1.
Gregory G. SchlenzTitle: Attorney
Law School: University of Illinois, J.D., 2002
College: University of Illinois, B.S., 1999
Admitted: University of Illinois, J.D., 2002
Practice Area: Copyright; Counseling; Opinions & Licensing; Design Patents; Litigation; Patent Prosecution; Trade Dress; Trade Secrets; Trademarks; Electrical & Computer Technologies; Internet; E-Commerce & Business Methods
Membership:
2.
Timothy C. MeeceTitle: Member
Law School: John Marshall Law School, J.D., 1994
College: University of Illinois (B.S.E.E., 1990; B.S., Computer Engineering, 1990)
Admitted: John Marshall Law School, J.D., 1994
Practice Area: Appellate Litigation, Copyright, Counseling, Opinions & Licensing, Jury Trials, Litigation, Patent Post-Issuance Proceedings, Patent Prosecution, Section 337/ITC Litigation, Electrical & Computer Technologies, Internet, E-Commerce & Business Methods, Medical Devices, Patent Infringement
Membership: American Intellectual Property Law Association (Patent Litigation Committee); American Bar Association (Intellectual Property Litigation Committee, Section of Litigation; Trial Evidence Committee, Section of Litigation; Trial Practice Committee, Section of Litigation; Patent Litigation Committee, Section of Intellectual Property Law; Trial and Appellate Rule and Procedure Committee, Section of Intellectual Property Law; EchoStar Monitoring Subcommittee, Section of Intellectual Property Law; Patent Jury Instructions Subcommittee, Section of Intellectual Property Law).
3.
Erik S. MaurerTitle: Member
Law School: Northwestern University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2001
College: University of Illinois, B.S., 1996
Admitted: Northwestern University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2001
Practice Area: Patent Application, Antitrust & Trade Law, Appellate Litigation, Design Patents, Jury Trials, Litigation, Section 337/ITC Litigation, Trade Dress, Trademarks
Membership:
4.
Luke S. CurranTitle: Attorney
Law School: John Marshall Law School, J.D., 2015
College: University of Cincinnati, B.A., cum laude, 2011
Admitted: John Marshall Law School, J.D., 2015
Practice Area: Copyright; Counseling, Opinions & Licensing; Counterfeit Goods Seizure; Trade Dress; Trademarks
Membership:
5.
Zachary GetzelmanTitle: Attorney
Law School: Northwestern University, J.D., 2012
College: University of Utah (B.S.E.E.; B.A., Music, 2006)
Admitted: Northwestern University, J.D., 2012
Practice Area: Litigation; Patent Interferences; Patent Prosecution; Trade Dress; Trademarks; Electrical & Computer Technologies; Internet, E-Commerce & Business Methods; Medical Devices
Membership:
6.
Robert M. BoydTitle: Attorney
Law School: Texas A&M University, J.D., 2014
College: Texas A&M University, B.S., 1993; University of Texas, Arlington, M. Engr., 1998
Admitted: Texas A&M University, J.D., 2014
Practice Area: Patent Prosecution
Membership:
7.
Jake WebbTitle: Attorney
Law School: Northwestern University, J.D. 2015
College: University of Kentucky, B.S. 2012; University of Kentucky, M.B.A. 2012
Admitted: Northwestern University, J.D. 2015
Practice Area:
Membership:
8.
Azuka C. DikeTitle: Attorney
Law School: Northwestern University, J.D., 2010
College: Washington University, B.S., 2006
Admitted: Northwestern University, J.D., 2010
Practice Area: Counseling; Opinions & Licensing; Design Patents; Litigation; Trademarks; Electrical & Computer Technologies; Internet; E-Commerce & Business Methods
Membership:
9.
Christopher GalfanoTitle: Attorney
Law School: Chicago - Kent College of Law, J.D.
College: United States Air Force Academy, B.S.
Admitted: Chicago - Kent College of Law, J.D.
