Lesley Ann Wallerstein

Lesley Ann Wallerstein

also known as Lesley Redman

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 31 years

Patent application Lawyer at Northbrook, IL
Practice Areas: Patent Application, Trademark Application, Copyright Application

5 Revere Drive, Suite 200, Northbrook, IL

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 31 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1994

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Lesley A. Wallerstein, LLC

5 Revere Drive, Suite 200, Northbrook, IL, 60062

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Lesley Ann Wallerstein's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Robert | March 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Vani ingenuities

When I’m at Lesley, I knew right away. This is person for me. She just tells it like it is. NO BS here’s the deal…. Either I’m wasting my time or you need to go for this because it is a game changer and she was right. I created something. It is perfect for the sign of the Times. We did a sea...rch for something came up we had a laugh and we move forward. I can’t wait to use her again.

Posted by Elise | June 30, 2014 | Trademark Application

Great experience getting my trademark!

I needed a trademark for my company. Lesley made the process so easy. She kept me informed thru each step. Here emails were detailed but not overwhelming. This was key for me, with all the emails I receive on a daily basis, I wanted someone who could get the process done. I found her to be trustworth...y, and when dealing with trademarks, patents etc, this is essential!

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Lesley Ann Wallerstein's Lawyer Endorsements

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Glenn Podbelsek

Intellectual property lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I’m an immigration and business attorney. I have colleagues who are always inventing things. Some of the products they created seemed really unique, and I recommended that we try to legally protect them. While I write well, I wanted to hire a patent attorney to help navigate the process. Lesley has helped us with filing a total of eight patent applications over the last 5 years: provisional, non-provisional, utility and design. The first one is due to issue next week. I continue to hire Lesley because I completely trust her. Not only is she highly skilled, she is so easy to work with. She clearly believes in both the person and the product. Lesley always returns my calls and is available to meet with me on short notice. When the Patent Office has a question, Lesley explains it in a very user-friendly and reassuring way. These are more than just cases to Lesley; she is our voice and has our best interests at heart. I highly recommend her."

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Anna Vinson

Unknown lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lesley is extremely competent, very attention to detail oriented, and overall compassionate advocate. Her vast background in science and engineering gives her a strong platform for her work in intellectual property law."

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Amy Lonergan

Intellectual property lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lesley is highly endorsed. Her background in science and technology and her experience on the other side of the table makes her a perfect partner for Patent issues. Her artistic, creative side makes her compassionate in copyright situations. Her small-business toughness makes her fight for trademark protection. She is a formidable foe. She gives all the service and intellectual ability of any "Loop lawyer" but the personal attention of your neighborhood friend. If looking for a IP powerhouse on the North Shore, look no further. Lesley is your lawyer."

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Scott Tzinberg

Patent application lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lesley is extremely knowledgeable in her field of law. I have no hesitation in endorsing her or referring her clients who need patent related services."

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Lakshmi Lakshmanan

Patent application lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lesley is a knowledgeable and detailed attorney. She has many years of experience and is able to articulate complex subject matters in a manner that others can understand. I would highly recommend Lesley."

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Lori Goldstein

Patent infringement lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lesley is a very knowledgeable and creative attorney. She has helped a number of clients to protect assets. Lesley is an excellent speaker on intellectual property topics."

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Sam Sokhansanj

Patent application lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have personally worked with Lesley and can state that she is an utmost professional and highly ethical attorney. She is able to incorporate her in depth knowledge of Intellectual Property to provide her clients with the most favorable outcomes. I highly recommend her for your Intellectual Property matters!"

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Illinois Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers

2024

Illinois Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers

2023

Illinois Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Illinois Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers

2021

Illinois Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Illinois Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Illinois Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Patent & Trademark Attorney, Founder, Owner, Lesley A. Wallerstein, LLC

2006 - 2011

Senior Search Analyst & Patent Attorney, Cardinal Intellectual Property, Inc.

Associations

2017 - Present

ProVisors

2011 - Present

North Shore LAW

Treasurer

1993 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

TOUCH-FREE APPLICATOR

U.S. Patent 9,022,679

FRONT-EMPTYING TRASH CAN

US Patent Application 2014/0246439

REMOVABLE HEAD AND NECK SUPPORT FOR RECLINING SALON CHAIR

U.S. Patent 8,668,270 B2

US Patent 11,478,338

Granted October 2022

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Education

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Chicago-Kent College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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Boston University

MA - Masters in Teaching Science

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

BS

Speaking Engagements

2026

Innovation DuPage - Clean Energy Incubator Series

Intellectual Property Law: A Toolkit for New and Emerging Businesses

2021

Business of Design

Design Law 101 - How to protect and make money from your artwork while respecting others’ work

2019

Lake Forest Library Business Education Speaker Series Intellectual Property Tips for Business Owners

2019

Attorney Affinity Group CLE Speaker Series Intellectual Property Law Basics for non-IP Lawyers

2018

Chicago Photographic Arts Society November meeting Copyrighting for the Photographer

2015

Illinois Small Business Development Center - Small Business Workshops Intellectual Property Law What Every New Business Should Know

2015

Chicago Title/North Shore LAW Continuing Legal Education Series Copyright and Trade Secrets/Patents and Trademarks

2013

Lake County Bar Association, New & Young Lawyers Speaker Series

Intellectual Property Basics for the General Practitioner

2013

Engineering Design & Development Speaker Series, Niles North High School

Patent and Trademark Law

2012

University of Chicago Booth School of Business, New Ventures Lab Speaker Series

Intellectual Property Law for the Startup

Publications

Languages

English

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