University of Illinois System
Exemption #9LLC2702
Announcement of an Exempt Purchase
Award Info Published Wednesday September 16, 2026
Armstrong Teasdale LLPSaint Louis, MO
- Amount: An estimated $250,001
- Terms: An estimated start date of 8/25/2026 through 8/24/2036
- Renewals: None
Summary
Vendors
1 total
0 BEP vendors
0 VBP vendors
0 Small businesses
The University award process may be delayed as this award goes through a state approval process.
First published Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The University awarded a contract for Legal Services - Patent, Trademark & IP Matters.
Legal services in anticipation of litigation, enforcement actions, or investigations pertaining to patent, trademark, and other intellectual property protection matters.
This purchase is exempt from the usual selection processes of the Procurement Code because the procurement expenditure is for anticipated litigation, enforcement actions, or investigations. (30 ILCS 500/1-10(b)(7)) Law firm has attorneys with specialized expertise in laws and policies related to legal advice and representation related to patent, trademark and intellectual property. Responsible decision maker Scott Rice - University Counsel. University contract CN-00100745.
For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Lonndon Carlson
507 East Green Street
Suite 501
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 300-6642
507 East Green Street
Suite 501
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 300-6642
The State of Illinois has a policy to encourage prospective vendors to hire qualified veterans, minorities, females, persons with disabilities and ex-offenders.