Patents built to survive examination, diligence, and the courtroom
From the first draft to enforcement, we deliver technically precise patent counsel for AI, cloud and computer engineering innovations. We build portfolios designed to dominate the market and the courtroom.
Brandon Furdock, Esq.
Principal Attorney | Patent, IPR & Technology Counsel
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.
Post Grant Proceedings
Strategic enforcement of your intellectual property, and defense when someone comes after it. Drawing on top-tier firm experience, we deliver pre-litigation strategy, claim chart development, portfolio audits, and litigation support for the most complex technology disputes.
IP Enforcement & Strategy
Post-grant strategy for the whole portfolio. IPRs and post-grant challenges on offense and defense, portfolio audits that rank what to keep, license or let lapse, invalidity analysis before the dispute, claim charts against competitors, continuation strategy to keep the strongest claims alive, and PTAB work engineered to withstand intense scrutiny.
Direct Access to Top-Tier IP Counsel
Skip the big-firm overhead and the junior-associate learning curve. At Chicago Patent Law your technology portfolio is handled directly by an experienced attorney, start to finish.
American invention, 1790 to today
Browse the universe of U.S. patents from 1790 to today. Explore the innovations that built the modern world, and then let’s discuss how to protect yours.
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