Atty. Bradley Rademaker
Brad protects the intellectual property rights of companies with strategic portfolio development and litigation. He is a registered patent attorney with the U.S.
Litigation Intellectual Property Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL
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About Bradley Rademaker at a Glance
Bradley Rademaker is a ip attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP. Admitted to practice in Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association. Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law at IIT (J.D., 1991) and Millikin University (B.S., 1985). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Bradley Rademaker
- Brad protects the intellectual property rights of companies with strategic portfolio development and litigation
- He is a registered patent attorney with the U.S
- Patent and Trademark Office and has litigated numerous cases through trial verdict—cases involving complex patented technology, design patents, trademark rights to protect market position, as well as false advertisement and unfair competition claims
- Throughout his career, he has guided companies to minimize the risk of infringement liability, counseled on building assets for competitive strength, and advised on assessment of intellectual property assets for joint ventures, corporate acquisitions, and new product launches
- He serves as lead trial counsel in diverse intellectual property disputes before courts and administrative agencies throughout the country
- These cases have involved technology such as digital signal processing, laser sintering, metal forming technology, finite element modeling, paperboard forming, high-voltage x-ray transformers, medical/surgical devices, beverage formulations and bank processing methods
- Before practicing law, he worked in research at Rush St. Luke Medical Center’s Department of Immunology/Microbiology on research relating to the interaction of glycolipid compounds on growth hormone and cell proliferation
- Brad also counsels clients to implement strategies for avoiding infringement, and negotiating agreements to avoid litigation, and on policies for preserving trade secrets
- Brad also has served as trial counsel in trademark cases, obtaining a favorable jury verdict concerning commercial circuit breakers, and enforcing trademark rights in numerous cases related to trademarks for consumer products and trade dress rights
- He has also served as lead counsel in cases concerning design patents and trade secret rights, such as cases involving employee departures and trade secrets associated with franchise agreements
- In addition to his extensive litigation practice, Brad assist clients to develop a well-rounded and balanced portfolio of intellectual property rights, including managing complex patent prosecution and negotiating intellectual property acquisitions
- Brad excels at discovering creative ways to resolve disputes before they give rise to litigation
- When litigation is unavoidable, and a dispute proceeds to trial, he has an aptitude for connecting with juries and presenting complex issues with clarity and persuasiveness, explaining sophisticated concepts in an understandable and captivating manner
- Brad has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America in “Litigation - Intellectual Property” since 2024
- He has also been listed in Intellectual Asset Management's (IAM) Patent 1000 for Litigation since 2023
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Bradley Rademaker's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bradley Rademaker handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Intellectual Property in Chicago
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Chicago Choose Bradley Rademaker
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Bradley Rademaker's practice in the field of ip.
Focused IP Practice
Concentrating on ip means Bradley Rademaker's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Bradley Rademaker attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Bradley Rademaker Handles in Chicago
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