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Most Lawyers Aren’t Vampires!

I get it. The word “lawyer” can be a little spooky. You might be afraid we’re going to be a blood-sucking vampire who costs a fortune, or a snobby monster who makes you feel stupid with all their jargon.

But a good intellectual property lawyer is actually on your side! We’re here to help you save time, avoid legal pitfalls, and secure your brand’s future. We can even save you money by making sure you’re not wasting it on patent and trademark applications doomed to fail or contracts that don’t do what you need them to do. It’s true, we usually aren’t cheap, but that’s because we’ve spent years developing knowledge and experience that can bring great value to you. Our goal is to empower you, not to bleed you dry.

While there are a few monsters among us, that’s true for any profession. Most of us truly just want to help you and charge reasonable fees. A consultation is a great way to make sure you’re hiring a monstrously good lawyer, not getting the equivalent of a rotten apple or dental floss in the Halloween candy bucket. Don’t let the fear of a scary lawyer keep you from getting the protection your creations, business, and brand need.

Intellectual property is one of the most terrifyingly useful tools you have. If you’re a creator or other entrepreneur ready to build a frighteningly powerful brand and business, you need to know how to use it. You don’t have to face the darkness alone, though.

I help entrepreneurs across the U.S. make smart, legally sound decisions about their intellectual property. I’m an attorney in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, but I serve intellectual property clients nationwide.

If you’d like to consult with me, please book a consultation online at kingpatentlaw.com or by calling my office at 312-596-2222 or 217-714-8558.

Please check out the other posts and pages on my website for more information on intellectual property and business law issues. I’m also on most major podcast platforms as “Know Your Rights: Your Intellectual Property and Business Law Playbook” (video on YouTube, Spotify, and Substack only) and on most social media as @kingpatentlaw.

September 26, 2025

Julie King

Julie is a licensed patent attorney and the founding attorney at King Patent Law, PLLC, with over 25 years of legal experience. Her practice focuses on intellectual property, business, and estate planning, and she's passionate about helping clients use IP tools to protect and grow their businesses. When she's not helping clients, you can find her at a live rock show, watching a horror movie, or playing the guitar (badly).

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