19 August 2014

Three join Reed Smith’s IP team in Chicago

Reed Smith LLP has announced the appointment of three new people to its IP team based in Chicago.

Robert Browne and John Cullis join as partners, while Lawrence James arrives as of counsel to the firm.

All three join from Neal Gerber & Eisenberg LLP.

Browne has experience representing clients in patent, trademark and copyright disputes before federal district courts and the International Trade Commission.

Cullis specialises in IP litigation and has first chaired trademark and copyright disputes before the US Patent and Trademark Office’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.

James litigates patent and trademark disputes

“This team has deep roots in Chicago, and strong backgrounds in trademark law and other elements of IP law,” said James Hultquist, leader of Reed Smith’s IP practice.

“Together they have been a very strong force in this field for many years. We have shared several clients and have long admired their work and are delighted to welcome them to our team,” he added.

Michael LoVallo, managing partner of Reed Smith’s Chicago office, said: “Bob, John and Lee bring additional IP muscle which will help us stay abreast of the burgeoning commercial activity in this region, much of which involves IP, technology transfer and competitive issues.”

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