Maginot Moore & Beck LLP

Maginot Moore & Beck LLP

Maginot, Moore & Beck - We protect Intellectual Property

Maginot Moore & Beck LLP

Maginot Moore & Beck LLP

Maginot, Moore & Beck - We protect Intellectual Property

Firm Overview

MMB engages exclusively in the practice of patent, trademark, copyright and related intellectual property law. Our attorneys are keenly focused on preparing and prosecuting patent, trademark, and copyright applications, and litigating complex intellectual property matters, as well as preparing and negotiating agreements involving the exchange of technology-related rights. The members of the firm have a diverse background of technical education as well as practical experience in all phases of patent, trademark, and copyright law in the United States and foreign countries.

Our team of accomplished intellectual property attorneys is dedicated to providing exceptional legal services with an unwavering commitment to quality, personalized assistance and value.

Main Office

Main Office
150 W Market St
Suite 800
Indianapolis, IN 46204

Phone

317-638-2922

Fax

317-638-2139

Fees
Office Information
Intellectual Property

The law office of Maginot Moore & Beck LLP will represent your intellectual property legal matters.

Maginot, Moore & Beck counsels a global client base ranging from Fortune 500 companies to individual inventors. Our practice includes the preparation and prosecution of patent, trademark, and copyright applications, client counseling, litigation, and the drafting and negotiation of licenses and agreements for the exchange of technology-related rights.

Maginot Moore & Beck LLP
Travis W. Baxter

Mr. Baxter practices in all areas of intellectual property law, including intellectual property litigation and licensing, as well as preparation of patent, trademark, and copyright applications. He is a member of the bar of the State of Indiana, and is registered to practice before the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana. Mr. Baxter received his J.D. with high honors from the University of Iowa College of Law, and also received a B.S.E. with high honors in Civil Engineering and a M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering with a Water Resources focus from the University of Iowa. He worked with the Iowa Flood Center and the Iowa Institute of Hydraulic Research in preparing his Master's thesis entitled Engineering and Legal Aspects of a Distributed Storage Flood Mitigation System in Iowa.

Education

University of Iowa College of Law
Juris Doctorate,

Maginot Moore & Beck LLP
Travis W. Baxter

Mr. Baxter practices in all areas of intellectual property law, including intellectual property litigation and licensing, as well as preparation of patent, trademark, and copyright applications. He is a member of the bar of the State of Indiana, and is registered to practice before the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana. Mr. Baxter received his J.D. with high honors from the University of Iowa College of Law, and also received a B.S.E. with high honors in Civil Engineering and a M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering with a Water Resources focus from the University of Iowa. He worked with the Iowa Flood Center and the Iowa Institute of Hydraulic Research in preparing his Master's thesis entitled Engineering and Legal Aspects of a Distributed Storage Flood Mitigation System in Iowa.

Education

University of Iowa College of Law Juris Doctorate,


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Michael Beck

Mr. Beck practices in all phases of intellectual property law, including intellectual property clearance and litigation counseling, as well as preparation and prosecution of patent, trademark, and copyright applications, with a technical emphasis in the electro-mechanical, mechanical, electrical, software and medical device arts. Prior to practicing with the firm, Mr. Beck was an attorney with a large Indianapolis general practice law firm. He also worked for nearly ten years as a Vibration and Designs Engineer for two aerospace companies.

Mr. Beck received his J.D. degree from Western State University (now known as Thomas Jefferson School of Law). He received a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from General Motors Institute (now known as The Kettering Institute) and an M.S. degree in Engineering Science and Mechanics from Georgia Institute of Technology. He is a member of the bar of the State of Indiana, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and the Federal Circuit, and is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Mr. Beck is also a past Chair of the Intellectual Property Section of the Indianapolis Bar Association.

Education

Western State University
Juris Doctorate,

Maginot Moore & Beck LLP
Michael Beck

Mr. Beck practices in all phases of intellectual property law, including intellectual property clearance and litigation counseling, as well as preparation and prosecution of patent, trademark, and copyright applications, with a technical emphasis in the electro-mechanical, mechanical, electrical, software and medical device arts. Prior to practicing with the firm, Mr. Beck was an attorney with a large Indianapolis general practice law firm. He also worked for nearly ten years as a Vibration and Designs Engineer for two aerospace companies.

Mr. Beck received his J.D. degree from Western State University (now known as Thomas Jefferson School of Law). He received a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from General Motors Institute (now known as The Kettering Institute) and an M.S. degree in Engineering Science and Mechanics from Georgia Institute of Technology. He is a member of the bar of the State of Indiana, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and the Federal Circuit, and is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Mr. Beck is also a past Chair of the Intellectual Property Section of the Indianapolis Bar Association.

Education

Western State University Juris Doctorate,


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Russell E. Fowler II

Mr. Fowler practices in all areas of intellectual property law, including preparation and prosecution of patent, trademark, and copyright applications, infringement and validity analysis, and licensing, with a technical emphasis in the mechanical, electromechanical, and electrical arts. Prior to practicing with the firm, Mr. Fowler was an attorney with a large general practice law firm in Indianapolis.

Mr. Fowler received a J.D. degree in 1996, graduating cum laude from Indiana University - Indianapolis. He also received a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering in 1993 from Purdue University -Indianapolis. He is a member of the bar of the State of Indiana, and is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Mr. Fowler is also a member of the American Intellectual Property Law Association.

Education

Indiana University
Juris Doctorate,

Maginot Moore & Beck LLP
Russell E. Fowler II

Mr. Fowler practices in all areas of intellectual property law, including preparation and prosecution of patent, trademark, and copyright applications, infringement and validity analysis, and licensing, with a technical emphasis in the mechanical, electromechanical, and electrical arts. Prior to practicing with the firm, Mr. Fowler was an attorney with a large general practice law firm in Indianapolis.

Mr. Fowler received a J.D. degree in 1996, graduating cum laude from Indiana University - Indianapolis. He also received a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering in 1993 from Purdue University -Indianapolis. He is a member of the bar of the State of Indiana, and is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Mr. Fowler is also a member of the American Intellectual Property Law Association.

Education

Indiana University Juris Doctorate,


Maginot Moore & Beck LLP
Chuck M. Fox

Mr. Fox received his J.D. degree from Vanderbilt University Law School. He received a B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Purdue University, and an M.S. in Information Networking from Carnegie Mellon University. Mr. Fox practices in all areas of intellectual property law, including the preparation and prosecution of patent, trademark, and copyright applications. He is a member of the bar of the State of Indiana and is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Education

Vanderbilt University Law School
Juris Doctorate,

Maginot Moore & Beck LLP
Chuck M. Fox

Mr. Fox received his J.D. degree from Vanderbilt University Law School. He received a B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Purdue University, and an M.S. in Information Networking from Carnegie Mellon University. Mr. Fox practices in all areas of intellectual property law, including the preparation and prosecution of patent, trademark, and copyright applications. He is a member of the bar of the State of Indiana and is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Education

Vanderbilt University Law School Juris Doctorate,


Maginot Moore & Beck LLP
David M. Lockman

Mr. Lockman practices in all areas of intellectual property law with an emphasis in preparation and prosecution of patent applications for computer systems and software inventions as well as patent and trademark litigation. He is a member of the bars of the States of Indiana, Ohio, and Georgia. In addition, he is a member of the American Intellectual Property Law Association. Mr. Lockman is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, the Courts of Appeals for the Seventh and Federal Circuits, and the District Courts for the Southern Districts of Indiana and Ohio and the Northern District of Georgia. In addition, Mr. Lockman is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Mr. Lockman received a B.E.E.E. from Vanderbilt University, a J.D., cum laude, from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, and a M.Div. from Asbury Theological Seminary. Prior to going to law school, Mr. Lockman was a design engineer for ten years in the fields of data communication systems, weapon systems, and factory automation equipment.

Education

Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
Juris Doctorate,

Maginot Moore & Beck LLP
David M. Lockman

Mr. Lockman practices in all areas of intellectual property law with an emphasis in preparation and prosecution of patent applications for computer systems and software inventions as well as patent and trademark litigation. He is a member of the bars of the States of Indiana, Ohio, and Georgia. In addition, he is a member of the American Intellectual Property Law Association. Mr. Lockman is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, the Courts of Appeals for the Seventh and Federal Circuits, and the District Courts for the Southern Districts of Indiana and Ohio and the Northern District of Georgia. In addition, Mr. Lockman is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Mr. Lockman received a B.E.E.E. from Vanderbilt University, a J.D., cum laude, from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, and a M.Div. from Asbury Theological Seminary. Prior to going to law school, Mr. Lockman was a design engineer for ten years in the fields of data communication systems, weapon systems, and factory automation equipment.

Education

Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Juris Doctorate,


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Paul J. Maginot

Mr. Maginot practices in all phases of intellectual property law, including preparation and prosecution of patent, trademark, and copyright applications, licensing, and litigation, with a technical emphasis in the mechanical, electromechanical, electrical, and medical device arts. Prior to starting the firm, Mr. Maginot was a corporate patent attorney with NCR Corporation, as well as Xerox Corporation.

Mr. Maginot received a J.D. degree from Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis. He also received a M.S. degree in Engineering from Purdue University where his field of study was Electrical Engineering, and a B.S. degree in Industrial Management from Purdue University where his field of study was Industrial Management/Engineering. He is a member of the bar of the State of Indiana, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh and Federal Circuits, a member of the Indiana Bar Association, and is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Mr. Maginot is a past Chair of the Intellectual Property Section of the Indiana State Bar Association.

Education

Indiana University School of Law
Juris Doctorate,

Maginot Moore & Beck LLP
Paul J. Maginot

Mr. Maginot practices in all phases of intellectual property law, including preparation and prosecution of patent, trademark, and copyright applications, licensing, and litigation, with a technical emphasis in the mechanical, electromechanical, electrical, and medical device arts. Prior to starting the firm, Mr. Maginot was a corporate patent attorney with NCR Corporation, as well as Xerox Corporation.

