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Marcus Stephen Harris
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Biography
Thank you for viewing my profile. I practice technology law and intellectual property law, including trademark prosecution, trademark opinions, due diligence, copyright law, and software licensing. Prior to starting my office, I was Senior Corporate Counsel for a large software company where I was in charge of global intellectual property. If you have any questions about the information here, please feel free to call me at or visit my website at .
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Licensing
40%
27 years
Lawsuits and Disputes
30%
26 years
Trademark Infringement
20%
26 years
Trademark Application
10%
26 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 585-585 per hour
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Illinois for 26 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
Taft, Stettinius & Hollister, LLP
111 E. Wacker, Suite 2800, Chicago, IL, 60601
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Posted by Kristopher | February 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Excellent Attorney
I have worked with Marcus for several years, he recently assisted me with a complex contract negotiation that helped protect my business from frivolous litigation.
Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2008 | Intellectual Property
Client Review
Great Trademark/Copyright attorney, especially for those that are interested in going the Virtual Route. Accessibility is Excellent. UpFront from the start on charges, so there shouldn't be any surprises. Found him by an online search. Glad I did and look forward to continue using him on various proj...
Marcus Stephen Harris's Lawyer Endorsements
"Marcus Harris is the only attorney in Chicago that I trust to refer clients for trademark and copyright matters. I have known Marcus since law school and personally observed his brilliance and outside the box thinking in complex matters. Look no further than Marcus no matter how simple or complex your legal issue may be."
"I have worked with Marc Harris on several occasions and found him to be a thorough, careful attorney with a very solid knowledge of intellectual property law and a pragmatic approach to problem solving. I would have no hesitancy entrusting a matter to him."
"Marcus is very passionate about trademark law, prosecutions and oppositions. He knows a lot about this field. He has won some tough and difficult oppositions against opposing parties represented by big firms. He has served his clients very well. Additionally, he has tremendous experience in software licensing agreements. Marcus is my first choice for a co-counsel on IP matters."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Marcus is incredibly responsive and knowledgeable with respect to intellectual property and sofware licensing matters. He is also well-informed of recent trends and changes in the law which could influence a client’s ability to make sound business decisions. I would highly recommend him if you are looking for a lawyer who delivers desirable results in a professional manner."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Honoree, Lawyers of Distinction
2019
Honoree, Top 100 High Stakes Litigators
2019
Honoree, Leading Lawyers Network
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Partner, Marcus Stephen Harris LLC
2004 - 2006
, SSA Global Technologies, Inc.
2001 - 2004
, SAP America, Inc.
1999 - 2000
, Draughon Professional Association
1998 - 1998
, United States Copyright Office
Associations
2007 - Present
Illinois Information Technology AssociationMember
2007 - Present
International Technology Law Association (Computer Law Association)Member
2007 - Present
International Trademark AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Bare Escentuals, Inc. v. Kirsten Kjaer Weis; Opposition No. 91173460 (TTAB)
Withdrawn
LIVE IN LOVE INC. d/b/a FAMILY LABELS v. LAURA SHEPPARD d/b/a SIGNS OF AFFECTION; Cancellation No. 92044526 (TTAB)
Settled
Education
1999
Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
University of New Mexico
BA
Speaking Engagements
2011
Law Talk Radio
Software and Technology Update With Marcus Stephen Harris
2011
2011
Law Talk Radio
Open Internet Order and the FCC
2011
Law and Money Talk Radio
Technology Law Forecast
2010
Software Licensing Seminar Series - Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition
2008
Distribution Solutions Council (DSC)
Using The Software License Negotiation Process as a Competitive Differentiator
Publications
2007
Intellectual Property Bulletin
Avoiding Pitfalls When Purchasing or Licensing Trademark Rights
2007
Intellectual Property Bulletin
Think You Own Your Website? Think Again.
2007
Intellectual Property Bulletin
Design Piracy Protection Act
2007
Intellectual Property Bulletin
Non-Traditional Trademarks
Languages
Spanish