I am back in Chicago this week after an incredible trip to London for the International Trademark Association (INTA) Annual Meeting. As a veteran attorney with 36 years of experience in intellectual property, I have found that staying at the forefront of this field requires…
Katz Group is honored to be featured in SuccessKnocks Magazine’s Most Innovative Companies to Watch in 2026, a special edition recognizing organizations that are redefining industries through innovation, resilience and forward-thinking leadership. The feature highlights Katz Group’s strategic, client-centered approach to intellectual property law and…
Effective January 18, 2025, the new The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) trademark fee schedule significantly increases the cost of filing new trademark applications. The USPTO implemented a single, higher “base application fee” of $350 per class, along with additional surcharges for identification…
The legal profession has historically been a male-dominated field, but in recent years, we have witnessed a surge of extraordinary women breaking barriers and inspiring future generations. 2024 has been a year of remarkable achievements for female lawyers, showcasing their resilience, intelligence, and unwavering determination….
Julie A. Katz recently received a top rating in the Avvo lawyer directory. Avvo ratings are highly regarded in the industry due to these factors: How the Avvo Rating is calculated. The rating is calculated using a mathematical model, and all lawyers are evaluated on…
Julie A. Katz, the founder of Katz Group is a multi-faceted professional with a deep understanding of IP law and enforcement strategies, backed by successful litigation outcomes on numerous high- profile infringement cases.
Farmington, MI – August 25, 2023 – The CEO Views has recognized Julie A. Katz, the founder of Katz Groups as one of the Top 5 Women Entrepreneurs of the Year 2023.
The past few years have seen significant upheaval for intellectual property law, alongside all other facets of the legal world. Julie Katz shared her take on the COVID-19 pandemic, changing attitudes towards civility in IP law and other developments shaping the profession in 2023 in Lawyer Monthly.
Top 2% AV rated Chicago Intellectual Property Attorney Julie A. Katz has been awarded the highest possible AV Preeminent® lawyer rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, the most reliable and sought-after peer rating standard in the industry for more than 130 years. Their comprehensive review found Ms. Katz’s…
Hostility between lawyers is one of the more unsettling trends in litigation today, as uncivil behaviour in the courtroom appears to be drifting closer to the norm.
