Michael Carrillo safeguards intellectual property assets through strategic patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret protections under the law. He develops practical legal strategies that maximize the value of IP portfolios while ensuring cost-effectiveness, serving both established corporations and emerging startups across various industries.

Clients benefit from Michael's ability to provide clear answers to sophisticated IP questions. His approach to providing legal counsel integrates earned experience with business acumen, resulting in actionable strategies that align with each client’s overarching commercial objectives. This dual focus often allows his business clients to leverage their intellectual assets effectively while maintaining a strong balance sheet. In the emerging area of quantum computing, Michael advises innovative clients on securing IP protections and mitigating risk related to their quantum technologies, including obtaining, licensing, and enforcing such rights.

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I don't just protect intellectual property; I construct legal frameworks that allow innovation to thrive and businesses to excel in their respective markets."
Credentials

Education

  • Purdue University, B.S., 1993
  • University of Illinois College of Law, J.D., 1996

Bar Admissions

  • Illinois

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
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