About Keith Medansky

Keith Medansky is a partner in the Chicago office of DLA Piper. He was one of the founders of the firm’s IP practice over 37 years ago and is co-chair of the Chicago IP practice focusing on trade marks and copyrights. He leads global brand protection programmes and handles complex IP matters involving brand strategy, licensing, M&A, tax and bankruptcy. Keith has successfully litigated worldwide, including one of the first trials under the Federal Dilution Act. He serves clients from startups to multinationals across the hospitality, technology, restaurant, franchise, education and consumer industries. Keith is a frequent speaker on IP and has taught IP classes and seminars around the world.