Intellectual Property Litigation Attorney
At Phillips & Bathke, P.C., we represent clients in high-stakes intellectual property disputes in state and federal courts, as well as before administrative bodies and arbitration panels. With offices in Chicago, Peoria, and New York, our litigation practice spans the full scope of IP enforcement and defense from copyright and trademark disputes to unfair competition and domain name proceedings.
We understand that when your intellectual property is misused, copied, or misappropriated, the damage can be immediate and lasting. We step in with a clear plan, aggressive advocacy, and practical strategy to protect what you’ve built and restore what’s been lost. Our attorneys work with individual creators, startups, established companies, and international brands in both asserting and defending their IP rights.
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Copyright Litigation
We represent clients in copyright disputes involving written works, software, marketing materials, and more. Whether the dispute involves traditional media or online platforms, we know how to frame the case, gather evidence, and push for swift, effective remedies.
Our focus is always on enforcing the original intent behind copyright law: to protect creative work without stifling fair use or legitimate innovation. We’re experienced in seeking injunctions, statutory damages, and attorney’s fees where appropriate, and equally skilled in defending clients against unfounded or overreaching claims.
Trademark Litigation
Your brand is more than a name or logo, it’s how your business is recognized and trusted. We help clients protect their trademarks against infringement, counterfeiting, dilution, and false association. Our litigation team handles disputes over brand confusion, misappropriated trade dress, and domain squatting, whether they arise in court or before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB).
We also represent defendants wrongly accused of infringement and help resolve matters before they escalate. In every case, our goal is to preserve the strength and value of your mark while minimizing business disruption.
Unfair Competition and False Advertising
In today’s marketplace, unfair competition can take many forms from misleading advertising and product misrepresentation to trade secret theft and misuse of confidential information. We pursue and defend claims under both state law and the Lanham Act, tailoring our litigation approach to fit the business realities behind each case.
Whether your competitor crossed the line with deceptive marketing, or you’ve been accused of gaining an unfair advantage, we move quickly to assess your position and take action. Often, timing is critical in these cases and our firm knows how to respond with the urgency they require.
Domain Name Disputes and UDRP Proceedings
We also handle domain name disputes under the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP). If your trademark is being used in a bad-faith domain name registration, we pursue recovery through arbitration proceedings with ICANN-accredited providers. These matters are highly specific, and we understand the nuances needed to succeed under UDRP standards.
Phillips & Bathke, P.C. brings deep experience and a steady hand to IP litigation. When your rights are on the line, we’re ready to protect them.
