Atty. Mark R. Galis
Mark R. Galis is Co-Chair of the firm’s Global Intellectual Property & Technology Practice.
Profile Summary
About Mark R. Galis at a glance
Mark R. Galis is a Shareholder; Co-Chair, Global Intellectual Property & Technology Practice; Co-Chair, Chicago Intelle based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on trademark, ip, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit U.S. District Court for the Eastern District (1991). Educated at The George Washington University Law School (J.D., 1991) and University of Notre Dame (B.S. Mechanical, 1988). Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, American Bar Association •Fundraiser, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About
- Mark R. Galis is Co-Chair of the firm’s Global Intellectual Property & Technology Practice
- He concentrates his practice on patent, trademark and copyright matters, with a focus on IP portfolio management, business method/eCommerce/Internet patents, litigation, and transactional intellectual property
- His experience includes overseeing all aspects of the patent and trademark portfolios of large, middle market and start-up entities, including the preparation of patent and trademark opinions, litigation, acquisitions and sale of intellectual property and licensing agreements
- In addition, Mark has handled a number of patent disputes involving business method patents, particularly those in the eCommerce area
- Concentrations •Intellectual property litigation •Patents portfolio management •Trademarks portfolio and brand management •Patent, copyright and trademark licensing •Copyrights registration and protection strategies Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Patent Law
- Trademark Law, 2016-2024, 2026 •Selected, 'Lawyer of the Year,' Trademark Law, Chicago, 2024 •Listed, The Legal 500 United States, 2019-2025 •Intellectual Property - Trademarks Litigation, 2019-2025 •Intellectual Property - Trademarks - Non-Contentious (Including Prosecution, Portfolio Management, and Licensing), 2019-2025 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Illinois Super Lawyers, 2005, 2009-2011, 2014-2022, 2026 •Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 2016-2025 •Listed, World Trademark Review, 'WTR 1000,' 2015-2026 •Ranked in Illinois, Enforcement and Litigation, 2019-2026 •Ranked in Illinois, Prosecution and Strategy, 2015-2026 •Listed, Leading Lawyers Network, 2006-2026 •Listed, Managing IP Magazine's World IP Handbook and Survey, 'IP Stars: Trademark Stars,' 2016-2025 •Listed, Acritas Stars Independently Rated Lawyers, “Star Lawyers,” 2018-2021 •Listed, Crain’s Chicago Business, “Notable Gen X Leaders in Law,” 2019
Practice Areas Explained
Mark R. Galis's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark R. Galis handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Mark R. Galis is one of 23,222 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in Illinois →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Mark R. Galis is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
Mark R. Galis is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in Illinois →
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.
Looking for additional Illinois attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Chicago or all attorneys in Illinois.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about Mark R. Galis
Where is Mark R. Galis's law office located?
What practice areas does Mark R. Galis handle?
How long has Mark R. Galis practiced law?
Where did Mark R. Galis go to law school?
How can I contact Mark R. Galis for a consultation?
Practice Areas
Education
Bar Admissions
Reviews
No reviews yet.