Service Areas
- Business
- Life Sciences
- Intellectual Property
- Climate Law
- Entertainment, Sports + Multimedia
- Litigation + Trial
- Intellectual Property Litigation
- Litigation + Trial Practice Overview
- Governments + Nonprofits
- Life Sciences
- Intellectual Property
- Climate Law
Education
- IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law, J.D.
- The John Marshall Law School, LL.M.
- United States Military Academy at West Point, B.S.
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
Court Admissions
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Courts of Appeals
- Seventh Circuit
- Federal Circuit
U.S. District Court
- Northern District of Illinois
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Timothy J. Engling concentrates his practice in patent, trademark and copyright protection as well as business transaction, intellectual property-related litigation, litigation avoidance, opinions and licensing. Admitted to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, he is authorized to practice patent law in the U.S. and trademark law in the U.S. and Canada. He counsels his clients on intellectual property issues, including preparing and prosecuting applications; rendering patentability, design around, patent validity and infringement opinions; analyzing use and registrability of trademarks; and negotiating and drafting of patent, trademark and copyright agreements. In addition, Tim handles intellectual property aspects of corporate mergers and acquisitions and performs related due diligence.
“I am committed to understanding clients and their businesses. I partner with them to fulfill their needs, address concerns, attain goals and achieve success. Recognizing my role is part of a greater plan, I value relationships of mutual trust, growth and care.”
Tim Engling
Experience
With a technical background in the mechanical and electromechanical arts, Tim enjoys smart, innovative, entrepreneurial and creative people, which complements his passion of intellectual property law. In representing the manufacturer of a very successful kitchen gadget, Tim conducted patentability searches, helped design around other products, and prepared, filed and obtained patent protection. With the right to exclude others, the unique and innovative product achieved acclaim and sold well. Further, when infringed, the client enforced its patent rights to stop infringers and collect damages.
“It was fulfilling to help the client in various roles to meet its needs, attain its goals and achieve success with an innovative product.”
U.S. Patents
6,127,024 Single Ply Battery Label including Varnish with Patterned Edges
6,379,835 Method of Making a Thin Film Battery
6,386,118 Pallet with Stress Resistant Structure
6,508,440 One-Piece Conduit Hanger
6,624,569 Electroluminescent Labels
6,639,355 Multidirectional Electroluminescent Lamp Structures
6,666,609 Flip Chart Holder
6,807,911 Pallet with Stress Resistant Structure
6,828,504 Grounding Device
6,922,020 Electroluminescent Lamp Module and Processing Method
7,022,406 Breathable Film Cover for Window Panes
7,024,824 Entry Port
7,059,006 Brush with Removable Plates of Tines
7,104,524 Vehicle Ramp with Chock
7,300,222 Rotatable Locking Mechanism for Ring Systems
7,337,997 Food Slicing Device
7,464,797 Centrifugal brakes for wheels
7,842,195 Clathrate of chlorine dioxide
7,866,725 Cable roll tarp system for rear opening trailer
7,878,701 Apparatus for preparing food
7,938,086 Multipurpose leash
7,967,364 Tarp system with flexible torque shaft
7,984,822 Kiln lid lift apparatus
D526,167 Wine Rack
D529,365 Tool Handle
D536,835 Pot Handle Grip Cover
D543,800 Wine Rack
D605,244 Snow shoe
D634,379 Football
D641,926 Adjustable mount
Representative Matters
- Medical Device Companies Analyzing Patent Portfolios
Represented medical device companies in analyzing scope and value of patent portfolios in mergers and acquisitions.
- Medical Device Company Licensing Patents and Transferring Technology
Represented medical device company in licensing patents and transferring technology from doctors and universities related to surgical implants.
Professional Activities
- American Bar Association
- Illinois State Bar Association
Civic, Cultural + Social Activities
- West Point Society of Chicago NFP, Board Member, Treasurer
Military Experience
- U.S. Army, Captain
- Michigan National Guard, Intelligence Officer/Pilot, Platoon Leader/Air Traffic Control Unit, Student/Aviation Officer Basic and Flight School
- Commercial Pilot License, Aviation Qualified, Air Assault Qualified, Airborne Qualified
Religious Activities
- Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Past President, Call Committee, Capital Campaign
Publications
"Patents Protecting Plumbing Products," Plumbing Engineer, September 2009
Seminars + Events
Articles
- 10 Good Reasons Why Federal Registration of Your Trademark Is a Smart Thing to Do
- NAFTA: The First Major International Trade Agreement To Protect IP Rights
Newsletters
- Hot Points Spring 2010
- Hot Points Special Edition Intellectual Property
- Hot Points Special Edition NAFTA
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