Atty. Christopher R. Butler
As a registered attorney at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Christopher R.
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About Christopher R. Butler at a glance
Christopher R. Butler is a business, real estate, ip, securities, and litigation attorney based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2015). Educated at The University of Akron (MBA, 2016) and The University of Akron (J.D., 2015). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026). Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- As a registered attorney at the U.S
- Patent and Trademark Office, Christopher R. Butler focuses his practice on intellectual property and business law matters
- With a background in law and business administration, Chris uses the intersection of the two disciplines to effectively guide clients through the intricacies of intellectual property assets, including trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets and patents, as well as their effect on larger business decisions
- Chris has a wide range of experience in many aspects of trademark portfolio management and enforcement
- He performs domestic and international clearance searches for trademarks and provides legal opinions with respect to the use, registrability and infringement of trademarks throughout the world
- Additionally, Chris prepares and prosecutes trademark and copyright applications and works with clients to implement enforcement strategies, including claims in federal courts throughout the United States and trademark opposition and cancellation proceedings before the U.S
- Trademark Trial and Appeal Board
- Chris earned his MBA in 2016, which is reflective of his passion for intellectual property issues and their impact on business matters
- Chris brings unique insights to his clients on how intellectual property assets influence brand awareness and identity, affect financial and purchasing decisions, and further shape the organizational strategy of a business
- Additionally, he works closely with his clients to develop comprehensive intellectual property portfolios and handles the negotiation and preparation of license agreements, assignments, non-disclosure agreements, and consent and co-existence agreements relating to all aspects of intellectual property
- Through thoughtful consideration of the needs and goals of each specific client, Chris creates a personalized protection plan for each client’s portfolio, with an eye toward furthering each individual client’s specific business goals
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher R. Butler handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Christopher R. Butler is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Christopher R. Butler is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Ohio →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Christopher R. Butler is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Ohio →
Christopher R. Butler is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Ohio →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Christopher R. Butler is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ohio →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Ohio
Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cleveland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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