Practice Area: Litigation; Patent Prosecution; Trade Dress; Trademarks; Chemistry & Chemical Engineering; Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals
Membership:
10.
Surendra K. RavulaTitle: Patent Agent
Law School: Northwestern University, J.D. 2016
College: Duke University, B.S. 2000; Georgia Institute of Technology, M.S. 2002; Georgia Institute of Technology, Ph.D. 2006
Admitted: Northwestern University, J.D. 2016
Practice Area: Counseling, Opinions & Licensing; Litigation; Patent Prosecution; Electrical & Computer Technologies; Internet, E-Commerce & Business Methods
Membership:
11.
Anna L. KingTitle: Attorney
Law School: Indiana University, J.D., 2006
College: Connecticut College, B.A., 2002
Admitted: Indiana University, J.D., 2006
Practice Area: Copyright; Trademarks
Membership:
12.
Katherine Laatsch FinkTitle: Attorney
Law School: Northwestern University, J.D., cum laude, 2007
College: University of Pennsylvania, B.S., magna cum laude, 2002
Admitted: Northwestern University, J.D., cum laude, 2007
Practice Area: Copyright; Litigation; Trade Dress; Trademarks
Membership:
13.
Aaron BowlingTitle: Attorney
Law School: George Washington University, J.D., 2013
College: University of Illinois, B.S., 2007; Northwestern University, M.S., 2008
Admitted: George Washington University, J.D., 2013
Practice Area: Appellate Litigation; Copyright; Design Patents; Litigation; Trade Dress; Trademarks; Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals; Medical Devices
Membership:
14.
Thomas K. PrattTitle: Member
Law School: University of Kansas, J.D., 1992
College: University of Kansas, B.S.E.E., 1989
Admitted: University of Kansas, J.D., 1992
Practice Area: Patents; Trademarks; Intellectual Property Litigation; Electrical Intellectual Property; Computer and Software Patents
Membership: Chicago, Illinois State and American Bar Associations.
15.
Kimberly S. DevineTitle: Attorney
Law School: Northwestern University, J.D., cum laude, 2016
College: Valparaiso University, B.S.E.E., summa cum laude, 2009
Admitted: Northwestern University, J.D., cum laude, 2016
Practice Area: Design Patents; Litigation; Patent Prosecution; Trade Dress; Trademarks; Electrical & Computer Technologies; Internet, E-Commerce & Business Methods
Membership:
16.
Jason ShullTitle: Member
Law School: Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, J.D., 2000
College: Michigan State University, B.S., Civil/Environmental Engineering, with honors, 1997
Admitted: Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, J.D., 2000
Practice Area: Intellectual Property Litigation; Patents; Trademarks; Chemical Patents; Mechanical Patents
Membership: Illinois State and American Bar Associations; American Intellectual Property Law Association.
17.
Aimee Boss KolzTitle: Member
Law School: John Marshall Law School, J.D., 1999
College: Georgia Institute of Technology, B.CmpE., Computer Engineering, 1996
Admitted: John Marshall Law School, J.D., 1999
Practice Area: Intellectual Property Law; Intellectual Property Litigation
Membership: Chicago and American Bar Associations; American Intellectual Property Lawyers Association.
18.
Jon O. NelsonTitle: Member
Law School: University of Illinois, J.D., 1966
College: Purdue University, B.S. in Met. E., 1961; University of Illinois, M.S. in Met. E., 1963
Admitted: University of Illinois, J.D., 1966
Practice Area: Intellectual Property Law; Patents; Trademarks; Copyrights; Intellectual Property Litigation
Membership: Illinois State and American Bar Associations; Federal Circuit Bar Association; Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago; FICPI.
19.
Christopher J. RenkTitle: Member
Law School: University of Minnesota, J.D., 1988
College: Iowa State University, B.S., 1983
Admitted: University of Minnesota, J.D., 1988
Practice Area: Intellectual Property Law; Intellectual Property Litigation; Appellate Practice; Intellectual Property Licensing
Membership: Chicago, Illinois State and American Bar Associations; American Intellectual Property Law Association.
