Katie Cronin, IP Attorney in Chicago, Illinois
focused on IP and Trademark
AssociateatGreenberg Traurig, LLP
Chicago, IL
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Katie Cronin is an associate based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on IP and Trademark. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
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- Handles IP and Trademark matters from Chicago, IL.
About Katie Cronin: Katie Cronin is an associate based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on IP and Trademark. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Katie Cronin
Katie concentrates on ip and trademark. Each area below outlines the kind of case Katie handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
IP cases in Chicago, Illinois
Katie takes ip matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katie agrees to represent you.
Trademark cases in Chicago, Illinois
Katie takes trademark matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katie agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Katie Cronin — Attorney of Illinois ip experience
Katie Cronin is an associate based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on IP and Trademark. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
Katie Cronin works with clients on intellectual property matters, focusing primarily on trademark and copyright matters. She has actively participated in multiple phases of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, and settlement negotiations before U.S. District Courts and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB). She also has experience managing domestic and international trademark portfolios, including trademark clearance, procurement, prosecution, and enforcement. She represents and advises clients across a wide range of industries, including e-commerce, restaurant and hospitality, consumer products, video games, software, and technology.
Concentrations
•Intellectual property litigation
•Trademarks portfolio and brand management
•Enforcement of intellectual property rights
•Brand protection strategy
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Accolades
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Illinois Super Lawyers, “Rising Stars,” 2023-2026
•Saul Lefkowitz Moot Court Competition National First Place Team Member and Dolores K. Hanna Award for Best Brief Recipient
Katie's approach to ip cases
Katie Cronin works with clients on intellectual property matters, focusing primarily on trademark and copyright matters. She has actively participated in multiple phases of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, and settlement negotiations before U.S. District Courts and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB). She also has experience managing domestic and international trademark…
The kind of cases Katie takes
Katie reviews new inquiries case-by-case for ip and trademark matters in Chicago and the surrounding Illinois area.
Credentials
Katie Cronin's legal education and bar admissions
University of Notre Dame Law School
J.D. · 2020
University of Chicago
B.A. · 2014
Katie studied at J.D. in University of Notre Dame Law School and B.A. in University of Chicago.
Law school and academic background
Katie completed J.D. in University of Notre Dame Law School and B.A. in University of Chicago. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Katie runs in Illinois is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Katie's professional memberships and bar associations
Professional & Community Involvement •Member, Chicago Bar Association •Member, Richard Linn Inn of Court
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Locations
Katie Cronin's office in Chicago
Katie's primary office is at 77 West Wacker Drive, Suite 3100, Chicago, IL, 60601. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
77 West Wacker Drive, Suite 3100
Chicago, IL 60601
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How to hire Katie Cronin — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new ip attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Katie usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Katie charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Katie's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Katie will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a ip attorney in Chicago, Illinois
A short list to run through before you commit: How many ip matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Katie
Katie discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in ip practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every ip matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Katie confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Katie's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many ip practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Katie Cronin
How much does it cost to hire Katie for a ip case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Katie walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Katie offer a free consultation?
Katie charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Katie's office. Some ip attorneys offer free consults — check Katie's current terms during booking.
How long do ip cases in Illinois typically take?
Simple ip matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Katie gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Katie take my case if I'm outside Chicago?
Katie is licensed in Illinois. Matters governed by Illinois law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Katie will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Katie?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Katie will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Katie accepting new ip clients right now?
Katie's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
IP attorneys serving Chicago, Springfield and Northbrook in Illinois
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