#1 Jay B Howd (Law Office of Jay B. Howd)
Based in Carbondale, IL
Call (618) 549-1100Patent Attorneys & Agents in Jackson County, IL
The top-ranked patent attorneys and agents serving Jackson County, IL are Jay B Howd (Law Office of Jay B. Howd), Michelle J. Chitambar (Southern Illinois University) and Thomas A Reichert. We list 3 patent attorneys and agents serving Jackson County, IL. 3 of the providers shown match an active record from U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, checked on the date shown. Rankings follow our published methodology; sponsored placements never change rank.
Patent Attorneys & Agents serving Jackson County, IL. 3 providers, 3 of the top 3 verified against federal or state records. Registry records checked on 2026-11-04.
Top 3 ranked patent attorneys and agents for Jackson County
| # | Provider | Verified records | Based in | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jay B Howd (Law Office of Jay B. Howd) | ✓ Registered to practice before the USPTO in patent matters #43678 | Carbondale, IL | (618) 549-1100 |
| 2 | Michelle J. Chitambar (Southern Illinois University) | ✓ Registered to practice before the USPTO in patent matters #76358 | Carbondale, IL | (618) 453-4544 |
| 3 | Thomas A Reichert | ✓ Registered to practice before the USPTO in patent matters #77326 | IL | (309) 299-2431 |
#2 Michelle J. Chitambar (Southern Illinois University)
Based in Carbondale, ILCall (618) 453-4544#3 Thomas A Reichert
Serves this area from ILCall (309) 299-2431
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Frequently asked questions
How many patent attorneys and agents serve Jackson County?
We list 3 patent attorneys and agents serving Jackson County, IL: 2 based there and 1 serving it from nearby. 3 of the top 3 match an active federal or state record, checked on 2026-11-04.
Which patent attorneys and agents serve Jackson County?
The top-ranked patent attorneys and agents serving Jackson County, IL are Jay B Howd (Law Office of Jay B. Howd), Michelle J. Chitambar (Southern Illinois University) and Thomas A Reichert. The full ranked list, with the official records each provider matched, is on this page.
Which patent attorneys and agents serving Jackson County are verified against official records?
3 of the top 3 match an active official record: Jay B Howd (Law Office of Jay B. Howd) (U.S. Patent and Trademark Office), Michelle J. Chitambar (Southern Illinois University) (U.S. Patent and Trademark Office) and Thomas A Reichert (U.S. Patent and Trademark Office). Each badge links to the official record it matched.
How are these companies ranked?
By our published methodology: verified registrations, documented capabilities, years registered and responsiveness. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never affect rank.
What does "Verified" mean on this page?
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What is the difference between a patent attorney and a patent agent?
Both are registered with the USPTO to prepare and prosecute patent applications. Patent attorneys are also licensed lawyers and can handle litigation and other legal matters; agents cannot.
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Communities served
Carbondale, Murphysboro, De Soto, Harrison, Elkville, Ava, Makanda, Grand Tower, Dowell, Campbell Hill, Vergennes, Gorham