Federal Trademark, Copyright, and Patent Litigation Attorney for Cases Nationwide
Jonathan Phillips litigates trademark, copyright, patent, and internet law disputes in federal courts across the country, for brand owners, patent owners, and the businesses and individuals they sue. He is admitted in the Supreme Court, the Seventh and Sixth Circuits, and nine federal district courts, and works with local counsel in other districts.
At a glance
Case types — Trademark, copyright, patent (design and utility), internet law, serial-plaintiff defense
Sides — Plaintiffs and defendants
Appellate — Seventh Circuit, Sixth Circuit, Supreme Court of United States
Leading local courts — Northern District of Illinois and Southern District of Illinois
Fees — Some flat fees, hourly, quoted after a consultation
Which federal courts is Jonathan Phillips admitted to?
Supreme Court of the United States
U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Seventh and Sixth Circuits
U.S. District Courts for the Northern District of Illinois (trial and general bar), Central District of Illinois, and Southern District of Illinois
U.S. District Courts for the District of Colorado, Eastern District of Michigan, Eastern District of Missouri, Eastern District of Oklahoma, Southern District of Texas, and Eastern District of Wisconsin
Where does he litigate?
Northern District of Illinois: Trademark, copyright, and patent litigation in Chicago and Rockford
Seventh Circuit and Eastern District of Wisconsin: Seventh Circuit IP litigation, including the Central and Southern Districts of Illinois
Sixth Circuit and Eastern District of Michigan: Sixth Circuit IP litigation
District of Colorado and Eastern District of Oklahoma: Colorado and Oklahoma IP litigation
Southern District of Texas: Texas IP litigation
Eastern District of Missouri: Missouri IP litigation
Downstate Illinois: Central Illinois and Southern Illinois trademark and copyright litigation
What kinds of IP cases does he handle?
Online seller cases. Schedule A litigation, for named sellers first and brand owners second.
Design patent enforcement. Plaintiff-side design patent cases, including Kuiper Ventures v. Bedshe.
Patent appeals. Federal Circuit appeals for patent owners.
Foreign defendants. Service under the Hague Convention, the subject of his Illinois State Bar Association article on the Smart Study case.
Serial-plaintiff defense. The Serial Plaintiff Tracker covers Strike 3, Joe Hand, music licensing, photo copyright, TCPA, and CIPA matters.
Brand protection. Trademark registration and policing, the step before a lawsuit.
Online speech. Defamation and anonymity disputes.
Which side does he represent?
Both. Jonathan has represented plaintiffs, including brand owners and patent owners, and defendants, including named Schedule A sellers and recipients of serial-plaintiff demands. Knowing how each side builds its case is the reason to hire a lawyer who has been on both.
Frequently asked questions
Can one lawyer handle a federal IP case outside Illinois? Yes, in the courts where Jonathan is admitted, which include districts in Colorado, Michigan, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wisconsin. In other districts he works with local counsel or appears pro hac vice. He has handled case throughout Texas, California, New Jersey, New York, Florida, Georgia, and other locations in this way.
Does he handle appeals? Yes. He is admitted to the Seventh and Sixth Circuits.
Does he represent defendants or plaintiffs? Both, depending on the matter.
What does it cost? Flat fees may be available, and all matters are quoted after a consultation.
Recent writing
Jonathan L.A. Phillips, Brown, Hay & Stephens, LLP. Part of the IP litigation hub. Last reviewed October 2026. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.