Hilary H. Remijas

Hilary Remijas

Attorney
Chicago
About

Hilary Remijas is a trademark practitioner with nearly 20 years of experience. She advises businesses of all sizes on trademark matters, including domestic and international trademark prosecution, enforcement issues, and international clearance. She has managed rebranding efforts for major corporations across multiple jurisdictions, covering sectors such as hospitality, fitness, education, food and restaurant services, and others.

Hilary's experience also extends to negotiating intellectual property-related licenses and agreements and managing high-profile trademark infringements outside of the US. Hilary works with local attorneys in numerous jurisdictions on a regular basis to manage prosecution and contentious matters for the firm's clients.

Areas of FocusIntellectual Property
Bar admissionsIllinois

Awards

Chambers USA

  • Star Associate, Illinois Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets, (2025)
  • Associate to Watch, Illinois Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets, (2024)
Additional Recognition
  • Recommended, Bronze Band, United States: Illinois, WTR 1000, (2026)
Education
  • J.D., DePaul University College of Law, 1994
  • B.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1991

Prior Experience

Hilary began her career at a large international law firm, and later joined a DLA Piper predecessor firm, where she also worked as an on-loan attorney for a global food and beverage company and Sears Brands, LLC.

She additionally served as the Intellectual Property Manager for a nonprofit organization, the Dental Assisting National Board, Inc. (DANB) until she joined DLA Piper in 2016. Her duties at DANB included management of the entity's trademark portfolio, overseeing copyright and trademark infringement matters involving test preparation materials and negotiating trademark and copyright licensing arrangements.

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DLA Piper named a leading global trademark firm in World Trademark Review 1000

2 February 2026

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DLA Piper lawyers recognized in World Trademark Review 1000 annual list of top trademark...

12 February 2025 .2 minute read

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DLA Piper lauded in World Trademark Review 1000 annual list of top trademark professionals

12 February 2024 .2 minute read

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+1 312 368 2194
(Work, Chicago)
+1 708 846 4506
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