Jennifer J. Theis
Trademark Attorney
Main (312) 291-0860
Direct (312) 854-8386
Jennifer J. Theis
Trademark Attorney
Jennifer has extensive experience representing clients in all aspects of intellectual property, with a focus on trademark law, both prosecution and litigation, as well as domestic and foreign. Jennifer’s U.S. prosecution practice involves searching and clearing trademarks, filing and registering trademarks with the USPTO, and managing portfolios. Her international trademark practice includes international trademark prosecution, determination of international filing strategies, and international trademark litigation. Her U.S. litigation experience includes civil litigation in federal district court as well as opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.
Jennifer implements a thoughtful, creative, and well-reasoned approach to obtain results for clients. Her clients have ranged from global international companies to small businesses and non-profits.
Prior to joining LSK, Jennifer spent over 15 years developing her intellectual property practice, first at Brinks Gilson & Lione, then at Crowell & Moring. While at Brinks/Crowell, Jennifer coordinated the global rebrand of an iconic brand, namely, the filing of new trademark applications worldwide by foreign associates on the same day as the client’s new brand was launched. Jennifer also was a key part of a litigation team that defeated a trademark challenge on the basis that the trademark was functional, as demonstrated by strong utility patent evidence, and thus not entitled to trademark protection.
Areas of Expertise
Education
- J.D., University of Michigan Law School, 2006
- B.S. Biochemistry, summa cum laude, University of Notre Dame, 2003
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
- U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
- Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan