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 company. Drawing from these experiences, Andrew understands the importance of identifying and protecting intellectual property assets and the challenges companies face in bringing new technologies to market.

Andrew offers practical and strategic counsel on issues related to a wide variety of topics in the manufacturing and mechanical industry, and he provides his clients with patentability, freedom to operate, and infringement and validity opinions. In addition to patent drafting and prosecution, Andrew also offers counsel on contractual IP matters and assists with the development of litigation strategy and the preparation of written arguments and opinions.

His trademark experience includes counselling throughout the trademark life cycle, including clearance, prosecution, and enforcement. He regularly performs trademark clearance searches, provides availability opinions, and prepares and files trademark applications.

Honors & Awards

  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in the field of Intellectual Property Law, 2024-2025

Professional Affiliations

  • Indiana State Bar Association
  • Indianapolis Bar Association
    • Intellectual Property Section, Immediate Past Chair
    • Bar Leader Series Class XVIII
  • Indianapolis Bar Foundation
    • Board of Directors

Speaking Engagements

  • Presenter, 2024 IP Annual Update - Patents, Indianapolis Bar Association, July 9, 2024.
  • Panelist, Developing and Protecting your IP, The Indianapolis Public Library , May 25, 2023.
  • Presenter, “2021 Patent Year in Review,” 2021 IP Year in Review , Indianapolis Bar Association, April 14, 2022.
  • Presenter, I410: Electronic Discovery; Topic: E-Discovery for Intellectual Property, IUPUI – School of Informatics and Computing , December 2020.
  • Presenter, TE461: Technology Entrepreneurship; Topic: General Introduction to IP, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, October 14, 2019.

Publications

  • Author, Federal Circuit Precedential Blog, 2024 – present.
  • “Folded Industry: Black Friday’s Effect on the Future of Online Poker in the United States,” U. Ill. J.L. Tech. & Policy 203 (2013).
  • “Effect of Propellant Morphology on the Acoustics of the BATES Motor,” 2010.

Civic & Community Involvement

  • Opportunity Indianapolis, 2019
  • University of Illinois Alumni Club