Mr. Maginot received a J.D. degree from Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis. He also received a M.S. degree in Engineering from Purdue University where his field of study was Electrical Engineering, and a B.S. degree in Industrial Management from Purdue University where his field of study was Industrial Management/Engineering. He is a member of the bar of the State of Indiana, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh and Federal Circuits, a member of the Indiana Bar Association, and is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Mr. Maginot is a past Chair of the Intellectual Property Section of the Indiana State Bar Association.

Education

Indiana University School of Law Juris Doctorate,


Maginot Moore & Beck LLP
Harold C. Moore

Mr. Moore practices in all phases of intellectual property law, including intellectual property litigation and licensing, as well as preparation and prosecution of patent, trademark, and copyright applications, with a technical emphasis in the electrical, electronic, and computer arts. Mr. Moore is a past Chair of the Intellectual Property Section of the Indiana State Bar Association, and is a frequent lecturer on Intellectual Property topics. Prior to practicing with the firm, Mr. Moore was an attorney with a New York City law firm, and prior to that was a design engineer for AT&T Bell Laboratories.

Mr. Moore received a J.D. degree from Rutgers School of Law, where he also served as Managing Editor of the Rutgers Computer & Technology Law Journal. A member of Phi Beta Kappa, Tau Beta Pi, and Eta Kappa Nu, he received a B.S. degree with highest honors in Electrical Engineering from Lehigh University. He is a member of the bar of the State of Indiana, and is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Education

Rutgers School of Law
Juris Doctorate,

Maginot Moore & Beck LLP
Harold C. Moore

Mr. Moore practices in all phases of intellectual property law, including intellectual property litigation and licensing, as well as preparation and prosecution of patent, trademark, and copyright applications, with a technical emphasis in the electrical, electronic, and computer arts. Mr. Moore is a past Chair of the Intellectual Property Section of the Indiana State Bar Association, and is a frequent lecturer on Intellectual Property topics. Prior to practicing with the firm, Mr. Moore was an attorney with a New York City law firm, and prior to that was a design engineer for AT&T Bell Laboratories.

Mr. Moore received a J.D. degree from Rutgers School of Law, where he also served as Managing Editor of the Rutgers Computer & Technology Law Journal. A member of Phi Beta Kappa, Tau Beta Pi, and Eta Kappa Nu, he received a B.S. degree with highest honors in Electrical Engineering from Lehigh University. He is a member of the bar of the State of Indiana, and is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Education

Rutgers School of Law Juris Doctorate,


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David R. Moorman

Mr. Moorman practices in all phases of intellectual property law, including preparation and prosecution of patent, trademark, and copyright applications. Prior to practicing with the firm, Mr. Moorman was a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. Mr. Moorman received his J.D. degree from Indiana University School of Law in Indianapolis. He received a B.S. degree in Computer Engineering from Purdue University. He is a member of the bar of the State of Indiana, as well as the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Northern Districts of Indiana.

Education

Indiana University School of Law
Juris Doctorate,

Maginot Moore & Beck LLP
David R. Moorman

Mr. Moorman practices in all phases of intellectual property law, including preparation and prosecution of patent, trademark, and copyright applications. Prior to practicing with the firm, Mr. Moorman was a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. Mr. Moorman received his J.D. degree from Indiana University School of Law in Indianapolis. He received a B.S. degree in Computer Engineering from Purdue University. He is a member of the bar of the State of Indiana, as well as the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Northern Districts of Indiana.

Education

Indiana University School of Law Juris Doctorate,


Maginot Moore & Beck LLP
Kelli D. Morin

Ms. Morin practices in all areas of intellectual property law, including preparation and prosecution of patent, trademark, and copyright applications. She is a member of the bar of the State of Indiana, and is registered to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Northern Districts of Indiana as well as the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Ms. Morin received a B.S.E. in Biomedical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University where she completed a specialty sequence of curricula focusing on orthopaedic biomaterials. Ms. Morin received her J.D. from Boston University School of Law where she was an articles editor for the American Journal of Law and Medicine and received certification for a concentration in the field of Health Law.

Education

Boston University School of Law
Juris Doctorate,

Maginot Moore & Beck LLP
Kelli D. Morin

Ms. Morin practices in all areas of intellectual property law, including preparation and prosecution of patent, trademark, and copyright applications. She is a member of the bar of the State of Indiana, and is registered to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Northern Districts of Indiana as well as the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Ms. Morin received a B.S.E. in Biomedical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University where she completed a specialty sequence of curricula focusing on orthopaedic biomaterials. Ms. Morin received her J.D. from Boston University School of Law where she was an articles editor for the American Journal of Law and Medicine and received certification for a concentration in the field of Health Law.

Education

Boston University School of Law Juris Doctorate,


Maginot Moore & Beck LLP
Charles B. Phillips

Mr. Phillips practices in all areas of intellectual property law, including preparation and prosecution of patent, trademark, and copyright applications. He is a member of the bar of the State of Indiana, and is registered to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Northern Districts of Indiana as well as the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Mr. Phillips received a B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, graduating summa cum laude, from The Ohio State University, and an A.A.S in Electromechanical Engineering, with honors, from the Central Ohio Technical College. Mr. Phillips received his J.D. degree from The Ohio State University School of Law, where he was the Business Editor for I/S: A Journal of Law and Policy for the Information Society.

Education

The Ohio State University School of Law
Juris Doctorate,

Maginot Moore & Beck LLP
Charles B. Phillips

Mr. Phillips practices in all areas of intellectual property law, including preparation and prosecution of patent, trademark, and copyright applications. He is a member of the bar of the State of Indiana, and is registered to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Northern Districts of Indiana as well as the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Mr. Phillips received a B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, graduating summa cum laude, from The Ohio State University, and an A.A.S in Electromechanical Engineering, with honors, from the Central Ohio Technical College. Mr. Phillips received his J.D. degree from The Ohio State University School of Law, where he was the Business Editor for I/S: A Journal of Law and Policy for the Information Society.

Education

The Ohio State University School of Law Juris Doctorate,


Maginot Moore & Beck LLP
Ryan J. Pianetto

Mr. Pianetto practices in all areas of intellectual property law, including preparation and prosecution of patent, trademark, and copyright applications. He is a member of the bar of the State of Illinois, and is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Mr. Pianetto received a B.S.E. with honors in Civil Engineering and a minor in Business Administration from the University of Iowa. He received his J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law, where he was listed on the Dean's Honor List and earned a Certificate in Intellectual Property Law. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Pianetto worked as a Patent Analyst at a large intellectual property services firm.

Education

Chicago-Kent College of Law
Juris Doctorate,

Maginot Moore & Beck LLP
Ryan J. Pianetto

Mr. Pianetto practices in all areas of intellectual property law, including preparation and prosecution of patent, trademark, and copyright applications. He is a member of the bar of the State of Illinois, and is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Mr. Pianetto received a B.S.E. with honors in Civil Engineering and a minor in Business Administration from the University of Iowa. He received his J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law, where he was listed on the Dean's Honor List and earned a Certificate in Intellectual Property Law. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Pianetto worked as a Patent Analyst at a large intellectual property services firm.

Education

Chicago-Kent College of Law Juris Doctorate,


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Joel S. Simon

Mr. Simon practices in all areas of intellectual property law, including intellectual property transactions and the preparation and prosecution of patent, trademark, and copyright applications. He is a member of the bar of the State of Ohio and is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Mr. Simon received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Aerospace Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis. Mr. Simon received his J.D. from the Case Western Reserve University School of Law, where he helped establish an intellectual property division of the Milton A. Kramer Law Clinic. Additionally, Mr. Simon has been published in the Journal of Neuroscience Methods for research conducted with Case Western Reserve University.

Education

Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Juris Doctorate,

Maginot Moore & Beck LLP
Joel S. Simon

Mr. Simon practices in all areas of intellectual property law, including intellectual property transactions and the preparation and prosecution of patent, trademark, and copyright applications. He is a member of the bar of the State of Ohio and is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Mr. Simon received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Aerospace Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis. Mr. Simon received his J.D. from the Case Western Reserve University School of Law, where he helped establish an intellectual property division of the Milton A. Kramer Law Clinic. Additionally, Mr. Simon has been published in the Journal of Neuroscience Methods for research conducted with Case Western Reserve University.

Education

Case Western Reserve University School of Law Juris Doctorate,


Maginot Moore & Beck LLP
Michael A. Swift

Michael Swift's primary practice concentrations are intellectual property including IP litigation (representing both plaintiffs and defendants), patent prep and prosecution, client counseling, IP risk management, and business litigation. He has a broad technology experience base, including, but not limited to analytical and diagnostic testing and devices, chemical reaction and process engineering, consumer chemicals, FDA regulated compositions, industrial chemical manufacturing & processing, electro/mechanical devices, microdialysis devices, reaction engineering and equipment, probiotics, UV curable inks, chemical formulations, and orthpaedics.

Mr. Swift is a native of South Bend, Indiana. He graduated in 1980 from Tri-State University with a bachelor of science in chemical engineering. He has fifteen years of engineering and project management experience. Mr. Swift earned his juris doctorate cum laude in 1993 from Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis.

Mr. Swift is admitted to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. He is also admitted to practice law in the State of Indiana, both State and Federal Courts, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. He is a member of the Indiana and American Bar Associations and the American Intellectual Property Law Association.

Education

Indiana University School of Law
Juris Doctorate,

Maginot Moore & Beck LLP
Michael A. Swift

Michael Swift's primary practice concentrations are intellectual property including IP litigation (representing both plaintiffs and defendants), patent prep and prosecution, client counseling, IP risk management, and business litigation. He has a broad technology experience base, including, but not limited to analytical and diagnostic testing and devices, chemical reaction and process engineering, consumer chemicals, FDA regulated compositions, industrial chemical manufacturing & processing, electro/mechanical devices, microdialysis devices, reaction engineering and equipment, probiotics, UV curable inks, chemical formulations, and orthpaedics.

Mr. Swift is a native of South Bend, Indiana. He graduated in 1980 from Tri-State University with a bachelor of science in chemical engineering. He has fifteen years of engineering and project management experience. Mr. Swift earned his juris doctorate cum laude in 1993 from Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis.

Mr. Swift is admitted to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. He is also admitted to practice law in the State of Indiana, both State and Federal Courts, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. He is a member of the Indiana and American Bar Associations and the American Intellectual Property Law Association.

Education

Indiana University School of Law Juris Doctorate,


Maginot Moore & Beck LLP
James D. Wood

Mr. Wood practices in all phases of intellectual property law, including intellectual property litigation, preparation and prosecution of patent, trademark and copyright applications and patent infringement and validity analysis, with a technical emphasis in electrical, electromechanical, mechanical and medical device areas. Prior to practicing with the firm, Mr. Wood was an attorney in a large general practice law firm. He also worked for ten years in the aerospace industry as a systems engineer working with satellite architectures and prior to that served as an assistant engineer onboard a U.S. Navy nuclear powered submarine.

Mr. Wood received a J.D. with merit from the George Washington University Law School in 1998. He also received a B.S. degree with honors from the United States Naval Academy and an M.A. from the American University. He is a member of the bar of the State of Indiana, and is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Mr. Wood is also admitted to the Northern and Southern District Courts of Indiana and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Education

George Washington University Law School
Juris Doctorate,

Maginot Moore & Beck LLP
James D. Wood

Mr. Wood practices in all phases of intellectual property law, including intellectual property litigation, preparation and prosecution of patent, trademark and copyright applications and patent infringement and validity analysis, with a technical emphasis in electrical, electromechanical, mechanical and medical device areas. Prior to practicing with the firm, Mr. Wood was an attorney in a large general practice law firm. He also worked for ten years in the aerospace industry as a systems engineer working with satellite architectures and prior to that served as an assistant engineer onboard a U.S. Navy nuclear powered submarine.

Mr. Wood received a J.D. with merit from the George Washington University Law School in 1998. He also received a B.S. degree with honors from the United States Naval Academy and an M.A. from the American University. He is a member of the bar of the State of Indiana, and is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Mr. Wood is also admitted to the Northern and Southern District Courts of Indiana and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Education

George Washington University Law School Juris Doctorate,


Firm Overview

MMB engages exclusively in the practice of patent, trademark, copyright and related intellectual property law. Our attorneys are keenly focused on preparing and prosecuting patent, trademark, and copyright applications, and litigating complex intellectual property matters, as well as preparing and negotiating agreements involving the exchange of technology-related rights. The members of the firm have a diverse background of technical education as well as practical experience in all phases of patent, trademark, and copyright law in the United States and foreign countries.

Our team of accomplished intellectual property attorneys is dedicated to providing exceptional legal services with an unwavering commitment to quality, personalized assistance and value.

Main Office

Main Office
150 W Market St
Suite 800
Indianapolis, IN 46204

Phone

317-638-2922

Fax

317-638-2139

Fees
Office Information
Intellectual Property

The law office of Maginot Moore & Beck LLP will represent your intellectual property legal matters.

Maginot, Moore & Beck counsels a global client base ranging from Fortune 500 companies to individual inventors. Our practice includes the preparation and prosecution of patent, trademark, and copyright applications, client counseling, litigation, and the drafting and negotiation of licenses and agreements for the exchange of technology-related rights.

Maginot Moore & Beck LLP
Travis W. Baxter

Mr. Baxter practices in all areas of intellectual property law, including intellectual property litigation and licensing, as well as preparation of patent, trademark, and copyright applications. He is a member of the bar of the State of Indiana, and is registered to practice before the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana. Mr. Baxter received his J.D. with high honors from the University of Iowa College of Law, and also received a B.S.E. with high honors in Civil Engineering and a M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering with a Water Resources focus from the University of Iowa. He worked with the Iowa Flood Center and the Iowa Institute of Hydraulic Research in preparing his Master's thesis entitled Engineering and Legal Aspects of a Distributed Storage Flood Mitigation System in Iowa.

Education

University of Iowa College of Law
Juris Doctorate,

Maginot Moore & Beck LLP
Travis W. Baxter

Mr. Baxter practices in all areas of intellectual property law, including intellectual property litigation and licensing, as well as preparation of patent, trademark, and copyright applications. He is a member of the bar of the State of Indiana, and is registered to practice before the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana. Mr. Baxter received his J.D. with high honors from the University of Iowa College of Law, and also received a B.S.E. with high honors in Civil Engineering and a M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering with a Water Resources focus from the University of Iowa. He worked with the Iowa Flood Center and the Iowa Institute of Hydraulic Research in preparing his Master's thesis entitled Engineering and Legal Aspects of a Distributed Storage Flood Mitigation System in Iowa.

Education

University of Iowa College of Law Juris Doctorate,


Maginot Moore & Beck LLP
Michael Beck

Mr. Beck practices in all phases of intellectual property law, including intellectual property clearance and litigation counseling, as well as preparation and prosecution of patent, trademark, and copyright applications, with a technical emphasis in the electro-mechanical, mechanical, electrical, software and medical device arts. Prior to practicing with the firm, Mr. Beck was an attorney with a large Indianapolis general practice law firm. He also worked for nearly ten years as a Vibration and Designs Engineer for two aerospace companies.

