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Christopher McElwain

Christopher McElwain

Knowmad Law
  • Trademarks, Intellectual Property, Business Law ...
  • California, Illinois
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Biography

Chris is experienced in a range of practice areas affecting business owners and creative professionals, including trademarks, copyright, trade secrets, plant variety protection, domain names, licensing and other contracts, sweepstakes and contest regulation, online speech and civil litigation. ? Prior to founding Knowmad Law, Chris was head of the trademark and transactional practice at LaRiviere, Grubman P.C. and head of the litigation practice at Saper Law Offices in Chicago. He attended law school at USC, where he was a member of the Southern California Law Review. Before entering the legal profession, he also taught English at Northwestern Polytechnical University in Xi'an, China and toured with the Utah Shakespeare Festival.

Education
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
J.D. (2011)
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Whitman College
B.A. (2004)
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Honors: Magna Cum Laude
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Professional Experience
principal attorney
Knowmad Law
- Current
associate attorney
LaRiviere, Grubman P.C.
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associate attorney
Saper Law Offices
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Intellectual Property in Fitness
IDEA Fitness Journal
Speaking Engagements
Battle of the Brands: Avoiding Common Trademark Pitfalls, Craft Beverage Expo, Oakland, CA
Craft Beverage Expo
Certifications
Registered Patent Attorney
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Awards
Ladas Memorial Award
International Trademark Association
Nathan Burkan Award
ASCAP
Professional Associations
State Bar of California  # 289132
Member
Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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Illinois
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Practice Areas
Trademarks
Trademark Registration
Intellectual Property
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Formation
Patents
Patent Appeals, Patent Prosecution
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
Website
Knowmad Law
Blog
Knowmad Law Blog
Contact & Map
Knowmad Law
484 Washington St., B-313
Monterey, CA 93940
Telephone: (831) 275-1401
Monday: 9 AM - 5 AM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 AM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 AM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 AM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 AM
Saturday: Closed (Today)
Sunday: Closed