I focus my practice on intellectual property and commercial transactions and counseling as well as trademark and copyright filing and prosecution.

I have represented clients in the following industries:

• Financial services, including securities and equities trading and investing;
• Renewable chemicals
• Alternative energies, specifically wind power;
• Online entertainment, including multi-player role-player games;
• Software development and licensing;
• Information technology;
• Travel and touring;
• Education;
• Insurance/insurance agencies;
• Automotive component manufacturing;
• Logistics;
• Professional sports;
• Brand name furniture manufacturing; and
• Music, movies and other forms of media and entertainment.

I have handled domestic and international intellectual property and technology licensing transactions, and negotiated research and development, software development, licensing distribution and reseller agreements, supply, distribution, manufacturing and a variety of services agreements.  I also have handled intellectual property aspects of multi-million and billion dollar corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, private equity and venture capital and credit facilities. 

I have counseled clients concerning legal issues in all aspects of intellectual property law (trademark, copyright, trade secret and rights of publicity) and intellectual property issues in bankruptcy, franchise and antitrust.

I have also litigated intellectual property and commercial cases (including mediation and arbitration) at the local and national level.

Phone: (312) 606-8652
Email: mfatall@chapmanspingola.com
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