Brad Graveline is a nationally recognized first-chair trial lawyer with more than 30 years of experience litigating patent infringement cases. He is also co-chair of our Cannabis industry team, advising cannabis and ancillary businesses on their intellectual property and regulatory issues.
Patent litigation
Named on Crain’s Chicago Business’ 2025 list of Notable Litigator & Trial Attorneys, Brad’s patent infringement experience includes technologies such as pharmaceuticals, biologics, medical devices, nutrition supplements, security screening systems, computer software and wireless communications.
On behalf of client SecurityPoint Holdings Inc., Brad led the trial team that secured the largest-ever patent infringement damages award against the U.S. government. In a decision from the United States Court of Federal Claims, the court awarded SecurityPoint more than $170 million based on the government’s unauthorized use of SecurityPoint’s patent covering a method of using carts to manage and move trays at security screening checkpoints at U.S. airports.
Life sciences patent litigation
With substantial experience in life sciences patent litigation, Brad represents drug, medical device and diagnostics manufacturers.
Trademarks
Drawing on extensive experience in trademark law, Brad litigates trademark infringement cases, leads a trademark prosecution and management team responsible for global trademark portfolio protection and enforcement, and advises clients on trademark strategy and procurement. He is also a qualified mediator for the Northern District of Illinois Lanham Act Mediation Program.
Cannabis
Brad leads Sheppard’s Cannabis team, which was ranked nationally by Chambers USA in 2025. He advises clients in the cannabis sector on intellectual property procurement and management, technology transactions and regulatory matters. Brad is the lead author of the book Illinois Marijuana Laws and Regulations (LexisNexis, 2025).
In his free time, Brad enjoys the outdoors, including hiking, skiing, sailing, mountain biking and golf.