Portrait of Scott E. Rogers

Scott E. Rogers

Partner

Scott is an accomplished intellectual property attorney with substantial experience representing clients in both domestic and international trademark and copyright matters. He is skilled in the prosecution of trademark and copyright applications as well as in the enforcement of intellectual property rights. Scott’s extensive knowledge of intellectual property law also covers the protection of trade dress, trade secrets, non-competition agreements, unfair competition, deceptive trade practices, and the licensing of intellectual property. He oversees international intellectual property matters for clients and works with attorneys in numerous countries throughout the world.

Scott is the former Vice President and General Counsel of Ty Inc., best-known as the creator of Beanie Babies® plush toys. In that capacity, he was responsible for establishing and protecting a multibillion-dollar trademark and copyright portfolio in the face of many challenges presented by counterfeiters, infringers, copycats, and others seeking to exploit the company’s intellectual property.

Scott also provides legal advice with respect to employment and labor law, compliance with Consumer Product Safety Commission regulations, and sweepstakes laws. He has achieved the highest ranking, AV Preeminent®, from Martindale-Hubbell®.

    Education

    • University of Illinois (B.A., 1984)
    • The University of Texas at Austin (M.A., 1987)
    • Florida State University College of Law (J.D., with highest honors, 1990)
      • Order of the Coif; Associate Editor, Florida State University Law Review

    Bar Admissions

    • Illinois
    • U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
    • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
    • U.S. Supreme Court

    Professional Affiliations

    • International Trademark Association
    • American Bar Association
    • Illinois State Bar Association
    • Intellectual Property Owners Association

    Awards & Honors

    • Recognized in the World Trademark Review's WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals (2020-2026)
    • Named a “Leading Lawyer” in a survey of lawyers by the Law Bulletin Publishing Company (2018-2025)
    • AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated – Martindale-Hubbell

Scott E. Rogers

Scott is an accomplished intellectual property attorney with substantial experience representing clients in both domestic and international trademark and copyright matters. He is skilled in the prosecution of trademark and copyright applications as well as in the enforcement of intellectual property rights. Scott’s extensive knowledge of intellectual property law also covers the protection of trade dress, trade secrets, non-competition agreements, unfair competition, deceptive trade practices, and the licensing of intellectual property. He oversees international intellectual property matters for clients and works with attorneys in numerous countries throughout the world.

Scott is the former Vice President and General Counsel of Ty Inc., best-known as the creator of Beanie Babies® plush toys. In that capacity, he was responsible for establishing and protecting a multibillion-dollar trademark and copyright portfolio in the face of many challenges presented by counterfeiters, infringers, copycats, and others seeking to exploit the company’s intellectual property.

Scott also provides legal advice with respect to employment and labor law, compliance with Consumer Product Safety Commission regulations, and sweepstakes laws. He has achieved the highest ranking, AV Preeminent®, from Martindale-Hubbell®.