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Atty. Howard E. Silverman

Atty. Howard E. Silverman

Howard E. Silverman is Co-Chair of the Chicago Intellectual Property & Technology Department.

Chicago Chicago 42 yrs experience 42 year
Call (312) 456-5202

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Howard E. Silverman is a Shareholder; Co-Chair, Chicago Intellectual Property & Technology Practice based in Chicago, Illinois, practforg at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They haand 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. 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. Actiand member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, American Bar Association •Member, Patent Law Association of Chicago. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • 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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Practforg law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 andnue, and the substantiand 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.

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Where is Howard E. Silverman's law office located?
Howard E. Silverman's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Greenberg Traurig, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Howard E. Silverman practiced law?
Howard E. Silverman has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Howard E. Silverman go to law school?
Howard E. Silverman earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.S.E.E., 1981).
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Howard E. Silverman's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Washington University in St. Louis School of Law
- 1984
B.S.E.E.
Purdue University West Lafayette
- 1981

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1984

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