April 29, 2020

In the April 29, 2020 issue of The Indiana Lawyer, Firm Partner, Lisa A. Hiday, is featured in the article, Enjoying the view: Attorney tackles mountain backpacking adventures with son. “The Hoosier attorney started backpacking when she was a teenager.…

April 22, 2020

Sunday, April 26 is World Intellectual Property Day, a day to celebrate and learn about the role that intellectual property rights play to encourage and facilitate innovation and creativity.  Originally created by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in 2000,…

April 13, 2020

On April 8, 2020 Woodard Emhardt partner, Chuck Schmal, joined members of Indiana’s venture capital and entrepreneurship communities as an “E-Day” (Evaluation Day) judge for Ball State University’s Entrepreneurship Center New Venture Creation Course. During E-Day, seniors majoring in entrepreneurship…

April 8, 2020

Woodard, Emhardt, Henry, Reeves & Wagner, LLP attorneys Christopher A. Brown and Charles P. Schmal recently celebrated their 25th and 20th anniversaries with the Firm. Mr. Brown and Mr. Schmal provide comprehensive intellectual property legal protection to help clients achieve…

April 6, 2020

The United States Patent and Trademark Office has made several temporary rules changes in response to the coronavirus outbreak. These rule changes include: Extension of patent and trademark related deadlines. On March 31, the USPTO announced extensions to the time…

April 2, 2020

On Tuesday, March 10, 2020, the Rotary Club of Indianapolis elected Charles J. Meyer to serve on the Board of Directors for two years, beginning on July 1, 2020. Mr. Meyer has been of member of the Rotary Club since…

March 26, 2020

Companies routinely focus on development and marketing of new ideas, particularly in the early days as a startup. Protecting intellectual property is often set aside for later after the idea takes off and the marketplace has indicated “there is something…

March 19, 2020

Myth: If I write down my invention and mail it to myself through the USPS, I will receive some level of patent protection on my invention. (In some versions of the myth, I will receive protection only if I do…

March 18, 2020

As we continue to monitor and respond to the spread of COVID-19, we want to express our commitment to the health and safety of our professionals, clients and the community. We want to assure you that we have implemented measures…

March 2, 2020

GS CleanTech Corp. v. Adkins Energy LLC, No. 16-2231 (Fed. Cir. 2020) Woodard Emhardt attorney, Spiro Bereveskos, was on the trial team and cross examined the Cantor Colburn, LLP attorney who admitted “it sent a chill up his spine” to…

February 19, 2020

The Firm congratulates Charlie Meyer who was ranked among the leading national and international trademark practitioners in the 2020 edition of the World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000. To view the online edition of the publication, please visit: World Trademark Review

February 19, 2020

Woodard Emhardt is pleased to announce Scott J. Collins membership in The Villages Young Professional Advisory Board. Mr. Collins joins a group of young professionals dedicated to transforming the lives of vulnerable children in Indiana. YPAB Members from various professional…