Atty. Mark J. Liss

Atty. Mark J. Liss

Mr. Liss is experienced in trademark, copyright, trade secret and unfair competition counseling and litigation.

Chicago Chicago 45 yrs experience 45 year
Call (312) 616-5600 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Mark J. Liss at a glance

Mark J. Liss is a trademark and ip attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Leydig, Voit & Mayer LTD. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1981). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law at IIT (J.D., 1981). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Liss is experienced in trademark, copyright, trade secret and unfair competition counseling and litigation
  • He has significant experience in complex inter partes proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), and has represented numerous clients in federal courts around the U.S
  • Mr. Liss represents clients in a wide variety of industries including health care, consumer goods and products, insurance and financial services, industrial and commercial products and online retail sales
  • Much of his practice is in litigation and trademark counseling
  • He has represented clients in lawsuits throughout the United States and inter-parties Trademark Office proceedings
  • He has acted as first chair in numerous trials and Trademark Office contested matters
  • In addition to his litigation practice, Mr. Liss has extensive experience in trademark counseling
  • For example, he has provided detailed counseling, search advice and protectability opinions regarding global name trademark availability and protection issues
  • In fact, he has provided detailed consulting services in connection with spin-offs from Fortune 100 companies who were forming new and independent companies on a worldwide basis

Practice Areas Explained

Mark J. Liss's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark J. Liss handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trademark Law

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Intellectual Property

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 Illinois

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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mark J. Liss

Where is Mark J. Liss's law office located?
Mark J. Liss's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Leydig, Voit & Mayer LTD. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark J. Liss handle?
Mark J. Liss focuses on trademark, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Mark J. Liss practiced law?
Mark J. Liss has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Mark J. Liss go to law school?
Mark J. Liss earned their education at (J.D., 1981).
How can I contact Mark J. Liss for a consultation?
You can contact Mark J. Liss directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Mark J. Liss received?
Mark J. Liss's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property; Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law.

Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law at IIT
- 1981

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awarded a Client Choice award for Intellectual Property - Trademarks
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named in the Illinois Super Lawyers list, Intellectual Property Litigation, 2012-2017
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Selected by peers as a Leading Lawyer in Intellectual Property Law – Leading Lawyers Network
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed among the Top Lawyers in Illinois in Intellectual Property Law – Chicago Lawyer
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated (Highest Rating) – Martindale-Hubbell
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1981

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