Howard E. Silverman

Howard E. Silverman is Co-Chair of the Chicago Intellectual Property & Technology Department. He focuses his practice on U.S. and foreign patent, trademark and copyright matters, with particular concentration on the electrical arts and computer software, including prosecution, litigation and transactional matters.

Concentrations

•Patent, trademark and copyright prosecution in the U.S. and foreign countries
•Patent, trademark and copyright litigation in the U.S. and foreign countries
•Counseling U.S. and foreign clients in varied aspects of U.S. and international intellectual property law
•Preparation and negotiation of technology acquisition, development, licensing and transfer agreements
•Due diligence investigations and intellectual property audits
•Patentability, infringement and avoidance opinions
•Representation of multinational clients in software acquisition and licensing matters
•Management of worldwide patent procurement efforts for multinational corporations

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, Managing IP Magazine's World IP Handbook and Survey, 'Chicago IP Stars,' 2013-2025
•Patent Stars, 2021-2025
•Trademark Stars, 2013-2020
•Listed, Leading Lawyers Network, 2005-2026
•Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0