20.
Charles W. ShifleyTitle: Member
Law School: Ohio State University, J.D., cum laude, 1976
College: Ohio State University, B.S.M.E., summa cum laude, 1973
Admitted: Ohio State University, J.D., cum laude, 1976
Practice Area: Intellectual Property Law; Intellectual Property Litigation; Appellate Practice; Patent Prosecution
Membership: Chicago, Illinois State and American Bar Associations; Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago; American Intellectual Property Law Association.
21.
Scott A. BurowTitle: Member
Law School: John Marshall Law School, J.D., 1997
College: University of Wisconsin, B.S.M.E., 1992
Admitted: John Marshall Law School, J.D., 1997
Practice Area: Intellectual Property Law; Intellectual Property Litigation; Appellate Practice; Patent Prosecution; Patents; Trademarks
Membership: Chicago, Illinois State and American Bar Associations; Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago; Intellectual Property Owners Association.
22.
Kurt C. RiesterTitle: Attorney
Law School: Northwestern University, J.D., cum laude, 2016
College: University of Notre Dame, B.S.M.E., 2011
Admitted: Northwestern University, J.D., cum laude, 2016
Practice Area: Design Patents; Litigation; Patent Prosecution; Trade Dress; Trademarks
Membership:
23.
Timothy J. RechtienTitle: Member
Law School: John Marshall Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2007
College: Michigan State University, B.S., 2001
Admitted: John Marshall Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2007
Practice Area:
Membership:
24.
Rebecca P. RokosTitle: Member
Law School: University of Michigan, J.D., 1996
College: University of Michigan, B.S.Ch.E., 1990; University of Illinois, M.S., Env. Eng., 1993
Admitted: University of Michigan, J.D., 1996
Practice Area: Patents; Trademarks; Copyrights; Trade Secrets; Intellectual Property Litigation; Chemical
Membership: Chicago and American Bar Associations; Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago.
25.
Christopher M. SwickhamerTitle: Associate
Law School: George Mason University, J.D., 2008
College: University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.S., 2000; M.S., 2002)
Admitted: George Mason University, J.D., 2008
Practice Area:
Membership:
26.
Victoria R. M. WebbTitle: Associate
Law School: University of Iowa, J.D., 2011
College: Marquette University, B.S., 2008
Admitted: University of Iowa, J.D., 2011
Practice Area:
Membership:
27.
Bradley F. RademakerTitle: Member
Law School: Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law, J.D., 1991
College: Millikin University, B.S., Biology, 1985
Admitted: Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law, J.D., 1991
Practice Area: Intellectual Property; Intellectual Property Litigation; Intellectual Property Prosecution
Membership: Chicago, Illinois State and American Bar Associations; Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago; American Intellectual Property Law Association.
28.
Marc S. CoopermanTitle: Member
Law School: University of Illinois, J.D., magna cum laude, 1989
College: University of Illinois, B.S. Mech. Eng., 1986
Admitted: University of Illinois, J.D., magna cum laude, 1989
Practice Area: Intellectual Property Law; Patents; Trademarks; Copyrights; Intellectual Property Litigation
Membership: American Bar Association; American Intellectual Property Law Association; International Trademark Association.
29.
Robert H. ResisTitle: Member
Law School: Northwestern University, J.D., 1986
College: University of Illinois, B.S., Ch.E., 1980
Admitted: Northwestern University, J.D., 1986
Practice Area: Intellectual Property Law; Patents; Intellectual Property Litigation; Patent Prosecution; Chemical Intellectual Property
Membership: Chicago, Illinois State, Federal Circuit and American Bar Associations; American Intellectual Property Law Association; Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago; Intellectual Property Owners Association.
30.
