Company Research Report: McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP (MBHB)
Company Overview
Name:
McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP (MBHB)
Mission of the Company:
From patents to trademarks, MBHB secures and enforces intellectual property rights for organizations across industries.
Founded:
1996
Founders:
No information is available.
Key People:
- Patrick G. Gattari - Partner
- Ronald V. Lucarelli, Ph.D. - Patent Agent
- Larry H. Aaronson - Partner
- Kyle A. Planck, Ph.D. - Technical Advisor
- Aaron V. Gin, Ph.D. - Partner
- Jason S. Kray - Partner
- Chad A. Kamler - Partner
- Alexandra E. Criner - Partner
Headquarters:
300 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois, 60606-6709, US
Number of Employees:
51-200 employees
Revenue:
No information is available.
What the Company is Known For:
MBHB is known for its comprehensive legal services to secure and enforce intellectual property rights. They target industries across biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, chemical, medical device, diagnostics, software, and telecommunications sectors.
Products and Services
Intellectual Property Services:
1. Litigation & Appeals
- Specialized in defending against patent infringement and trade secret misappropriation.
- Expertise in handling disputes over patents, trademarks, and copyrights.
2. Patent
- Broad patent litigation experience, patent procurement, and international patent management.
- Drafting patent applications, prosecuting them before the USPTO, and assisting in foreign patent oppositions.
3. Licensing
- Developing deal strategy, drafting and negotiating IP-related transaction documents.
- IP asset management including auditing, licensing, and M&A activities.
4. Trade Secrets
- Assisting clients in protecting their trade secrets.
- Drafting agreements, designing security methods, and litigating disputes swiftly.
5. Trademark, Unfair Competition, Advertising Law & Copyright
- Full range of trademark portfolio planning services, including litigation and domain name disputes.
- Counseling on advertising and labeling regulations and securing copyright registrations.
6. Counseling
- Advising clients on patent validity, infringement, and new product introductions.
- Establishing effective programs for identifying and patenting key inventions.
7. Prosecution
- Crafting prosecution strategies, and handling patent interference, re-examination, reissue, and opposition proceedings.
8. PTAB Trials
- Representing clients in PTAB proceedings, including inter partes reviews and post-grant reviews.
9. Emerging Companies & Entrepreneurs
- Legal and business advice from the concept stage to product launch.
- Developing patent portfolios and avoiding infringement risks.
Recent Developments
Recent Developments:
1. MBHB Associate Andrew Velzen shared insights on the IP challenges innovators may face in Chicago’s booming quantum industry.
2. MBHB Partner Kevin Noonan discussed the RESTORE Act and its impact on patent cases in Law360.
3. AI News Roundups covering the newest OpenAI model, AI technologies for military applications, AI-generated sports recaps, and AI voice-generation lawsuits.
4. MBHB Partners Named to Best Lawyers in America 2025 Edition.
New Products Launched:
No information about new product launches is available.
New Features Added to Existing Products:
No information about new features added to existing products is available.
New Partnerships:
MBHB often collaborates with technology incubators in the Chicago area by mentoring entrepreneurs and emerging companies on IP and business issues; however, no specific new partnerships are available in the provided data.
This detailed report outlines the company’s core focus on providing comprehensive intellectual property support, backed by experienced professionals and continuous involvement in recent advancements and legal challenges in the IP landscape.
