Adam Kaufmann defends clients faced with high-stakes patent infringement and trade secret misappropriation disputes. From state and federal courts to the International Trade Commission (ITC), Adam guides clients through each phase of litigation. His track record spans diverse technologies – from polymeric coatings for beverage cans to ultraviolet light disinfection systems.
Adam’s versatility allows him to quickly grasp the nuances of each case, regardless of the industry. By immersing himself in his client's technology, he strives to craft litigation strategies that not only protect intellectual property, but also align with the client’s broader business goals for the matter at hand. His approach to dispute resolution often proves particularly valuable in America Invents Act proceedings, where he represents both patent owners and petitioners with equal skill.
Credentials
Education
- University of Notre Dame, B.S., chemical engineering, 2005, magna cum laude
- University of Chicago Law School, J.D., 2010, with honors, comment editor of University of Chicago Legal Forum
Bar Admissions
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- Illinois
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas