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Year founded: 1879
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Overview

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Woodard, Emhardt, Henry, Reeves & Wagner, LLP is a full-service intellectual property law firm based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our attorneys specialize in identifying, protecting, and preserving intellectual property assets, a requirement for success in today’s highly competitive marketplace. Our areas of specialties include patent, trademark, copyright and unfair competition law, including litigation of intellectual property issues in all state and federal courts, practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and proceedings before the International Trade Commission. We provide specialized intellectual property law services in both obtaining protection (prosecution) and litigation.

The technical training of the Firm Attorneys provides a breadth and depth of knowledge that serves clients in diverse industries with special needs. In addition to their legal degrees, members of the Firm have degrees (many advanced degrees) in engineering, science, biology, chemistry and other technical specialties. Several members also serve as law school adjunct professors.

Integrity and a strong client focus form the cornerstone of our business philosophy. This dedication to serving clients manifests itself in our internal cadre of attorneys specializing in a variety of technical disciplines, enabling clients to benefit from efficiencies of scale. Time is not lost recruiting technical expertise, as we can easily match each case with the appropriate counsel. Clients range from companies with corporate assets to protect to individuals with creative ideas. All clients, no matter what the size, can rest assured that we have their best interests in mind and will proceed as good stewards of their resources.

Rankings

Woodard, Emhardt, Henry, Reeves & Wagner LLP is metro ranked in 5 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.

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Metro Rankings

Indianapolis
Tier 1 for Litigation - Intellectual Property
Tier 1 for Litigation - Patent
Tier 1 for Patent Law
Tier 1 for Trademark Law
Tier 3 for Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice

Rankings

Metro Rankings

Indianapolis
Tier 1 for Litigation - Intellectual Property
Tier 1 for Litigation - Patent
Tier 1 for Patent Law
Tier 1 for Trademark Law
Tier 3 for Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice

Practice Areas

The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.
  • Copyright Law
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Litigation - Patent
  • Patent Law
  • Trade Secrets Law
  • Trademark Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

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Main Location

Indianapolis, IN
111 Monument Circle, Suite 3700
Indianapolis, IN 46204-5137
United States
317-634-3456 Call our Indianapolis, IN location at 317-634-3456 Get Directions Get directions to our Indianapolis, IN location

Management and Personnel

Patent Prosecution Practice Chair
Michael M. Morris
Trademark Practice Chair
Charles J. Meyer
IP Litigation Practice Chair
Spiro Bereveskos
Managing Partner
William A. McKenna
Management Committee
Charles P. Schmal
Management Committee
Daniel J. Lueders
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