Michael H. Baniak
Michael H. Baniak has more than twenty-five years of experience in every area of intellectual property law. A trial attorney, he has been involved in more than 150 intellectual property lawsuits. Recent patent infringement litigation cases involved music subscription services, laser sintering, bone prostheses, telecommunications, and automobile airbag technology. Mr. Baniak has counseled an international array of clients regarding copyright and trademark litigation. He is active in licensing and other technology transfers.
In addition to the jurisdictions noted below, Mr. Baniak is admitted to practice in a wide variety of courts at the district and state level.
education
J.D., Indiana University School of Law, Cum Laude
B.S., University of Dayton, Physics, Cum Laude
bar admissions
Illinois
Ohio
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois - Trial Bar
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
honors & awards
Illinois Super Lawyers
professional leadership
American Bar Association
American Intellectual Property Law Association
Chicago Bar Association
Chicago Inn of Court
Illinois State Bar Association
Licensing Executives Society
- Trustee
- C.L.P., Certified Licensing Professional
Northwestern University School of Law
- Adjunct Professor, Patent & Copyright Law (since 1986)