Michael Geller, an experienced intellectual property lawyer, concentrates in all facets of brand development and protection. From domestic and international trademark and copyright, federal and Trademark Trial and Appeal Board litigation, brand management and counselling, domain name disputes, social media enforcement and counselling, scam activities, and unfair competition law, his deep experience meets brand owners where they are at all stages of growth.
World Trademark Review 1000 consistently recognizes Michael for his top tier abilities, quoting clients who say Michael is "a rising star with an appreciation of brand strategy beyond his years;" "an invaluable resource, offering thoughtful perspectives and actionable legal advice as we juggle our global needs;" "someone to keep on speed dial and an invaluable asset to clients;" and "a media whiz who provides well-thought out counsel on internet law, domain names and social media."
Michael advises multinational clients across industries, including restaurants, hospitality, fitness, business consulting, financial markets, and life sciences. He has helped his clients litigate disputes in courts and administrative agencies on every populated continent, and he develops, handles, maintains and enforces large intellectual property portfolios. He also works closely with start-up and emerging growth clients, identifying brand development goals and strategies from seed funding stages through product development and roll out both domestically and internationally.
Michael is a thought leader in technology, Web3, and NFTs, serving as co-head of the International Trademark Association's groundbreaking white paper on NFTs and being named one of Huski.ai's top five attorneys for Web3 trademark filings.
Michael also serves as General Counsel of the Greater Chicago Food Depository, Chicago's largest food bank, in his mission to give back to his adopted hometown. Visit his LinkedIn page for information on trademark news, art law, legal hiring, mentoring, and poor humor.
