Atty. Christopher M. Dolan
Chris Dolan’s clients rely on his practical, business-oriented advice pertaining to trademark and unfair competition litigation, trademark enforcement and trademark counseling matters. His dispute resolution abilities span virtually all phases of trademark and unfair competition cases in federal court, including preliminary injunction actions, bench and jury trials and appellate matters.
Advertising Law & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL
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About Christopher M. Dolan at a Glance
Christopher M. Dolan is a ip and entertainment attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Educated at The George Washington University (J.D., 1999). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Advertising Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Christopher M. Dolan
- Chris Dolan’s clients rely on his practical, business-oriented advice pertaining to trademark and unfair competition litigation, trademark enforcement and trademark counseling matters
- His dispute resolution abilities span virtually all phases of trademark and unfair competition cases in federal court, including preliminary injunction actions, bench and jury trials and appellate matters
- Chris has handled dozens of complex trademark disputes before the U.S
- Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB)
- He offers deep experience with international trademark disputes, including strategies that have led to precedential decisions abroad
- Chris also handles advertising disputes at the district court level and before the Better Business Bureau’s National Advertising Division
- In addition to dispute resolution, Chris advises on IP licensing and other agreements, trademark portfolio management and clearance issues, as well as day-to-day counseling for his clients on trademark, copyright and advertising matters
- He also counsels clients on the full array of social media issues, along with trade dress and internet initiatives
- Chris is valued for his understanding of and consideration given to each client’s commercial needs and specific market position
- In particular, he focuses on understanding the challenges clients face and offers the flexibility and creativity needed to help them achieve their goals, which can sometimes change and evolve during the course of his representation
- Chris authors the trademark sections of West Group’s Designing An Effective Intellectual Property Compliance Program, part of the Corporate Compliance Series
- He also co-authors West Group’s Trademark Practice Throughout the World, a treatise on international trademark issues
- Prior to joining the firm, Chris served as chair of a large trademark and unfair competition group at a prominent national IP boutique
Practice Areas Explained
Christopher M. Dolan's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher M. Dolan 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.
Christopher M. Dolan is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →
Entertainment & Sports Law in Chicago
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Christopher M. Dolan
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 Christopher M. Dolan's practice in the field of ip and entertainment.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering ip and entertainment, Christopher M. Dolan can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Christopher M. Dolan 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 Christopher M. Dolan Handles in Chicago
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