Phillips & Bathke, P.C. is a boutique law firm based in Chicago, IL, specializing in intellectual property protection and complex litigation. With a primary focus on delivering global IP solutions, the firm stands out for its strategic counsel in safeguarding innovations and defending client rights across technology, e-commerce, and creative industries.
The firm takes a diligent and personalized approach, understanding each client’s business, technology, and long-term vision to craft legal strategies that solve problems and create opportunities. Their attorneys are active leaders in top organizations such as the International Trademark Association (INTA), the Copyright Society, and the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA), bringing extensive experience in both domestic and international matters to serve inventors, innovators, and industry leaders.
Services Offered
- Intellectual Property Procurement & Transactions
- Intellectual Property Litigation
- Internet, E-Commerce, and Privacy Law & Disputes
- Ad & Media Disputes
- Serial Plaintiff Defense
- Commercial Litigation
- Local Counsel & U.S. Agent Services
- Utility Laws
- Business Formation
- Patent Registration
- Trademark Registration
- Copyright Registration
- Defamation Defense
- Cybersquatting Disputes
- Unfair Competition
- Trade Secret Protection
- Website, E-Commerce, and App Legal Compliance
- Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Preparation
- Data Protection Compliance (GDPR, CCPA)
- Accessibility Compliance (ADA, WCAG)
- Contract Drafting and Review
- Business Dispute Resolution
The firm serves clients across multiple industries including technology, e-commerce, retail, food & beverage, arts & entertainment, and healthcare, with offices in Chicago, Peoria, and New York. Their attorneys provide comprehensive support for utility project disputes, transmission line and pipeline issues, and represent both businesses and individuals in high-stakes IP and commercial matters.
