Gregory J. Chinlund
Partner
For start-up to multi-national companies with trademarks to develop and protect in the U.S. and internationally, Gregory J. Chinlund adeptly protects their brands – the ultimate value of a company. Similarly, for clients that gain a competitive advantage from novel product design, he counsels clients to capture maximum protection from design patents in order to enhance the value derived from industrial design. He also pro-actively counsels clients on copyrights, helping negotiate effective agreements and enforcing rights when necessary. Mr. Chinlund's balance, diverse experience and pragmatic approach, together with an education and background in marketing and business, uniquely position him to serve as a critical legal resource for clients.
Recent Client Work
- Advises leading provider of electronics and technology solutions on matters critical to its marketing functions such as trademark clearance, prosecution and enforcement. Mr. Chinlund also conducts advertising review and negotiates licenses and vendor agreements for this client.
- Handles trademark prosecution and design patent matters for manufacturer of vacuum cleaners known worldwide.
- Counsels client regarding industrial design protection and enforcement for its famous brands of writing instruments such as pens and markers.
- For an industry-leader in the manufacture of electronic components for hearing aids, phones, and headsets; Mr. Chinlund counsels the client on all trademark matters – from conception and clearance to prosecution and enforcement – to ensure protection of the client's brands, which are synonymous with high quality.
Gregory J. Chinlund
Partner
For start-up to multi-national companies with trademarks to develop and protect in the U.S. and internationally, Gregory J. Chinlund adeptly protects their brands – the ultimate value of a company. Similarly, for clients that gain a competitive advantage from novel product design, he counsels clients to capture maximum protection from design patents in order to enhance the value derived from industrial design. He also pro-actively counsels clients on copyrights, helping negotiate effective agreements and enforcing rights when necessary. Mr. Chinlund's balance, diverse experience and pragmatic approach, together with an education and background in marketing and business, uniquely position him to serve as a critical legal resource for clients.
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- F.312.474.0448


Recent Client Work
- Advises leading provider of electronics and technology solutions on matters critical to its marketing functions such as trademark clearance, prosecution and enforcement. Mr. Chinlund also conducts advertising review and negotiates licenses and vendor agreements for this client.
- Handles trademark prosecution and design patent matters for manufacturer of vacuum cleaners known worldwide.
- Counsels client regarding industrial design protection and enforcement for its famous brands of writing instruments such as pens and markers.
- For an industry-leader in the manufacture of electronic components for hearing aids, phones, and headsets; Mr. Chinlund counsels the client on all trademark matters – from conception and clearance to prosecution and enforcement – to ensure protection of the client's brands, which are synonymous with high quality.


