Best Lawyers in Ohio, United States for Intellectual Property Law
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MARGARET AVRIL LAWSONjoined the firm in 1982 and is chair of the firm's Intellectual Property Practice. Ms. Lawson graduated from Dartmouth College, summa cum laude , Phi Beta Kappa, and Harvard Law School. Her intellectual property practice includes trademark, trade secret, copyright, privacy and data security, and right of publicity. Ms. Lawson has extensive experience in drafting and negotiating license agreements, technology transfer agreements and other contracts in areas that include bi...
Scott M. Oldham focuses his practice on all areas of intellectual property, including the procurement and enforcement of patent rights in technologies including biomedical, polymers, sensors, thermoelectric, energy components, electrical, electro-mechanical and mechanical arts as well as information technology, software and business methods. He has experience in the evaluation of patent-related issues and rendering of legal opinions relating to patentability, infringement, validity, right-to-...
Mike Hurst’s practice is concentrated in the area of intellectual property law. He has extensive experience in trademark prosecution, protection and portfolio management, copyright matters, domain names, brand management counseling, social media and Web 2.0 issues, as well as intellectual property licensing, both in the U.S. and internationally. Prior to joining Keating Muething & Klekamp, Mike served as Corporate Counsel-IP at Caterpillar Inc. in Peoria, Illinois. He serves as co-l...
Nicole E. Cloyd is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Intellectual Property Law. Nicole E. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Nicole E. Cloyd since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Nicole E. Cloyd is held by other lawyers.
Igor Ozeruga is an intellectual property attorney at Busch IP Law in Cleveland, Ohio, and a registered patent and trademark practitioner with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). His practice focuses on Patent Law , trademark law , copyright matters , and intellectual property strategy for businesses, entrepreneurs, and growing brands. Igor works with clients to help secure, manage, enforce, and maximize the value of intellectual property assets that support innovation, bran...
Anthony Tomusko is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Patent Law. Anthony practices law in Columbus, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Anthony Tomusko since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Anthony Tomusko is held by other lawyers.
As a member of the firm’s Nonprofit & Art Law practice group, Katie L. Steiner counsels museums and other nonprofit organizations, as well as foundations, trusts, and private collectors. Katie advises on matters involving the acquisition, lending, and borrowing of works of art, corporate governance, tax issues, international transactions, and litigation. Specific to art museums, Katie represents clients on Nazi-era and cultural-property claims, complex donation agreements, copyright...
Kristin H. Hardy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Intellectual Property Law. Kristin H. practices law in Dayton, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Kristin H. Hardy since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Kristin H. Hardy is held by other lawyers.
Ethan J. Peters focuses his legal practice on intellectual property matters. As an attorney in Hahn Loeser’s Intellectual Property Practice Area, Ethan provides strategic advice to clients on a wide range of intellectual property issues and works closely with clients on the acquisition, utilization, and enforcement of all types of intellectual property. Ethan’s practice includes preparation and prosecution of patent, trademark, and copyright applications. Ethan drafts patent and t...
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