James Michael Faier

James Michael Faier

also known as Registered Patent Attorney

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 35 years

Patent application Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Patent Application, Trademark Application, Trademark Infringement ... +7 more

566 West Adams Street Suite 600, Chicago, IL

About James

Practice Areas

10

Practice Areas

Patent Application 35%

U.S. Registered Patent Attorney. Worked with inventors and companies to draft and prosecute to issue patents here and, through local associates, patents in other countries. Worked with Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) cases and Paris Convention cases.

21 years | 50 cases

35%
Trademark Application 35%

Trademark Clearance, Trademark Opinions, Trademark Prosecution in U.S.A. and over 85-countries.

35 years | 1,000 cases

35%
Trademark Infringement 10%

USPTO Opposition practice; USPTO Cancellation practice; U.S. federal trademark infringement matters; U.S. federal counterfeiting matters.

35 years | 25 cases

10%
Copyright Application 5%

Prepared and prosecuted claims of copyright.

35 years | 100 cases

5%
Patent Infringement 5%

Counselled clients on patent infringement, represented clients in patent infringement matters, prepared cases, deposed witnesses, propounded discovery.

35 years | 10 cases

5%
Intellectual Property 3%

Counseled clients on miscellaneous hybrid IP problems.

35 years | 1,000 cases

3%
Copyright Infringement 2%

Represented clients in copyright infringement matters.

35 years | 5 cases

2%
Internet 2%

Counseled and represented clients on a variety of URL disputes and infringements over the Internet. This part of my practice typically involves trademark and copyright issues. I served on INTA's Internet Committee.

30 years | 30 cases

2%
Licensing 2%

Represented clients in licensing issues.

35 years | 30 cases

2%
International Law 1%

Counseled clients on various international problems that are typically trademark, patent, or copyright problems.

35 years | 1,000 cases

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 295-395 per hour


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 35 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1990

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of James Michael Faier

566 West Adams Street Suite 600, Chicago, IL, 60661-3632

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James Michael Faier's Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Intellectual Property

Posted by Ryan | July 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Intellectual Property

Experience Matters

I have known Jim since 2002. He has assisted me and my partners with a number of Trademarks over the years. We found James to be highly knowledgeable in navigating the USPTO and all of their nuances, extremely efficient, fast and most importantly, reliable. Jim also brings a keen ability to und...erstand various business sectors and he has been an excellent source of information and guidance outside of the patent and trademark world to our various companies as well.

Posted by Yelizar Benyavskiy | April 11, 2014 | Intellectual Property

Experienced patent attorney

My first appointment with Jim Faier was great, he is a really good person, it was really nice to sit down with him and listen to years of industry experience, I felt like I was sitting with an old friend. He provided a lot of knowledgeable examples and went really beyond to teach me about patents; he... has really good stories and hypotheticals. I highly recommend Jim.

Posted by Steven | March 26, 2014 | Intellectual Property

Review of Mr. James Faier - Patent Attorney

Mr. Faier was very professional and has extensive knowledge in patent law. He was very helpful in obtaining the service marks for my company. He has exhibited through knowledge of current patent environment. I would highly recommend Mr. Faier for any patent related work.

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Leslie Blau

Trademark infringement lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jim Faier is a brilliant lawyer, very knowledgeable in the area of trademark infringement. I strongly endorse him."

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Robert Schwartz

Intellectual property lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Jim to be a highly effective, knowledgeable intellectual property lawyer. Almost more significantly, I know him to possess integrity and approach matters with efficiency and in the best long-term interests of his clients."

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William Keyes

Patent application lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Jim on several legal matters, and have experienced firsthand his exemplary knowledge, passion and drive. Jim is definitely a lawyer to recommend for your intellectual property needs."

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Carol Schlitt

Patent application lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Jim going back to his student days at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard. He is brilliant, passionate and caring about his work. He is a zealous advocate for his clients."

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Work Experience

1997 - Present

President, Faier & Faier P.C.

1990 - 1996

Partner, Faier & Faier

Associations

2008 - Present

Federation Internationale des Conseils en Propriete Industrielle

Member

1992 - Present

International Trademark Association

Member

1990 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Member

1990 - Present

Chicago Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law Committee

Member

2006 - 2008

International Trademark Association, Internet Committee

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Jimmy John's Enterprises v. Halsted Street Deli

Settled

Brent v. Chicago Apartments and Condos

Case dismissed

PortonPac Chemical Corporation v. Midlab, Inc.

Settled

Luxco v. Revolution Brands, Inc.

ongoing

Mansell Construction Ltd. v. Susan Lu

Opposition Sustained

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Education

1990

Northwestern University School of Law

Juris Doctor

1990

Northwestern University - Kellogg School

Master of Business Administration

1986

Harvard University - J.F.K. Schoo of Government

Master of Public Policy

1983

Pomona College (Claremont)

Bachelor of Airts

Speaking Engagements

2011

Northwestern University Entrepreneur's Week

Intellectual Property Protection Today

2010

Podcast with David Nostik

Intellectual Property Protection Today

2010

Intellectual Property Law Society

Intellectual Property Protection

2010

Chitag

Babes in IP Land - Protection of Toys

1996

Swiss - American Chamber of Commerce Luncheon

New Swiss Intellectual Property Ordinance

Publications

2011

European Communities Trade Mark Association On-line Journal All U.S.A. Intent to Use and Non-U.S.A. Registration and Madrid Cases as Risk from Renewed Strict Reading of "Bonefide Intent to Use" Requirement

2011

Illinois Lawyer Now Quarterly Do Majority of Trademark Applications have "bona fide" flaw?

Languages

English

Activity

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