PRIVACY POLICY
Chicago Patent Law LLC · Effective July 12, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Chicago Patent Law LLC (“the Firm,” “we”) handles information in connection with chicagopatent.law and the Firm's Patent Pending web application (together, the “Site”).
Information we collect
Information you send us. If you contact us by email, phone, or a contact form, we receive what you choose to send — typically your name, contact information, and your message. Please do not send confidential details about an invention or dispute until we have completed a conflict check and agreed to a consultation.
Automatic information. The Site is hosted on Squarespace, which collects standard visitor analytics (such as pages visited, browser type, approximate location, and referring pages) using cookies and similar technologies. We see this information in aggregate. You can limit cookies through your browser settings.
The Patent Pending app. The app stores the items you create (such as pinned stars and search preferences) locally in your own browser. That information stays on your device; it is not transmitted to us. Patent searches you run in the app are processed through the United States Patent and Trademark Office's public records systems.
How we use information
We use the information you send us to respond to you, to run conflict checks, and to provide legal services if we are engaged. We use aggregate analytics to understand how the Site is used. We do not sell personal information, and we do not share it with third parties except service providers who host and operate the Site (such as Squarespace and our email provider), or as required by law.
Confidentiality and the attorney-client relationship
Visiting the Site or sending us a message does not create an attorney-client relationship. Until an engagement letter is signed, information you send may not be protected by the attorney-client privilege, although we treat inquiries with discretion and honor the obligations of Rule 1.18 of the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct regarding prospective clients.
Data retention and security
We retain correspondence as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described above and as required by professional obligations. We use commercially reasonable safeguards, but no internet transmission is completely secure.
Your choices
You may ask us what information we hold about you, ask us to correct or delete it (subject to our professional retention obligations), or direct privacy questions to furdock@chicagopatent.law.
Changes
We may update this policy from time to time; the effective date above reflects the current version.
TERMS OF USE
Chicago Patent Law LLC · Effective July 12, 2026
These Terms of Use govern chicagopatent.law and the Firm's Patent Pending web application (together, the “Site”). By using the Site you accept these terms.
No legal advice; no attorney-client relationship
The Site provides general information about the Firm and about intellectual property law. It is not legal advice, and it is not a substitute for advice about your specific situation. Using the Site, running a search in the Patent Pending app, or contacting the Firm does not create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship with the Firm is formed only by a signed engagement letter.
Attorney advertising
This Site may be considered attorney advertising under the rules of some jurisdictions. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Brandon Furdock is licensed to practice law in Illinois and is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office; the Firm practices before the USPTO and in Illinois.
Accuracy and the Patent Pending app
Information on the Site, including patent data displayed in the Patent Pending app, is drawn from public sources and is provided as-is, for general interest. Public records may be incomplete or delayed, and the app's estimates, counts, and visualizations are illustrative, not a professional search, clearance, or opinion. Do not make filing, launch, or investment decisions based on the Site alone.
Intellectual property
The Site's content, design, and applications are the property of Chicago Patent Law LLC. You may view and share links to the Site freely; you may not copy, scrape, or republish substantial portions without permission. CHICAGO PATENT LAW is a trademark of Chicago Patent Law LLC.
Acceptable use
You agree not to misuse the Site, including by attempting to disrupt it, using it to violate the rights of others, or submitting content that is unlawful or that you lack the right to share.
Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Firm is not liable for damages arising from use of the Site or reliance on its contents. Your exclusive remedy for dissatisfaction with the Site is to stop using it.
Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois. Any dispute relating to the Site shall be brought in the state or federal courts located in Cook County, Illinois.
Contact
Chicago Patent Law LLC · 33 N. Dearborn Street, Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 60602 · furdock@chicagopatent.law