Best Lawyers in Indiana, United States for Trademark 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...
Ken advises clients in all areas of intellectual property law with an emphasis in patent matters, and infringement and validity evaluations in chemical, pharmaceutical, biotechnological and medical device arts. With a focus on intellectual property prosecution, counseling, licensing and litigation-related issues, Ken’s extensive experience includes matters involving worldwide portfolio management, diligence in licensing and acquisition, US interferences, US reissues, US reexaminations a...
Blake’s practice focuses on intellectual property litigation in both federal court and administrative proceedings at the USPTO. He has worked on all stages of disputes, from pre-filing investigations and enforcement letters through pleadings, motion practice, discovery, trial, and appeal. Blake also maintains active patent and trademark prosecution dockets, including serving as U.S. counsel for overseas companies and attorneys. Through searching, investigations, legal research, and writ...
A tenacious advocate and litigator, Deborah Pollack-Milgate is known for her ability to act quickly to chart the optimal path for the clients she serves. Fearless and disciplined, Deborah delivers laser sharp focus that supports and protects each client’s unique business objectives. Deborah represents businesses of all sizes and individuals in patent, trade secret, trademark and complex commercial litigation, including antitrust and contract litigation. Deborah is adept at providing her...
Gregory B. Coy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Patent Law. Gregory B., who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gregory B. 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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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