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Greer, Burns & Crain

Patents · Trademarks · Copyrights · Anti-counterfeiting · Licensing and technology transfer

Greer, Burns & Crain, known as GBC, is a Chicago intellectual property firm handling patent, trademark and copyright procurement and enforcement, anti-counterfeiting, licensing and technology transfer. Greer, Burns & Crain appears on our Chicago guides to trademark lawyers (#2), patent lawyers (#2), intellectual property lawyers (#3).

Firm details

Office: 200 W Madison St, Suite 2100, Chicago, IL 60606 Map
Phone: 312-360-0080
Website: gbc.law
Practice areas it lists: Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Anti-counterfeiting, Licensing and technology transfer

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Where Greer, Burns & Crain appears on our guides

#2 on The 7 Best Trademark Lawyers in Chicago (2026)

Enforcement and anti-counterfeiting.

Greer, Burns & Crain handles trademark procurement and enforcement and lists anti-counterfeiting strategies specifically, which suits consumer brands selling online.

Focus: Trademarks and anti-counterfeiting · Best for: Brands with counterfeit problems

#2 on The 5 Best Patent Lawyers in Chicago (2026)

Covers both obtaining and enforcing patents.

Greer, Burns & Crain handles patent procurement and enforcement along with licensing and technology transfer. It also has an office in San Diego.

Focus: Patent procurement and enforcement · Best for: Companies enforcing patents

#3 on The 8 Best Intellectual Property Lawyers in Chicago (2026)

Procurement, enforcement and anti-counterfeiting.

Greer, Burns & Crain handles patent, trademark and copyright procurement and enforcement, and specifically lists anti-counterfeiting strategies, licensing and technology transfer.

Focus: Enforcement and anti-counterfeiting · Best for: Brands fighting counterfeits

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