Chiacchio IP is a Chicago-based intellectual property law firm specializing in comprehensive IP protection and litigation, offering 360° Intellectual Property Expertise™ across patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Founded by Theodore J. Chiacchio, the firm stands out for its results-oriented approach, deep technical knowledge across diverse industries, and a commitment to providing high-quality legal services with cost-effective, flexible billing options.
The firm partners closely with clients—including inventors, authors, artists, businesses, and international retailers—to navigate complex IP matters with a focus on informed decision-making and strategic enforcement. With over 15 years of experience, including training at top-tier international and nationally ranked IP firms, Chiacchio IP combines big-firm expertise with the responsiveness and personalized attention of a boutique practice. Their technical competencies span mechanical engineering, life sciences, software, artificial intelligence, LED lighting, and business methods, ensuring adept handling of both transactional and litigation needs.
Services Offered
- Patent application preparation and prosecution
- Patentability, validity, infringement, and freedom-to-operate opinions
- Patent landscape analyses
- Cease-and-desist letter preparation and response
- Patent infringement litigation
- Patent licensing and negotiation
- Employment agreement analysis concerning patent ownership
- Due diligence for mergers and acquisitions
- Patent monetization strategies
- Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) proceedings
- Trademark application preparation and prosecution
- Trademark clearance and likelihood of confusion analysis
- Cease-and-desist letters for trademark matters
- Trademark opposition and cancellation proceedings
- Trademark infringement litigation
- Rights of name and likeness counseling
- Copyright registration
- Copyright licensing and negotiation
- Copyrightability and ownership advice
- Copyright infringement litigation
- Trade secret protection strategy and confidentiality measures
- Trade secret misappropriation advice and litigation
- Demand letters for trade secret matters
- Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) claims
- Computer Fraud and Abuse Act claims
- Business transaction IP support
- Business litigation involving intellectual property
The firm serves clients nationally and internationally, with offices in Chicago and the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic region, and has successfully represented clients in federal courts across various districts and before the PTAB and TTAB. Notable achievements include securing injunctions, defeating temporary restraining orders, and obtaining dismissals in high-stakes IP disputes.
