Mark R. Galis
Shareholder; Co-Chair, Global Intellectual Property & Technology Practice; Co-Chair, Chicago IntelleatGreenberg Traurig, LLP
Chicago, IL
Practicing entertainment in Chicago since 1991.
- 35+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Mark R. Galis is a shareholder; co-chair, global intellectual property & technology practice; co-chair, chicago intelle based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on Entertainment, General, and IP. Mark has over 35 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
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- Chicago, IL
- Experience
- over 35 years
- Known for
- Entertainment · General · IP
- Handles Entertainment, General, and IP matters from Chicago, IL.
- Over 35 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Mark R. Galis: Mark R. Galis is a shareholder; co-chair, global intellectual property & technology practice; co-chair, chicago intelle based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on Entertainment, General, and IP. Mark has over 35 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
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Practice focus
Mark R. Galis represents clients in Chicago, Illinois across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About Mark R. Galis
Mark R. Galis is Co-Chair of the firm’s Global Intellectual Property & Technology Practice. He concentrates his practice on patent, trademark and copyright matters, with a focus on IP portfolio management, business method/eCommerce/Internet patents, litigation, and transactional intellectual property. His experience includes overseeing all aspects of the patent and trademark portfolios of large, middle market and start-up entities, including the preparation of patent and trademark opinions, litigation, acquisitions and sale of intellectual property and licensing agreements. In addition, Mark has handled a number of patent disputes involving business method patents, particularly those in the eCommerce area.
Concentrations
•Intellectual property litigation
•Patents portfolio management
•Trademarks portfolio and brand management
•Patent, copyright and trademark licensing
•Copyrights registration and protection strategies
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Accolades
•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Patent Law; Trademark Law, 2016-2024, 2026
•Selected, 'Lawyer of the Year,' Trademark Law, Chicago, 2024
•Listed, The Legal 500 United States, 2019-2025
•Intellectual Property - Trademarks Litigation, 2019-2025
•Intellectual Property - Trademarks - Non-Contentious (Including Prosecution, Portfolio Management, and Licensing), 2019-2025
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Illinois Super Lawyers, 2005, 2009-2011, 2014-2022, 2026
•Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 2016-2025
•Listed, World Trademark Review, 'WTR 1000,' 2015-2026
•Ranked in Illinois, Enforcement and Litigation, 2019-2026
•Ranked in Illinois, Prosecution and Strategy, 2015-2026
•Listed, Leading Lawyers Network, 2006-2026
•Listed, Managing IP Magazine's World IP Handbook and Survey, 'IP Stars: Trademark Stars,' 2016-2025
•Listed, Acritas Stars Independently Rated Lawyers, “Star Lawyers,” 2018-2021
•Listed, Crain’s Chicago Business, “Notable Gen X Leaders in Law,” 2019
Credentials
Education
The George Washington University Law School
J.D. · 1991
University of Notre Dame
B.S. Mechanical · 1988
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
Illinois U.S. Court
1991 · ACTIVE
Affiliations
Professional memberships
Professional & Community Involvement •Member, American Bar Association •Fundraiser, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
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Locations
Office locations
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
77 West Wacker Drive, Suite 3100
Chicago, IL 60601
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1 client review
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What areas of law does Mark R. Galis practice?
Mark R. Galis focuses on Entertainment, General, IP, and Trademark.
Where is Mark R. Galis located?
Mark R. Galis primarily serves clients in Chicago, Illinois, with an office at 77 West Wacker Drive, Suite 3100.
How experienced is Mark R. Galis?
Mark R. Galis has 35 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1991.
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