Atty. Monique B. Howery

Atty. Monique B. Howery

Monique Howery is a skilled litigator whose practice encompasses a range of complex intellectual property matters involving the development, registration, licensing, and enforcement of trademarks. Valued for her experience across a range of industries, Monique offers strategic guidance to advance her clients’ long-term business goals while protecting their legal interests.

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Monique B. Howery is a ip attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP. Educated at Western Michigan University (J.D., 2012). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Monique Howery is a skilled litigator whose practice encompasses a range of complex intellectual property matters involving the development, registration, licensing, and enforcement of trademarks
  • Valued for her experience across a range of industries, Monique offers strategic guidance to advance her clients’ long-term business goals while protecting their legal interests
  • Monique is highly regarded for her ability to develop nuanced litigation strategies tailored to the unique needs of each client
  • She excels at handling matters of first impression and relies on her comprehensive technical knowledge and understanding of legal procedure to exert pressure on the opposition
  • She has experience counseling a range of clients, including commercial insurers, consumer package goods companies, not-for-profit entities, and student social organizations, on how to secure and protect their trademark rights
  • She has successfully guided clients through high-stakes litigation involving trademark infringement and represented major brands in trademark opposition and cancellation proceedings
  • She also assists clients in leveraging their IP assets by drafting and negotiating licensing agreements
  • Monique’s practice extends beyond intellectual property, incorporating a comprehensive suite of legal services, including complex commercial litigation and corporate governance
  • Known for maintaining an unflappable demeanor under even the most challenging circumstances, Monique is regularly trusted with leading high-stakes negotiations and overseeing a range of matters involving breach of contract disputes, real estate litigation, bankruptcy proceedings, corporate structuring, and the drafting, interpretation, and enforcement of bylaws
  • Monique is well versed in parliamentary procedure and is credentialed registered parliamentarian

Practice Areas Explained

Monique B. Howery's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Monique B. Howery handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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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Where is Monique B. Howery's law office located?
Monique B. Howery's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Monique B. Howery handle?
Monique B. Howery focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
Where did Monique B. Howery go to law school?
Monique B. Howery earned their education at (J.D., 2012).
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What awards or recognition has Monique B. Howery received?
Monique B. Howery's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property.

Education

J.D.
Western Michigan University
- 2012

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
- 2026

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