Chernoff Vilhauer LLP in Portland-OR, OR, US

Overview

Since its founding in 1970, Chernoff, Vilhauer, McClung & Stenzel, LLP has practiced all phases of intellectual property law and litigation relating to patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, licensing, computer technology, franchising, unfair competition, trade dress and false advertising. The firm's partners average 25 years experience and over 20 years longevity with the firm, and all of the firm's attorneys have technical degrees in physical or biological sciences. Specialized expertise is available in the biological, chemical, mechanical, electrical, electronic and computer fields. The firm has an active litigation practice, representing its clients effectively in federal court trials of the highest complexity with respect to the enforcement and defense of patent, trademark, unfair competition and false advertising claims.

Founded:

1970

Practice Areas:

Best Lawyers Recognized:

Rankings

Regional

Portland-OR

Tier

Portland-OR

Copyright Law

Tier

Portland-OR

Patent Law

Tier

Portland-OR

Trademark Law

Tier

Portland-OR

Litigation - Patent

About Our Clients

Allerderm Laboratories, Inc.; Bend Research, Inc.; Brooklyn Hardware; Cascade Corp., Inc.; Chinook Asia; Cyber Acoustics, LLC; The Greenbrier Cos.; Gunderson, LLC; Iseli Nursery; Kool Pak, LLC; Leatherman Tool Group, Inc.; Leupold and Stevens; Longview Fibre Co.; Magno-Humphries Laboratories, Inc.; Microsound Systems, Inc.; NF Formulas, Inc.; Neil Kelly Co., Inc.; Nike, Inc.; Nutrition Now, Inc.; O'Loughlin Trade Shows; Planar Systems, Inc.; Pfizer, Inc.; Random Lengths Publications, Inc.; Relcom, Inc.; Richards Homewares; SAE, Inc.; Sartorius A.G.; Sam Medical Products; Sharp Laboratories of America, Inc.; Soloflex, Inc.; Stash Tea Company; Taylor Corporation; Tidland Corp.; Universal Enterprises, Inc.; Videx, Inc.; ViewPlus Technologies, Inc.; White's Electronics, Inc.; World Class Technology

Rankings

Regional

Portland-OR

Tier

Portland-OR

Copyright Law

Tier

Portland-OR

Patent Law

Tier

Portland-OR

Trademark Law

Tier

Portland-OR

Litigation - Patent

Practice Areas

Chernoff Vilhauer LLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 4 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.

Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:

Copyright Law
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Litigation - Patent
Patent Law
Trademark Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America^®

Chernoff Vilhauer LLP proudly has 3 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America^®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.