John Bathke

John Bathke

Copyrights, Entertainment, Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Trade Secrets (Transactional/Litigation)

Chicago, Illinois

Personal Introduction

I am a multilingual intellectual property attorney dedicated to protecting clients’ creativity and brands on a global scale. I have worked with both businesses and individuals, from multinational companies to local artists on a variety of IP issues.

Practice Composition

Transactional/Litigation

Education

DePaul University College of Law
DePaul University College of Law JD (2011)
Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University Bachelors of Music (2004)

Practice Summary

I am the founder and managing attorney of the boutique IP firm: Bathke IP, P.C. I focus on copyright, trademark, right of publicity, and AI and IP matters with both transactional and litigation experience.

Response Time

2 days

Personal Interests & Charitable Work

I am a member of the Copyright Society and International Trademark Association. When not practicing law, I enjoy teaching. I have instructed legal writing courses at the University of Illinois Chicago law school and will teach their Entertainment Law course this next Spring. I also am a member of the Associate Board and a volunteer attorney for Lawyers for the Creative Arts.

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Peer Recommendations 1

Jonathan Francis, Esq.
Jonathan Francis, Esq.
He is a trustworthy and competent attorney with a strong background in IP law.

Bar Admissions

Illinois, New York, California