation Review
- Labeling Compliance Review
- Estate Planning
- Wills and Trusts Drafting
- Probate Avoidance Strategies
- Estate Tax Minimization
- Guardianship Nominations
Serving clients across the United States from its Evanston headquarters, the firm is equipped to handle a diverse range of legal needs for individuals and businesses in creative and regulated industries. Sean Goodwin’s background as a patent attorney and his focus on both business and family legal services provide a unique, integrated approach for clients seeking long-term legal partnerships.
