My name is Alexander Karana and I am an intellectual property attorney practicing in a wide variety of legal fields such as patents, trademarks, entertainment, environmental, business, human rights and international law for startups, small businesses, and Fortune 500 companies. I have also been humbled to be recognized as one of "Best Lawyers’: Ones to Watch" in America and a "Super Lawyer: Illinois Rising Star" in 2024 & 2025. I am a proud 1st Generation Chaldean-Assyrian American 🇺🇸 born in Detroit, Michigan to Iraqi 🇮🇶 immigrant parents. I am passionate about preserving my Chaldean-Assyrian heritage, and I co-host the "Alookii & Shamash" podcast. I have prosecuted many patent technologies in industries including automotive, augmented reality, environmental, space, chemical, sports, construction, agricultural, medicine and more. I also manage a portfolio of trademarked brands, protecting and enforcing brands across technology, hospitality, social media influencers, apparel goods, and non-profits. I hold a J.D. from UIC Law (formerly John Marshall) and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Michigan State University. LICENSES: USPTO Patent bar, Illinois Bar Member (Law, Attorney, legal, barrister)