Scott concentrates his practice on all aspects of patent and trademark prosecution and litigation. Prior to joining Woodard, Scott gained valuable experience working for a startup software company conducting corporate and intellectual property legal research to determine the how to best protect the company’s IP assets. He also worked for a major pharmaceutical company conducting patent landscaping research and meeting with scientists to determine patentability of their work. While pursuing his Bachelors and Masters degrees in Biology, Scott was a biology lab instructor and, as an assistant in an ecology and evolution lab, led lab projects and instructed students. During his time at McKinney, Scott was a member of Moot Court and the Phi Delta Phi Wilkie Inn legal honor society.

Professional Affiliations

  • Indiana State Bar Association
    • Young Lawyers Section, Council Member
    • Leadership Development Academy, Class 10
  • Indianapolis Bar Association
    • Young Lawyers Division, Executive Committee
    • At Large Member / ISBA Liaison, 2024
  • Sagamore Inn of Court

Publications

  • “New Associates: Step one – develop your skills,” The Indiana Lawyer, October 28, 2020.
  • “What I learned in my First 7 Months of Practice,” The Indiana Lawyer, May 27, 2020.
  • The impact of global environmental changes on an exotic invasive species, Slliaria petiolata (garlic mustard), Purdue University, Biological Sciences, 2016.

Civic & Community Involvement

  • Indiana Academy of Science
  • The Penrod Society

    2020 – present

  • The Villages of Indiana

    Young Professional Advisory Board, 2020-2023

  • Zionsville West Middle School

    Former Assistant Football Coach

  • Zionsville Middle School Athlete Tutoring Program

    Founder and Tutor

  • Twin Lakes Recreational Center

    Basketball Coach