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Wood Phillips

Patents · Trademarks · Copyrights · IP protection

Wood Phillips is a Chicago intellectual property boutique focused on patents, trademarks and copyrights. It says four of its lawyers previously served as patent and trademark counsel at major corporations. Wood Phillips appears on our Chicago guides to trademark lawyers (#4), patent lawyers (#3), intellectual property lawyers (#2).

Firm details

Office: 500 W Madison St, Suite 1130, Chicago, IL 60661 Map
Phone: 312-876-1800
Website: woodphillips.com
Practice areas it lists: Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, IP protection

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Where Wood Phillips appears on our guides

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

Former in-house experience.

Wood Phillips handles trademarks as part of an IP boutique with former corporate counsel, which can suit a company managing several brands.

Focus: Trademarks and brand portfolios · Best for: Companies with several brands

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

Lawyers who have sat on the client side.

Wood Phillips says four of its lawyers served as patent and trademark counsel at major corporations, which can help with portfolio decisions rather than single filings.

Focus: Patents from an in-house perspective · Best for: Corporate patent portfolios

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

A boutique with former in-house counsel.

Wood Phillips says four of its lawyers served as patent and trademark counsel at major corporations, which can be useful for a company building a portfolio.

Focus: Patents, trademarks, copyrights · Best for: Companies wanting former in-house experience

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