Christopher Schneider joined Davis McGrath LLC in July, 2007. He concentrates his practice on trademark and copyright prosecution and litigation, licensing, due diligence, Internet policing, and domain name disputes. He has represented clients in a broad range of fields including: technology, consumer goods and health products, religious organizations, hotels, restaurants and gaming.

Christopher's Master of Laws (LL.M. with Honors) in Intellectual Property together with his industry experience in information technology combine to provide him with an exceptional understanding of the technical software and Internet issues that arise frequently in today's commercial environment.

Education

J.D., LL.M. (Honors), The John Marshall Law School, 2007 (Dean's List 2007) B.A., Michigan State University, 2000

Bar Admissions

State of Illinois (2007) U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (2007)

Professional Activities

Chicago Bar Association Illinois State Bar Association American Intellectual Property Law Association Member, Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago

Representative Matters

Lyons Partnership, L.P., et al vs. Welle, et al., 2010 WL 680877 (N.D.Ill., 2010). Represented Plaintiffs in federal trademark infringement case. James Cochran v. Patrick Thompson, FA 0710001094647 (Nat. Arb. Form, 2007) Represented Complainant in Domain Dispute. Domain Ordered Transferred. General Council of the Assemblies of God v DomCollect Worldwide Intellectual Property AG c/o Andre Schneider, FA 1259727 (Nat. Arb. Form 2009) Represented Complainant in Domain Dispute. Domain Ordered Transferred. Universal Protein Supplements Corporation dba Universal Nutrition v Dalech, LLC, FA 1278030 (Nat. Arb. Form 2009) Represented Complainant in Domain Dispute. Domain Ordered Transferred. Universal Protein Supplements Corporation d/b/a Universal Nutrition v Daniel Cabreira, FA 1299478 (Nat. Arb. Form 2009) Represented Complainant in Domain Dispute. Domain Ordered Transferred. General Council of the Assemblies of God v MegaSports Camps, FA 1305277 (Nat. Arb. Form 2010) Represented Complainant in Domain Dispute. Domain Ordered Transferred. Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. v. Spike Friedman, FA 0909001286679 (Nat. Arb. Form, 2009) Represented Complainant in Domain Dispute. Domain Ordered Transferred. August James Industries, Inc. v. Mid Atlantic Vinyl Products, No. 92049115 (TTAB 2008). Successfully defended Registration from Cancellation proceeding with Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. In re Saryan Corporation, No. 77524038 (TTAB 2010) Successfully overcame Examiner's refusal to register client's trademark.

Presentations

"The Orphan Works Act and Creative Professionals: Facts and Risks for Your Business." Chicago Creative Coalition (Jan. 2009)