Best Lawyers Near You in Indianapolis, Indiana for Trademark Law

From his time in industry, and as an inventor of an issued U.S. Patent, Mike understands a client’s perspective in dealing with intellectual property matters. His practice encompasses all areas of intellectual property law, including identifying, procuring, and enforcing patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. Specifically, Mike has significant experience in preparing and prosecuting medical device and mechanical patent applications in the U.S. and abroad; providing freedom-t...

Jonathan G. Polak is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Trademark Law. Jonathan G., who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2012. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jonathan G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Chair of the firm’s Intellectual Property Department, Julia Gard’s practice includes searching and clearing trademarks, prosecuting domestic and international trademark applications, IP licensing, and litigation before the TTAB. At every turn, Julia serves as a mark maximizer by ensuring her client’s valuable IP assets remain intact and commercially viable. Julia’s experience ranges from searching, clearing, filing and registering trademarks, service marks and domain n...

For over 40 years, Spiro has earned a reputation as an aggressive, trial and appellate patent and intellectual property litigator. He has successfully won or otherwise resolved cases involving hundreds of millions of dollars and is known for seeking the most efficient and cost-effective path to either an amicable settlement or a win on the merits. Since 2006, Spiro has continuously been selected for inclusion in Indiana Super Lawyers®. He is Chair of the firm’s Intellectual Property...

Mike Etienne is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Patent and Patent Law. Mike, who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mike is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Taylor Lavender is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Patent Law. Taylor, who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Taylor is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Shane’s practice encompasses all aspects of patent and trademark preparation and prosecution to protect clients’ innovations from competitors. He prepares patent applications in the United States and foreign jurisdictions covering a variety of technologies, including biochemical, chemical, medical device, mechanical, and software. In addition, Shane assists clients with trademark prosecution and clearance, including investigating search results and preparing risk analysis for new ...

Casey Wright is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Patent Law. Casey, who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Casey is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

With a background in Mechanical Engineering, Andrew brings analytical thinking and complex problem solving to his patent and trademark prosecution and litigation practice. He gained valuable experience while pursuing his Bachelors and Masters degrees in Mechanical Engineering as a research assistant focusing on computational fluid dynamics and the study of combustion properties of solid fuel rockets. He also worked in patent research and competitive analysis for a major health and nutrition c...

Josh specializes in U.S. and foreign patent preparation and prosecution for a variety of technologies including tissue engineering, stem cells, implantable medical devices, and genetic sequence listings. He assists clients in evaluating IP coverage, protecting core IP assets, domestic and international patent prosecution, and preparing infringement, non-infringement, freedom to operate, and validity opinions. Josh’s clients include health science and medical device companies, retail bus...

Jessamine Pilcher is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Patent Law. Jessamine, who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jessamine is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Joseph L. Fehribach is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Patent Law. Joseph L., who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joseph L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Analytical, forward-thinking and focused on finding ways to improve a process or circumstance, Francis “Rocky” Cislak advocates for his clients’ intellectual property interests. He has a deep understanding of how trademarks and copyrights impact a business’ branding and marketing strategy. Rocky helps compile trademark applications and with gathering data, arguments, and specimens necessary to ensure trademark applications are registerable with the U.S. Patent and Trad...

Neil Peluchette is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Intellectual Property Law. Neil, who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Neil is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tate Coulter is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Tate, who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tate is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Devin P. Claerbout is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Devin P., who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Devin P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.