Atty. Howard E. Silverman
Howard E. Silverman is Co-Chair of the Chicago Intellectual Property & Technology Department.
Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 42+ Years Experience
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About Howard E. Silverman at a Glance
Howard E. Silverman is a Shareholder; Co-Chair, Chicago Intellectual Property & Technology Practice based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on trademark and ip. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit (1984). Educated at Washington University in St. Louis School of Law (J.D., 1984) and Purdue University West Lafayette (B.S.E.E., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, American Bar Association •Member, Patent Law Association of Chicago. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Howard E. Silverman
- Howard E. Silverman is Co-Chair of the Chicago Intellectual Property & Technology Department
- He focuses his practice on U.S. and foreign patent, trademark and copyright matters, with particular concentration on the electrical arts and computer software, including prosecution, litigation and transactional matters
- Concentrations •Patent, trademark and copyright prosecution in the U.S. and foreign countries •Patent, trademark and copyright litigation in the U.S. and foreign countries •Counseling U.S. and foreign clients in varied aspects of U.S. and international intellectual property law •Preparation and negotiation of technology acquisition, development, licensing and transfer agreements •Due diligence investigations and intellectual property audits •Patentability, infringement and avoidance opinions •Representation of multinational clients in software acquisition and licensing matters •Management of worldwide patent procurement efforts for multinational corporations Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, Managing IP Magazine's World IP Handbook and Survey, 'Chicago IP Stars,' 2013-2025 •Patent Stars, 2021-2025 •Trademark Stars, 2013-2020 •Listed, Leading Lawyers Network, 2005-2026 •Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0
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Howard E. Silverman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Howard E. Silverman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Trademark Law in Chicago
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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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Howard E. Silverman
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 Howard E. Silverman's practice in the field of trademark and ip.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Howard E. Silverman brings 42+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trademark and ip, Howard E. Silverman 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 Howard E. Silverman 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 Howard E. Silverman Handles in Chicago
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