Mr. Beck received his J.D. degree from Western State University (now known as Thomas Jefferson School of Law). He received a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from General Motors Institute (now known as The Kettering Institute) and an M.S. degree in Engineering Science and Mechanics from Georgia Institute of Technology. He is a member of the bar of the State of Indiana, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and the Federal Circuit, and is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Mr. Beck is also a past Chair of the Intellectual Property Section of the Indianapolis Bar Association.

Education

Western State University
Juris Doctorate,

Maginot Moore & Beck LLP
Michael Beck

Mr. Beck practices in all phases of intellectual property law, including intellectual property clearance and litigation counseling, as well as preparation and prosecution of patent, trademark, and copyright applications, with a technical emphasis in the electro-mechanical, mechanical, electrical, software and medical device arts. Prior to practicing with the firm, Mr. Beck was an attorney with a large Indianapolis general practice law firm. He also worked for nearly ten years as a Vibration and Designs Engineer for two aerospace companies.

Mr. Beck received his J.D. degree from Western State University (now known as Thomas Jefferson School of Law). He received a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from General Motors Institute (now known as The Kettering Institute) and an M.S. degree in Engineering Science and Mechanics from Georgia Institute of Technology. He is a member of the bar of the State of Indiana, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and the Federal Circuit, and is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Mr. Beck is also a past Chair of the Intellectual Property Section of the Indianapolis Bar Association.

Education

Western State University Juris Doctorate,


Maginot Moore & Beck LLP
Russell E. Fowler II

Mr. Fowler practices in all areas of intellectual property law, including preparation and prosecution of patent, trademark, and copyright applications, infringement and validity analysis, and licensing, with a technical emphasis in the mechanical, electromechanical, and electrical arts. Prior to practicing with the firm, Mr. Fowler was an attorney with a large general practice law firm in Indianapolis.

Mr. Fowler received a J.D. degree in 1996, graduating cum laude from Indiana University - Indianapolis. He also received a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering in 1993 from Purdue University -Indianapolis. He is a member of the bar of the State of Indiana, and is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Mr. Fowler is also a member of the American Intellectual Property Law Association.

Education

Indiana University
Juris Doctorate,

Maginot Moore & Beck LLP
Russell E. Fowler II

Mr. Fowler practices in all areas of intellectual property law, including preparation and prosecution of patent, trademark, and copyright applications, infringement and validity analysis, and licensing, with a technical emphasis in the mechanical, electromechanical, and electrical arts. Prior to practicing with the firm, Mr. Fowler was an attorney with a large general practice law firm in Indianapolis.

Mr. Fowler received a J.D. degree in 1996, graduating cum laude from Indiana University - Indianapolis. He also received a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering in 1993 from Purdue University -Indianapolis. He is a member of the bar of the State of Indiana, and is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Mr. Fowler is also a member of the American Intellectual Property Law Association.

Education

Indiana University Juris Doctorate,


Maginot Moore & Beck LLP
Chuck M. Fox

Mr. Fox received his J.D. degree from Vanderbilt University Law School. He received a B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Purdue University, and an M.S. in Information Networking from Carnegie Mellon University. Mr. Fox practices in all areas of intellectual property law, including the preparation and prosecution of patent, trademark, and copyright applications. He is a member of the bar of the State of Indiana and is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Education

Vanderbilt University Law School
Juris Doctorate,

Maginot Moore & Beck LLP
Chuck M. Fox

Mr. Fox received his J.D. degree from Vanderbilt University Law School. He received a B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Purdue University, and an M.S. in Information Networking from Carnegie Mellon University. Mr. Fox practices in all areas of intellectual property law, including the preparation and prosecution of patent, trademark, and copyright applications. He is a member of the bar of the State of Indiana and is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Education

Vanderbilt University Law School Juris Doctorate,


Maginot Moore & Beck LLP
David M. Lockman

Mr. Lockman practices in all areas of intellectual property law with an emphasis in preparation and prosecution of patent applications for computer systems and software inventions as well as patent and trademark litigation. He is a member of the bars of the States of Indiana, Ohio, and Georgia. In addition, he is a member of the American Intellectual Property Law Association. Mr. Lockman is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, the Courts of Appeals for the Seventh and Federal Circuits, and the District Courts for the Southern Districts of Indiana and Ohio and the Northern District of Georgia. In addition, Mr. Lockman is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Mr. Lockman received a B.E.E.E. from Vanderbilt University, a J.D., cum laude, from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, and a M.Div. from Asbury Theological Seminary. Prior to going to law school, Mr. Lockman was a design engineer for ten years in the fields of data communication systems, weapon systems, and factory automation equipment.

