Boutique Firm. Big Firm Capability.
Sophisticated IP counsel for the world's most innovative companies with litigation-tested judgment.
Green, Griffith and Associates LLP is a sophisticated boutique intellectual property law firm headquartered in Chicago with an office in Austin, Texas. We represent innovative leaders across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, and medical-device industries — as well as creators and rights holders in music, film, and other creative fields — in their most critical IP matters.
Founded on the principle that deep scientific and creative understanding drives superior legal outcomes, our attorneys bring deep experience in patent litigation, prosecution, licensing, and strategic IP counseling — for science-driven innovators and creative rights holders alike.
Our 8 Areas of Practice
From groundbreaking molecular breakthroughs to global brand portfolios and protected creative works, Green Griffith delivers strategic counsel and skilled courtroom advocacy across all eight core intellectual property disciplines.
Litigation
High-stakes trial advocacy in federal district courts nationwide and the Federal Circuit, notably in Hatch-Waxman and trade secret cases.
Appellate Practice
Representing appellants and appellees before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit with substantial appellate victories.
Opinions
Scientifically sound novelty, freedom-to-operate, and non-infringement opinions, FDA regulatory counseling, and design-around guidance.
Patent Prosecution
Strategic IP portfolio development, management, and patent prosecution through allowance before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
Trade Secrets
Complex trade secret litigation, preliminary injunctions, restrictive covenants, and robust enterprise confidentiality safeguards.
IPRs & PGRs
Extensive post-grant trial experience before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), coordinated with concurrent litigation.
Licensing
Negotiating and drafting agreements for IP, technology, and know-how, including MSAs, joint developments, and collaboration deals.
Trademark & Copyright
Comprehensive trademark and copyright protection, from brand identities to creative works in music, film, and publishing.
What Sets Us Apart
Boutique IP Law Firm
Sophisticated boutique intellectual property law firm headquartered in Chicago with an office in Austin, Texas.
Complex IP Litigation & Appeals
Decades of experience representing pharma, biotech, and tech companies in complex patent litigation, Hatch-Waxman, BPCIA, and appellate matters.
PTAB & Post-Grant Proceedings
Extensive experience with post-grant proceedings, including Inter Partes Review (IPR) and Post-Grant Review (PGR) proceedings before the PTAB.
Patent Prosecution & Counseling
Guiding patent prosecution through allowance before the USPTO, freedom-to-operate opinions, licensing agreements, trademark & copyright, and strategic IP counseling.
Trademark & Copyright Services
Comprehensive trademark and copyright registration, counseling, DMCA takedown representation, and copyright litigation.
Recognized Worldwide
Honored by premier legal ranking organizations including Chambers and Partners, IAM Patent 1000, LMG Life Sciences, Managing IP, Best Lawyers, and Super Lawyers.
Independently Ranked. Globally Honored. Year after Year.
Meet Our Team
Christopher T. Griffith
Chris has practiced law for over 35 years, specializing in IP litigation and counseling services across the pharmaceutical, chemical, medical device, and biotech industries, as well as trademark, trade dress, and copyright matters in film, literature, and music. He has an impressive history of representing clients as lead counsel in U.S. district courts across the country, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and as local counsel on patent cases as a member of the Trial Bar in the Northern District of Illinois.
His expertise extends to arbitration and mediation proceedings, and he possesses unique knowledge of Orange Book and related FDA issues affecting pharmaceuticals, particularly those arising under the Hatch-Waxman Act. Chris also advises clients on trademark and copyright registration and enforcement, including DMCA matters, and regularly counsels on licensing, freedom-to-operate opinions, and IP due diligence for corporate transactions.
Wendy Ward
Wendy focuses her practice on complex patent litigation, patent office post-grant proceedings, and IP counseling in the life sciences, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. With more than two decades of intellectual property experience, she is widely recognized for her strategic mastery in Hatch-Waxman disputes and Paragraph IV certifications.
She regularly represents Fortune 500 pharmaceutical innovators and cutting-edge biotechnology companies before U.S. district courts, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), and the Federal Circuit, combining deep scientific acumen with formidable courtroom advocacy.
Robert F. Green
Bob Green is a founding partner of Green, Griffith & Associates LLP with over four decades of elite practice in intellectual property law. Over his career, Bob served as lead trial counsel in some of the pharmaceutical industry's most significant patent cases, shaping landmark precedents in federal district courts and the Federal Circuit.
His visionary leadership and commitment to rigorous technical mastery established the foundational principles and standard of excellence that define Green Griffith today.
Ready to Work with IP Attorneys Who Understand Your World?
Our attorneys combine deep technical and creative fluency with decades of litigation-tested judgment.