Nicole E. Reifman - Lawyer in Chicago, IL

Nicole E. Reifman is a partner at McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP and chairs the company's Mechanical & Materials Practice Group. Mr. Reifman has diverse experience in acquiring, evaluating and enforcing intellectual property.

Ms. Reifman has experience at all stages of patent preparation and examination, and a wide range of mechanical, materials science and electromechanical technologies built from mechanical engineering training and previous work experience.It includes an internship at the University of California, Berkeley. Stryker Medical. Ms. Reifman's technical expertise in the mechanical and materials fields ranges from small start-ups to multinational companies, representing automotive diagnostics and medical devices, including engines, piping materials, catheters, stents, wound care and breastpumps.

In addition, Reifman has an internal process to identify patentable ideas and protect and implement all aspects of intellectual property, including patent, trademark, and copyright counseling, to ensure that her clients are positioned to achieve all business goals and objectives, whether they relate to competitive strategies, international markets, or financial results. We enjoy working closely with our lawyers.

Ms. Reifman also provides counseling on the procurement, enforcement and licensing of intellectual property rights, including trademark, trade secret and copyright issues. Ms. Reifman actively manages the trademark portfolio and develops brand building and protection strategies for her clients.