With over 160 years of experience, Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery LLP is Chicago’s oldest law firm in continuous practice and a national leader in the field of intellectual property law, with offices across the United States and an international client base. By focusing only on intellectual property matters, Fitch Even offers clients the high level of technical competence and legal skills needed in this increasingly complex area of the law, along with a tradition of providing outstanding, personalized client service that continues to this day. We are adept at obtaining strong global intellectual property rights and managing global IP portfolios, successfully navigating the intricacies of the varying legal systems involved. Our extensive experience handling IP disputes in the courtroom informs our entire practice. Fitch Even regularly handles intellectual property and technology-related litigation, including the trial of matters involving patent, trade secret, trademark, copyright, unfair competition, and related commercial disputes. The firm's trial-tested litigation teams have a proven track record for delivering outstanding returns on the litigation investment. Fitch Even attorneys have the skills and insight to effectively guide our clients’ interests throughout the entire IP lifecycle—from initial development through successful monetization, avoidance of competitor’s rights, and, if necessary, vigorous enforcement or defense in the courtroom.