Clay A. Tillack

Partner

Clay A. Tillack's intellectual property practice incorporates:

• Franchise, false advertising and trade secret litigation
• Trademark infringement and opposition litigation
• Trademark counseling and prosecution

His commercial litigation practice incorporates:

• Information technology litigation
• Insurance, discrimination and other complex disputes

Publications

"Who Takes What: The Parties' Rights to Franchise Materials at the Relationship's End," (Co-Author) Franchise Law Journal (Fall 2008)

"Branding or Re-Branding Your Bank: A Recent U.S. Supreme Court Ruling May Impact How You Play the Name Game," Schiff Hardin Financial Institutions Update (July 2005)

"Choosing a Mark: One More Reason To Avoid Descriptive Words," Schiff Hardin Intellectual Property Update (Spring 2005)

"U.S. Trademark Owners to Obtain Passport to International Registration this Fall," Schiff Hardin Intellectual Property Update (Summer 2003)

Speeches and Presentations

"Catch Me If You Can: Protection of Trademarks and Domain Names
from Infringement and Cybersquatting," American Bar Association 26th Annual Forum on Franchising (October 22-24, 2003)

Awards and Honors

Leading Lawyer — Franchise and Dealership Law; Intellectual Property Law, Illinois Leading Lawyers Network

AV Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Education

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association
Forum on Franchising