Sean Goodwin Legal Services - Evanston, IL

Intellectual Property and Business Law in Evanston, Illinois

In today's innovation-driven economy, securing intellectual property and establishing solid contractual foundations are critical to long-term success. Sean Goodwin Legal Services provides strategic representation for entrepreneurs, inventors, and growing companies throughout Evanston and Cook County. Founded in 2008 by registered patent attorney Sean G. Goodwin, the firm bridges science, technology, and commercial law. Attorney Goodwin holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Loyola University Chicago, followed by law degrees from Washington University School of Law and the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law.

Before practicing law, Sean Goodwin worked in food and cosmetic manufacturing, giving him practical understanding of production processes, proprietary formulations, and trade secrets. This industry background enables him to grasp technical concepts quickly and build strong legal protections that withstand competitive challenges. Whether you need to file a patent, protect a brand trademark, or structure a new company, the firm delivers high-caliber legal counsel tailored to your commercial goals.

Integrated Practice Areas and Legal Services

The firm provides comprehensive counsel spanning federal intellectual property protection, corporate transactions, and family wealth preservation. Key practice areas include:

• Patent attorneys: Preparing and prosecuting utility and design patent applications before the USPTO across chemical, mechanical, and technical fields.
• Trademark lawyers: Conducting clearance searches, filing federal trademark registrations, resolving office actions, and protecting brand identities.
• Copyright lawyers: Protecting original creative works, digital media, and proprietary software against unauthorized copying and infringement.
• Business formation lawyers: Assisting founders with corporate entity formation, operating agreements, and founding shareholder contracts.
• Contract lawyers: Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, vendor agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and intellectual property licensing deals.
• Estate planning lawyers: Designing comprehensive estate plans to protect digital assets, intellectual property, and family wealth.
• Trusts lawyers: Establishing revocable living trusts and specialized trusts, including special needs trusts to protect vulnerable beneficiaries.
• Wills lawyers: Drafting last wills, property powers of attorney, and healthcare directives for smooth estate administration.

Comprehensive Protection for Business and Family

Sean Goodwin Legal Services guides clients through every phase of business growth: from securing proprietary IP assets to negotiating commercial agreements and preserving accumulated wealth through estate planning. As an active member of the Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago, Sean Goodwin stays abreast of evolving patent and trademark regulations. In addition, his dedicated focus on special needs planning demonstrates a genuine commitment to helping families secure their loved ones' long-term future.

Schedule a Free Consultation in Evanston

Protecting your inventions and family assets requires timely, knowledgeable guidance. If you need to hire an experienced attorney in Evanston to register a trademark, draft a patent application, or create an estate plan, Sean Goodwin Legal Services is ready to assist. Conveniently located at 922 Davis Street, the firm offers both in-person and virtual meetings Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Contact the office today to schedule your free consultation.