Best Lawyers in Indiana, United States for Intellectual Property Law

Randy Brown is a first-chair trial attorney involved in complex commercial litigation. For nearly three decades, Randy has defended major class actions, tried dozens of cases throughout the country, and acted as lead counsel in multiple appeals in Indiana and before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Randy is chair of the firm's Litigation Department and managing partner of the firm’s Fort Wayne office. Listed among The Best Lawyers in America in multiple litigation disc...

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.

Chris focuses his practice primarily on intellectual property litigation. Prior to joining Woodard Emhardt, he gained valuable experience in Chicago assisting throughout all phases of the litigation process for clients both big and small. This included drafting briefs in support of and in opposition to motions, producing claim charts in preparation of Markman hearings, construing intrinsic patent evidence, and evaluating extrinsic scientific literature. Chris’s passion for science and t...

Garrett Hutchinson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment and Sports Law, Intellectual Property Law and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Garrett, 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 Garrett is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Connor Fleck concentrates his practice in the area of intellectual property where he assists clients with filing for patents, securing trademarks and helping to register and enforce copyrights. Connor is also a member of our transaction team, and is involved in the intellectual property due diligence process for the firm’s merger & acquisition practice. While obtaining his undergraduate degree Connor worked as a Design Engineer for a manufacture of cast aluminum automotive parts in ...

Matthew M. Humble is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property Law and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Matthew M., who practices law in Lafayette, Indiana, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew M. 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...

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.

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 ...

Laine Cadwallader works with clients to identify and achieve their intellectual property goals. Using her technical background and previous industry experience, she works to understand the larger picture of clients’ innovations and deliver valuable protection of their ideas. Laine’s practice focuses on drafting and prosecuting patent applications before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on behalf of clients, as well as overseeing foreign prosecution of clients’ applicatio...

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.

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.