Education

Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
Juris Doctorate,

Maginot Moore & Beck LLP
David M. Lockman

Mr. Lockman practices in all areas of intellectual property law with an emphasis in preparation and prosecution of patent applications for computer systems and software inventions as well as patent and trademark litigation. He is a member of the bars of the States of Indiana, Ohio, and Georgia. In addition, he is a member of the American Intellectual Property Law Association. Mr. Lockman is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, the Courts of Appeals for the Seventh and Federal Circuits, and the District Courts for the Southern Districts of Indiana and Ohio and the Northern District of Georgia. In addition, Mr. Lockman is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Mr. Lockman received a B.E.E.E. from Vanderbilt University, a J.D., cum laude, from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, and a M.Div. from Asbury Theological Seminary. Prior to going to law school, Mr. Lockman was a design engineer for ten years in the fields of data communication systems, weapon systems, and factory automation equipment.

Education

Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Juris Doctorate,


Maginot Moore & Beck LLP
Paul J. Maginot

Mr. Maginot practices in all phases of intellectual property law, including preparation and prosecution of patent, trademark, and copyright applications, licensing, and litigation, with a technical emphasis in the mechanical, electromechanical, electrical, and medical device arts. Prior to starting the firm, Mr. Maginot was a corporate patent attorney with NCR Corporation, as well as Xerox Corporation.

Mr. Maginot received a J.D. degree from Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis. He also received a M.S. degree in Engineering from Purdue University where his field of study was Electrical Engineering, and a B.S. degree in Industrial Management from Purdue University where his field of study was Industrial Management/Engineering. He is a member of the bar of the State of Indiana, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh and Federal Circuits, a member of the Indiana Bar Association, and is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Mr. Maginot is a past Chair of the Intellectual Property Section of the Indiana State Bar Association.

Education

Indiana University School of Law
Juris Doctorate,

Maginot Moore & Beck LLP
Paul J. Maginot

Mr. Maginot practices in all phases of intellectual property law, including preparation and prosecution of patent, trademark, and copyright applications, licensing, and litigation, with a technical emphasis in the mechanical, electromechanical, electrical, and medical device arts. Prior to starting the firm, Mr. Maginot was a corporate patent attorney with NCR Corporation, as well as Xerox Corporation.

Mr. Maginot received a J.D. degree from Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis. He also received a M.S. degree in Engineering from Purdue University where his field of study was Electrical Engineering, and a B.S. degree in Industrial Management from Purdue University where his field of study was Industrial Management/Engineering. He is a member of the bar of the State of Indiana, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh and Federal Circuits, a member of the Indiana Bar Association, and is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Mr. Maginot is a past Chair of the Intellectual Property Section of the Indiana State Bar Association.

Education

Indiana University School of Law Juris Doctorate,


Maginot Moore & Beck LLP
Harold C. Moore

Mr. Moore practices in all phases of intellectual property law, including intellectual property litigation and licensing, as well as preparation and prosecution of patent, trademark, and copyright applications, with a technical emphasis in the electrical, electronic, and computer arts. Mr. Moore is a past Chair of the Intellectual Property Section of the Indiana State Bar Association, and is a frequent lecturer on Intellectual Property topics. Prior to practicing with the firm, Mr. Moore was an attorney with a New York City law firm, and prior to that was a design engineer for AT&T Bell Laboratories.

Mr. Moore received a J.D. degree from Rutgers School of Law, where he also served as Managing Editor of the Rutgers Computer & Technology Law Journal. A member of Phi Beta Kappa, Tau Beta Pi, and Eta Kappa Nu, he received a B.S. degree with highest honors in Electrical Engineering from Lehigh University. He is a member of the bar of the State of Indiana, and is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Education

Rutgers School of Law
Juris Doctorate,

Maginot Moore & Beck LLP
Harold C. Moore

Mr. Moore practices in all phases of intellectual property law, including intellectual property litigation and licensing, as well as preparation and prosecution of patent, trademark, and copyright applications, with a technical emphasis in the electrical, electronic, and computer arts. Mr. Moore is a past Chair of the Intellectual Property Section of the Indiana State Bar Association, and is a frequent lecturer on Intellectual Property topics. Prior to practicing with the firm, Mr. Moore was an attorney with a New York City law firm, and prior to that was a design engineer for AT&T Bell Laboratories.

Mr. Moore received a J.D. degree from Rutgers School of Law, where he also served as Managing Editor of the Rutgers Computer & Technology Law Journal. A member of Phi Beta Kappa, Tau Beta Pi, and Eta Kappa Nu, he received a B.S. degree with highest honors in Electrical Engineering from Lehigh University. He is a member of the bar of the State of Indiana, and is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Education

Rutgers School of Law Juris Doctorate,


Maginot Moore & Beck LLP
David R. Moorman

Mr. Moorman practices in all phases of intellectual property law, including preparation and prosecution of patent, trademark, and copyright applications. Prior to practicing with the firm, Mr. Moorman was a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. Mr. Moorman received his J.D. degree from Indiana University School of Law in Indianapolis. He received a B.S. degree in Computer Engineering from Purdue University. He is a member of the bar of the State of Indiana, as well as the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Northern Districts of Indiana.

