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Protecting Innovation. Defending Your Rights. Delivering Global IP Solutions.

Boutique Legal Solutions for Intellectual Property & Complex Litigation

Industries We Serve

Serving Inventors, Innovators & Industry Leaders

Software developers, video game developers, GIS technology providers, web designers, technologists.

Software developers, video game developers, GIS technology providers, web designers, technologists.

Software developers, video game developers, GIS technology providers, web designers, technologists.

Software developers, video game developers, GIS technology providers, web designers, technologists.

Software developers, video game developers, GIS technology providers, web designers, technologists.

Software developers, video game developers, GIS technology providers, web designers, technologists.

ABOUT US

Why Choose 
Phillips & Bathke, P.C

We are a boutique law firm offering comprehensive and effective legal solutions with a primary focus on intellectual property, as well as commercial litigation and utility matters. Our practice is built around helping clients protect and enforce their innovations through strategic legal counsel. Whether you need to secure patents, trademarks, or copyrights we provide end-to-end support tailored to your specific goals. With experience spanning both domestic and international matters, we help clients navigate the complexities of U.S. and global intellectual property systems.

We approach each matter with the same level of diligence, precision, and personalized attention. We understand the value of your ideas and the importance of protecting them. That’s why we take the time to understand your business, your technology, and your long-term vision delivering legal strategies that not only solve problems, but also create opportunities.

Our attorneys help shape 
legal standards through leadership in top organizations

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International Trademark Association (INTA)

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The Copyright Society

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American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)

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Lawyers for the Creative Arts

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Illinois State Bar Association (IP Section Council)

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New York Intellectual Property Law Association

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Federal Bar Association

Testimonials & Articles

Providing Professional Legal Services

  • A full and very professional service. At a very stressful time Jonathan was calm and knowledgeable and made a complicated and difficult situation seem almost easy. Not only did he successfully win my case but also had all my costs refunded, which I was definitely not expecting. All this while working on the other side of the globe from me! I cannot recommend enough.

    -D.E.

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  • Very grateful for Attorney John Bathke. He takes my matters seriously and makes sure everything is covered and understood. Work is done timely and professionally.

    -L.T.

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  • Jonathan got everything handled quickly and professionally. Would definitely recommend!

    -B.M.

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