J. Pieter van EsTitle: Member
Law School: University of Illinois, J.D., magna cum laude, 1992
College: University of Illinois (B.S.E.E., 1989; B.A. Econ., 1989)
Admitted: University of Illinois, J.D., magna cum laude, 1992
Practice Area: Intellectual Property Law
Membership: American Bar Association; American Intellectual Property Law Association; Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago.
31.
Sheldon W. WitcoffTitle: Of Counsel
Law School: George Washington University, J.D., 1953
College: University of Maryland, B.S.E.E., 1949
Admitted: George Washington University, J.D., 1953
Practice Area: Intellectual Property Law
Membership: American Bar Association; Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago; Intellectual Property Law Association of America.
32.
Matthew P. BeckerTitle: Member
Law School: Northwestern School of Law, J.D., 1998
College: Purdue University, B.S., Chemical Engineering, with distinction, 1995
Admitted: Northwestern School of Law, J.D., 1998
Practice Area: Intellectual Property Law; Patents; Trademarks; Intellectual Property Litigation
Membership: American Bar Association; American Intellectual Property Law Association.
33.
Joseph J. BerghammerTitle: Member
Law School: Yale University, J.D., 1994
College: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, B.S., 1991
Admitted: Yale University, J.D., 1994
Practice Area: Intellectual Property Litigation; Intellectual Property Law; Patents; Trademarks; Copyrights
Membership:
34.
Janice V. MitriusTitle: Member
Law School: Arizona State University, J.D., 1997
College: Illinois Institute of Technology, B.S.M.E., 1988; University of Phoenix, M.B.A. 1994
Admitted: Arizona State University, J.D., 1997
Practice Area: Intellectual Property Law; Patents; Trademarks; Copyrights; Intellectual Property Licensing
Membership: Illinois State and American Bar Associations; American Intellectual Property Law Association; Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago.
35.
Binal J. PatelTitle: Member
Law School: Northwestern University, J.D., 1996
College: University of Illinois, B.S.E.E., with highest honors, 1993
Admitted: Northwestern University, J.D., 1996
Practice Area: Intellectual Property Litigation; Patents; Trademarks; Electrical Intellectual Property; Computer and Software Patents
Membership: American Bar Association; Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers.
36.
Eric J. HampTitle: Attorney
Law School: Northwestern University, J.D., 2011
College: Carleton College, B.A., 2005; University of Chicago, M.S., 2007
Admitted: Northwestern University, J.D., 2011
Practice Area: Counseling; Opinions & Licensing; Litigation; Patent Prosecution; Trade Dress; Trademarks; Chemistry & Chemical Engineering; Electrical & Computer Technologies
Membership:
37.
Bradley J. Van PeltTitle: Associate
Law School: Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 2007
College: University of Wisconsin-Madison, B.S.M.E., 2002
Admitted: Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 2007
Practice Area: Intellectual Property; Intellectual Property Litigation; Intellectual Property Prosecution
Membership: American Intellectual Property Law Association.
38.
Helen Hill MinskerTitle: Member
Law School: George Washington University, J.D., 1987
College: Vassar College, A.B., cum laude, 1982
Admitted: George Washington University, J.D., 1987
Practice Area: Intellectual Property Law; Trademarks; Copyrights; Intellectual Property Litigation
Membership: The District of Columbia Bar; American Bar Association; American Intellectual Property Law Association; International Trademark Association; European Community Trademark Association.
39.
Sean J. JungelsTitle: Associate
Law School: Chicago-Kent College of Law, J.D., high honors, 2010
College: University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, B.S., 2006
Admitted: Chicago-Kent College of Law, J.D., high honors, 2010
Practice Area: Intellectual Property
Membership:
40.
Shawn P. GormanTitle: Associate
Law School: Franklin Pierce Law Center, J.D., 2004
College: University of Florida (B.S.V.M., 1998; M.S.V.M., 2001)
Admitted: Franklin Pierce Law Center, J.D., 2004
Practice Area: Intellectual Property Law; Biotechnology Patent Prosecution; Computer Patent Prosecution; Intellectual Property Litigation
Membership:
41.
