Elite Prosecution & Post-Grant Strategy for Modern Tech Portfolios.

From initial drafting to advanced IPR strategy, we deliver technically precise patent counsel for cloud, AI, and computer engineering innovations. We build IP portfolios designed to dominate the market and survive the courtroom.

Brandon Furdock, Esq.

Principal Attorney | Patent, IPR & Technology Counsel

Brandon Furdock, Principal Patent Attorney and founder of Chicago Patent Law, specializing in complex tech and software IP.

Technical Specialties

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

  • Cloud Computing & Distributed Systems

  • Computer Architecture & GPU Optimization

  • Software & Semiconductor Fabrication

Admissions

  • State of Illinois

  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

Education

  • M.S., Computer Engineering – Northwestern University

  • J.D., Intellectual Property Law – Illinois Institute of Technology

Brandon Furdock brings a formidable combination of deep technical expertise and aggressive legal strategy to Chicago Patent Law. As an engineer-turned-attorney, Brandon specializes in building, managing, and defending complex intellectual property portfolios for the modern tech sector, with a distinct focus on Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, and Computer Hardware.


Before founding Chicago Patent Law, Brandon honed his prosecution and litigation skills at premier IP boutiques, including McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff (MBHB) and Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman (HFZ).

His hands-on engineering experience at the intersection of computer hardware and software allows him to speak the language of your lead engineers from day one with zero learning curve.

Comprehensive Patent Services

Patent Prosecution

Technically precise drafting and prosecution for complex technologies. Led by an engineer-turned-attorney, we specialize in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, machine learning, and software architecture to secure high-value, defensible utility patents.

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Post Grant Proceedings

Strategic enforcement of intellectual property rights and defense against infringement claims. Leveraging top-tier firm experience, we provide pre-litigation strategy, claim chart development, portfolio auditing, and specialized litigation support for complex technology disputes.

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IP Enforcement & Strategy

Advanced representation in Inter Partes Reviews (IPRs) and post-grant challenges. We evaluate commercial viability through rigorous portfolio audits and develop offensive and defensive PTAB strategies engineered to withstand intense scrutiny.

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Direct Access to Top-Tier IP Counsel

Skip the big law overhead and junior associate learning curves. When you partner with Chicago Patent Law, your complex technology portfolio is handled directly by an experienced attorney.

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