Attorney
Christopher W. Niro
Christopher W. Niro advises founders, entrepreneurs, investors, and mid-market companies on protecting, commercializing, and monetizing their businesses and brands. His practice spans intellectual property, mergers & acquisitions, and capital advisory, providing clients with a comprehensive legal and strategic partner.
Chris co-founded Niro Law Group in 2016 and later helped lead the Intellectual Property practice at Aronberg Goldgehn Davis & Garmisa in Chicago, where he was recognized as a Rising Star by Illinois Super Lawyers. In addition to his legal practice, Chris was most recently Chief of Staff of Amplify Capital Group, a private investment and M&A advisory firm. In this role, he was deeply involved in M&A transactions, growth capital raises, and strategic advisory services across industries, with a focus on consumer services, SaaS, commercial real estate, and emerging companies.
Representative Work
• Led buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions, including acquisitions and divestitures in SaaS, car wash, real estate, and service sectors.
• Structured and negotiated capital raises and strategic investments, aligning investor goals with founder needs.
• Secured seven-figure relief in copyright, trade secret, trademark and unfair competition litigation; developed global enforcement and licensing strategies for brands in consumer products and entertainment.
• Counseled growth-stage businesses on brand clearance, IP filings, licensing, and cross-border portfolio management.
Admissions & Education
• Licensed to practice in Illinois and New York; admitted to practice before multiple federal courts.
• J.D., DePaul University College of Law
• B.A. University of Iowa
Professional Service & Recognition
• Illinois Super Lawyers – Rising Star
• Former Chair, Illinois State Bar Association Young Lawyers Division; Leadership Advisory Board, ABA YLD.
• Former member, Illinois Bar Foundation Board of Directors.
Community & Speaking
Chris regularly presents to entrepreneurs, executives, and legal professionals on intellectual property, deal structuring, and capital strategy.
Chicago-based intellectual property lawyers representing artists, inventors, entrepreneurs and business people.
Niro Law Group is a boutique intellectual property and business litigation firm. Niro Law Group's clients range from individuals and entrepreneurs through multinational businesses. Niro Law Group has over 40 years collective experience providing clients with sound counseling on business affairs and intellectual property matters including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Your life’s work is equally important to us. We provide alternative and creative fee structures to ensure that your rights are protected.
Areas of Practice
TRADE DRESS INFRINGEMENT
COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT
TRADE SECRET MISAPPROPRIATION
PATENT INFRINGEMENT
COMMERCIAL LITIGATION
BUSINESS CONSULTING
TRADEMARK PROSECUTION
Litigation
Intellectual Property Litigation (Defense and Plaintiff)
TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENt
Contact
Niro Law Group
1245 South Michigan Avenue
Suite 150
Chicago, IL 60605
Telephone:
(312) 724-6561