Saranya RaghavanTitle: Attorney
Law School: Chicago - Kent College of Law, J.D. 2015
College: Florida Institute of Technology, B.S. 2006; Purdue University, M.S. 2008
Admitted: Chicago - Kent College of Law, J.D. 2015
Practice Area: Counseling, Opinions & Licensing; Patent Prosecution; Electrical & Computer Technologies; Internet, E-Commerce & Business Methods
Membership:
42.
Michael L. KrashinTitle: Member
Law School: Loyola University Chicago, J.D., 2005
College: Iowa State University, B.S., 2002
Admitted: Loyola University Chicago, J.D., 2005
Practice Area: Intellectual Property
Membership:
43.
Aseet PatelTitle: Member
Law School: Loyola University - Chicago, J.D., 2006
College: University of Illinois, B.S., 2000
Admitted: Loyola University - Chicago, J.D., 2006
Practice Area: Intellectual Property; Patent; Civil Litigation
Membership:
44.
Charles L. MillerTitle: Member
Law School: George Mason University, J.D., cum laude, 1999
College: Southern Illinois University, B.S., magna cum laude, 1994
Admitted: George Mason University, J.D., cum laude, 1999
Practice Area: Intellectual Property Law; Intellectual Property Litigation; Patent Prosecution; Electrical Intellectual Property; Computer Technology
Membership:
45.
Paul J. NykazaTitle: Member
Law School: Loyola University, J.D., 1993
College: Illinois Institute of Technology, B.S.M.E., with honors, 1988
Admitted: Loyola University, J.D., 1993
Practice Area: Intellectual Property; Patent Litigation; Trademark Litigation; Intellectual Property Procurement
Membership: Chicago and American Bar Associations; American Intellectual Property Law Association; Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago.
46.
Matthew J. MayTitle: Associate
Law School: John Marshall Law School, J.D., 2009
College: United States Military Academy, West Point, B.S.M.E., 1992; DePaul University, M.B.A., with distinction, 2001
Admitted: John Marshall Law School, J.D., 2009
Practice Area: Intellectual Property; Intellectual Property Litigation; Patent Protection; Appellate Practice
Membership:
47.
Louis DiSantoTitle: Associate
Law School: University of Illinois, J.D., 2005
College: Michigan State University, B.S., Chemical Engineering, 1999
Admitted: University of Illinois, J.D., 2005
Practice Area: Intellectual Property; Intellectual Property Litigation; Patent Prosecution
Membership: Illinois State and American Bar Associations; Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago; Justinian Society of Lawyers.
48.
Richard S. StocktonTitle: Member
Law School: University of Illinois, J.D., cum laude, 2000
College: University of Illinois, B.S.E.E., 1997
Admitted: University of Illinois, J.D., cum laude, 2000
Practice Area: Patents; Trademarks; Internet Law; Copyrights; Antitrust and Trade Regulation
Membership: Illinois State and American Bar Associations; Americain Intellectual Property Law Association.
49.
Audra C. Eidem HeinzeTitle: Associate
Law School: Texas Wesleyan University, J.D., summa cum laude, 2009
College: University of Missouri, B.S., Biochemistry, 2005
Admitted: Texas Wesleyan University, J.D., summa cum laude, 2009
Practice Area: Intellectual Property; Patents; Trademarks; Copyrights; Unfair Competition
Membership: Chicago Bar Association.
50.
Katie L. BeckerTitle: Associate
Law School: Chicago-Kent College of Law, J.D., 2007
College: University of Wisconsin-Madison, B.S., 2003
Admitted: Chicago-Kent College of Law, J.D., 2007
Practice Area: Intellectual Property
Membership:
The above table lists lawyers practicing law at the law firm of Banner and Witcoff, Ltd.. The number of lawyers in Banner and Witcoff, Ltd. is 86.