Senior Associate Anthony J. Wenn (“AJ”) is a registered patent attorney concentrating his practice in intellectual property, with extensive experience prosecuting, litigating and licensing utility patents. In addition, he is adept at negotiating and drafting research and collaboration agreements, non-disclosure agreements, patent purchase contracts, patent assignments and material transfer agreements for Fortune 100 companies and large universities. AJ also prepares legal opinions related to patentability, infringement, patent validity, and freedom to practice.
AJ has advised and assisted clients in all aspects of trademark prosecution, including conducting comprehensive trademark searches, drafting and filing trademark applications and responding to USPTO Office Actions.
As former Chair of the Intellectual Property Section at the Ohio State Bar Association, AJ oversaw the continuing legal education for over 750 members and advised the Ohio state legislature on the ramifications of various bills impacting intellectual property. Currently, he is a member of the Intellectual Property Section Council for the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA), providing valuable guidance on intellectual property matters to the legal community.
AJ received his B.S. in Biochemistry from the University of Illinois at Chicago and his J.D. from the University of Kentucky, where was president of the Intellectual Property Law Society and competed on the Moot Court Team.
Prior to joining GCT, AJ worked at both large and boutique law firms, allowing him to gain practical experience assisting companies of all sizes, including startups, mid-tier businesses and multi-national corporations.
Outside of the office, AJ enjoys exercising and attending live comedic and musical performances.
EDUCATION
University of Kentucky College of Law, J.D., 2015
- Giles Rich IP Moot Court, Competitor
- IP Law Society, President
- American IP Law Association, Representative
University of Illinois at Chicago, B.S., Biochemistry; Biological Sciences, 2012
BAR ADMISSIONS
Illinois, 2015
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Illinois Bar Association
- IP Section Counsel Member
HONORS & AWARDS
Super Lawyers, Rising Star 2020 - 2024
LATEST NEWS & INSIGHTS FROM Anthony J. Wenn
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May 8, 2024 News
Anthony J. Wenn has been selected by the Illinois State Bar Association to serve as a member on the Intellectual Property Section Council for 2024-2025.
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April 30, 2024 News
This is the first in a new series of articles by Golan Christie Taglia (“GCT”) exploring the limitations of Artificial Technology when drafting legal documents. In this installment, Bradley Lohsl, Anthony Wenn, and Sarah Dunkley explore employment agreements and the issues that could arise from using AI.
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April 25, 2024 News
Golan Christie Taglia will host an IP webinar designed to give an overview of trademark challenges.
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March 21, 2024 News
The World Intellectual Property Review Summit took place on March 20 – 21, 2024 in Chicago.
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February 6, 2024 News
The lists recognize the outstanding achievements of attorneys in the state of Illinois.
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