Nyman IP LLC is a boutique intellectual property law firm specializing in patent and trademark law, serving businesses of all sizes from its Chicago office. Founded by an electrical and computer engineer, the firm stands out for its technology-forward, efficient approach to IP protection, leveraging modern tools and a flat-fee pricing model to deliver high-quality legal services without the inefficiencies of traditional law firms.
The firm takes pride in its accessible, plain-language communication style and focuses on helping innovators, startups, and established businesses protect their unique assets. With a strong emphasis on clarity and efficiency, Nyman IP functions as on-demand in-house counsel, offering strategic guidance on building and managing intellectual property portfolios. Their team includes registered patent attorneys with expertise in diverse technologies, from software and semiconductors to branding and business contracts.
Services Offered
- Provisional utility patent application
- Nonprovisional utility patent application
- Design patent application
- PCT and international patent application
- Trademark application
- International trademark application
- Copyright application
- Patent examination and office action response
- Patent examination appeals
- Patent maintenance
- International patent examination
- Trademark examination and office action response
- Trademark opposition
- Trademark cancellation
- International trademark examination
- Copyright examination
- Patentability search and opinion
- Validity search and opinion
- Invalidity search and opinion
- Infringement analysis and opinion
- Noninfringement analysis and opinion
- Clearance search and opinion (Freedom-to-Operate opinion)
- Patent landscape search (White Space or State of the Art)
- Full trademark clearance search
- Complimentary trademark survey and identical trademark search
- Business formation
- Corporate organization
- Limited liability company organization
- Investor assistance
- Contract drafting and review
- Privacy policies
- Domain registration and disputes
- Confidentiality, nondisclosure (NDA), and noncompete (NCA) agreements
- Safeguarding trade secrets
- Cease and desist
- Assignment
- Licensing
- Enforcement, litigation, and protection of IP rights (through affiliated partners)
Nyman IP primarily serves clients in the Chicago area and beyond, with attorneys admitted to practice in multiple jurisdictions including Illinois, Florida, New York, and New Jersey, as well as before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The firm offers resources in English and provides free educational guides on patents and trademarks to support inventor and entrepreneur communities.
