Hillary Maynard’s practice is focused on developing and implementing global trademark protection and enforcement programs. She counsels clients on various aspects of intellectual property law, including U.S. and global trademark and copyright prosecution and clearance, brand development and enforcement and complex commercial transactions that involve licensing and assignment agreements. Hillary represents clients in trademark disputes before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) and in Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) disputes through the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and regularly manages takedown actions on behalf of clients facing infringement in online marketplaces.

Hillary works with established and emerging companies in a range of industries, including space, health and nutrition, entertainment and consumer products. She is adept at advising sophisticated international brands on IP maintenance and enforcement strategies that reach their business goals.

Hillary’s experience includes:

  • Trademark and copyright prosecution, enforcement and portfolio management
  • Worldwide trademark clearance and risk assessment
  • Transactional licensing and acquisition agreements
  • Intellectual property litigation, including inter partes proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB)

Education

  • Loyola University Chicago School of Law (J.D., 2018)
    • Queen's University (B.A.H., 2014)

      Bar Admission

      • Illinois, 2018

      Court Admissions

      • Illinois Supreme Court
      • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
      • U.S. District Court, District of Colorado

      Professional Affiliations

      • Chicago Bar Association Young Lawyers Section, YLS Large Law Firm Committee, Chair
      • Chicago Women in IP, Annual Events Committee, Member
      • International Trademark Association, Member
        • Publications Committee, 2026-2027
      • Streeterville Organization of Active Residents, Young Professionals Committee, Member

      Recognition

      • Named to the Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2021-2025
      • Named one of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America in: 
        • Intellectual Property Law, 2022-2026
        • Litigation - Intellectual Property, 2023-2026