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Clients choose SpencePC because we do outstanding work for fair compensation. Unlike our competitors, we encourage the use of alternative-fee agreements that more closely align our clients’ interests with the Firm’s interests. As a result, our clients pay only for the value they receive.

Our Philosophy

Our philosophy is simple: be outstanding and offer a unique value proposition. Hourly billing creates the wrong incentive for attorneys to work longer, not smarter. Instead, we encourage alternative-fee arrangements that reward success and efficiency. By doing so, our attorneys remain focused on obtaining the best results for our clients in the most cost-efficient manner.

Our Skills

We are attorneys who specialize in intellectual property and complex litigation. We hold science, engineering, and law degrees from the nation’s top schools. Following our education, each of us received years of additional training from prestigious, top-tier law firms. Our billing model ensures we remain focused on obtaining the best results in the most cost-efficient manner.

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IAM Strategy
Martindale-Hubbell Preeminent 2019
Martindale-Hubbel Distinguished 2019

How counterfeiting, piracy, and imitation of copyright materials hurts global business

Mar 21, 2016

Counterfeiting is a rapidly growing global threat to businesses and consumers. The trade of copyright movies, computer programs, music, or even counterfeit iPhones 6 from China hurt global trade. In some cases fake or counterfeit items are harmful to consumer health and safety.  The world of fakes don’t only harm modern technology sectors, the art world was ripped off for millions of dollars because of single a con artist painter.

More consumers remain unaware that counterfeiting and piracy of intellectual property can pose a risk to themselves and their families. Even consumers who know about piracy are at risk. Every day another person gets ripped off on craigslist and buys a knock-off at retail prices. It’s difficult to identify a fake in a line up. Take a look at the video of a Youtuber DarGadgetZ who got ripped off when he purchased his iPhone 6s. Watch the video below and tell us if you could spot the fake. Tell us in the comment section. This YouTube tech expert unboxes the latest technology every day and even he was fooled. Counterfeiters will go to any lengths to produce a convincing clone of copyrighted and patented designs.

How do I fight fakes as a business owner?

It can be difficult for a brand or patent owner to know where to begin when dealing with piracy, counterfeiting, or trade in fakes.  Global online marketplaces with thousands of vendors producing millions of goods, some of which have produced counterfeits can be hard to track.

As a brand owner, if you know your Intellectual Property rights, such as trademarks, patents, designs, and copyrighted materials you are in a great position to fight fakes. You have a right to your IP, although, to enforce said rights in a way that is not financially burdensome will require planning. Check out the common questions you should ask yourself before pursuing a counterfeiter.

  • Which product or IP is most at risk of counterfeiting
  • Which territory is the most important for your business?
  • How do fakes of your property enter the country?

Answer these questions to find opportunities and vulnerabilities as a brand owner of IP that is being hurt by trade in fakes. Knowing the answers to these questions will help you plan your next move with an IP law office like SpencePC. If you have any questions are are looking for legal aid please call us at 1 312 404 8882 .

27 Jan, 2023
About William C. Spence As a trial lawyer and founding partner of SpencePC, William C. Spence assists both individual and business clients to obtain their best possible outcome in contentious legal matters. His extensive experience includes litigation, arbitration, and mediation involving a wide-range of intellectual property and complex commercial disputes.
12 May, 2022
About Anthony Wenn Anthony Wenn is an associate with SpencePC and is adept at counseling clients in all areas of intellectual property. In particular, he excels at prosecuting utility and design patent applications in the chemical, electrical, mechanical, and software arts. He also prepares legal opinions related to patentability, infringement, patent validity, and freedom to practice. Additionally, AJ is a licensed patent attorney with the USPTO.
12 May, 2022
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12 May, 2022
Click here to read: https://profiles.superlawyers.com/illinois/chicago/lawyer/anthony-aj-wenn/2aa31d64-b971-42be-a3b3-c313dd8c0631.html
24 Aug, 2021
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22 Jul, 2021
We are pleased to share that the IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals 2021 Guide has officially been released! Since its inception, the IAM Strategy 300 has featured leading figures in the IP world drawn from in-house, private practice, service providers, and beyond. It draws from the worlds of private practice, consulting and other special service providers. A slot in the 300 has quickly become a badge of honor for those who make the cut! Our very own, William “Cory” Spence, was included this past year. Congratulations! Read the entire guide on the IAM website here: https://lnkd.in/eim_GSs
24 Mar, 2021
About William C. Spence As a trial lawyer and founding partner of SpencePC, William C. Spence assists both individual and business clients to obtain their best possible outcome in contentious legal matters. His extensive experience includes litigation, arbitration, and mediation involving a wide-range of intellectual property and complex commercial disputes. Click here to learn more […] The post Congratulations to William C. Spence on his Illinois Super Lawyer Status! appeared first on SpencePC.
25 Jan, 2021
The IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders guide draws from the worlds of private practice, consulting, and other service providers, with specialists from the major IP markets in the America’s, Europe, and Asia.Since its inception, the IAM Strategy 300 has featured leading figures in the IP world drawn from in-house, private practice, service providers, and beyond. […] The post We are pleased to announce that William Cory Spence has been included in the first-ever edition of IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders Guide! appeared first on SpencePC.
28 Aug, 2020
The world’s pre-eminent IP strategists have been named in the latest edition of IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists, published online by IAM and free to access. The unique guide lists the individuals that in-depth research, undertaken by a team based in London, Washington DC and Hong Kong, has shown to possess world-class […] The post SpencePC Has Been Listed among IAM 300’s List of the World’s Top IP Value Creators appeared first on SpencePC.
15 Jul, 2020
On July 10, 2020, Chief Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois entered the Fifth Amended General Order (20-0012) regarding ongoing Court procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Order states that while the Court does remain open and accessible, certain limitations are present and must be adhered to. […] The post Important information for all litigants: Fifth Amended General Order signed by Chief Judge Pallmeyer on July 10, 2020 appeared first on SpencePC.
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