Chris L. Bollinger
Chris concentrates his practice on matters relating to intellectual property transactions, licensing, and technology law, including contracts and matters involving trademark and copyright, data, media, artificial intelligence, e-commerce, and information technology.

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His prior experience as a software engineer informs his legal practice and allows Chris to provide his clients with in-depth and nuanced advice on a wide range of technology, IP, IT, compliance, and ecommerce related issues. Chris crafts legal and business solutions to fit the rapidly evolving and increasingly complex digital marketplace—and the unique needs of his clients.
In addition to his work with hardware, software, financial, and technology companies, Chris provides guidance to corporate clients across the business spectrum, including many in the online service, manufacturing, consumer product, financial services, media, entertainment, energy, medical device, biotech, and industrial service sectors.
Client Work
- E-Commerce & Internet: Advising clients on compliance, electronic contracting, social media, mobile app, and e-commerce issues, including reviewing/auditing client websites. Drafting and negotiating agreements relating to web services, online platforms, cloud computing, website development, and hosting, including Service Level Agreements and web terms of use.
- Software & Services: Drafting and negotiating agreements relating to the development, transfer and licensing of hardware and software technology. Counseling clients on complex software-related issues, including issues relating to Software as a Service (SaaS) agreements and open source software. Extensive experience with consulting services agreements and contracts relating to the development and implementation of software systems.
- Artificial Intelligence and Digital Assets: Negotiating agreements for the license, use and development of GenAI models. Advising on issues relating to policies for usage of AI and generated content. Advising clients on blockchain issues and negotiating agreements for use of blockchain technology. Accordion Toggle
Publications, Presentations & Recognitions
Speeches & Presentations
- “Gen AI Legal Hot Topics,” ArentFox Schiff Conference (March 2024)
- “Intellectual Property Protection for Software,” Schiff Hardin Conference (Dec. 2016)
- “Intellectual Property Considerations for Design Firms,” Schiff Hardin Conference (Jun. 2015)
- “Managing Cyberrisk and Measures to Ensure Data Security,” Schiff Hardin 2014 Financial Services Regulation Roundtable (Sep. 2014)
Awards
- Illinois Leading Lawyer, Law Bulletin’s Illinois Leading Lawyers Network (2009-2021)
Boards, Memberships & Certifications
- American Bar Association, Science & Technology Law Member Group
- Chicago Bar Association, Cyber Law and Data Privacy Section
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Education
University of Michigan Law School, JD, cum laude, 1992University of Michigan, BS, Electrical Engineering, magna cum laude, 1989