Education

Indiana University School of Law
Juris Doctorate,

Maginot Moore & Beck LLP
David R. Moorman

Mr. Moorman practices in all phases of intellectual property law, including preparation and prosecution of patent, trademark, and copyright applications. Prior to practicing with the firm, Mr. Moorman was a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. Mr. Moorman received his J.D. degree from Indiana University School of Law in Indianapolis. He received a B.S. degree in Computer Engineering from Purdue University. He is a member of the bar of the State of Indiana, as well as the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Northern Districts of Indiana.

Education

Indiana University School of Law Juris Doctorate,


Maginot Moore & Beck LLP
Kelli D. Morin

Ms. Morin practices in all areas of intellectual property law, including preparation and prosecution of patent, trademark, and copyright applications. She is a member of the bar of the State of Indiana, and is registered to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Northern Districts of Indiana as well as the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Ms. Morin received a B.S.E. in Biomedical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University where she completed a specialty sequence of curricula focusing on orthopaedic biomaterials. Ms. Morin received her J.D. from Boston University School of Law where she was an articles editor for the American Journal of Law and Medicine and received certification for a concentration in the field of Health Law.

Education

Boston University School of Law
Juris Doctorate,

Maginot Moore & Beck LLP
Kelli D. Morin

Ms. Morin practices in all areas of intellectual property law, including preparation and prosecution of patent, trademark, and copyright applications. She is a member of the bar of the State of Indiana, and is registered to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Northern Districts of Indiana as well as the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Ms. Morin received a B.S.E. in Biomedical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University where she completed a specialty sequence of curricula focusing on orthopaedic biomaterials. Ms. Morin received her J.D. from Boston University School of Law where she was an articles editor for the American Journal of Law and Medicine and received certification for a concentration in the field of Health Law.

Education

Boston University School of Law Juris Doctorate,


Maginot Moore & Beck LLP
Charles B. Phillips

Mr. Phillips practices in all areas of intellectual property law, including preparation and prosecution of patent, trademark, and copyright applications. He is a member of the bar of the State of Indiana, and is registered to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Northern Districts of Indiana as well as the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Mr. Phillips received a B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, graduating summa cum laude, from The Ohio State University, and an A.A.S in Electromechanical Engineering, with honors, from the Central Ohio Technical College. Mr. Phillips received his J.D. degree from The Ohio State University School of Law, where he was the Business Editor for I/S: A Journal of Law and Policy for the Information Society.

Education

The Ohio State University School of Law
Juris Doctorate,

Maginot Moore & Beck LLP
Charles B. Phillips

Mr. Phillips practices in all areas of intellectual property law, including preparation and prosecution of patent, trademark, and copyright applications. He is a member of the bar of the State of Indiana, and is registered to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Northern Districts of Indiana as well as the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Mr. Phillips received a B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, graduating summa cum laude, from The Ohio State University, and an A.A.S in Electromechanical Engineering, with honors, from the Central Ohio Technical College. Mr. Phillips received his J.D. degree from The Ohio State University School of Law, where he was the Business Editor for I/S: A Journal of Law and Policy for the Information Society.

Education

The Ohio State University School of Law Juris Doctorate,


Maginot Moore & Beck LLP
Ryan J. Pianetto

Mr. Pianetto practices in all areas of intellectual property law, including preparation and prosecution of patent, trademark, and copyright applications. He is a member of the bar of the State of Illinois, and is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Mr. Pianetto received a B.S.E. with honors in Civil Engineering and a minor in Business Administration from the University of Iowa. He received his J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law, where he was listed on the Dean's Honor List and earned a Certificate in Intellectual Property Law. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Pianetto worked as a Patent Analyst at a large intellectual property services firm.

Education

Chicago-Kent College of Law
Juris Doctorate,

Maginot Moore & Beck LLP
Ryan J. Pianetto

Mr. Pianetto practices in all areas of intellectual property law, including preparation and prosecution of patent, trademark, and copyright applications. He is a member of the bar of the State of Illinois, and is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Mr. Pianetto received a B.S.E. with honors in Civil Engineering and a minor in Business Administration from the University of Iowa. He received his J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law, where he was listed on the Dean's Honor List and earned a Certificate in Intellectual Property Law. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Pianetto worked as a Patent Analyst at a large intellectual property services firm.

Education

Chicago-Kent College of Law Juris Doctorate,


Maginot Moore & Beck LLP
Joel S. Simon

Mr. Simon practices in all areas of intellectual property law, including intellectual property transactions and the preparation and prosecution of patent, trademark, and copyright applications. He is a member of the bar of the State of Ohio and is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Mr. Simon received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Aerospace Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis. Mr. Simon received his J.D. from the Case Western Reserve University School of Law, where he helped establish an intellectual property division of the Milton A. Kramer Law Clinic. Additionally, Mr. Simon has been published in the Journal of Neuroscience Methods for research conducted with Case Western Reserve University.

Education

Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Juris Doctorate,

Maginot Moore & Beck LLP
Joel S. Simon

Mr. Simon practices in all areas of intellectual property law, including intellectual property transactions and the preparation and prosecution of patent, trademark, and copyright applications. He is a member of the bar of the State of Ohio and is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Mr. Simon received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Aerospace Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis. Mr. Simon received his J.D. from the Case Western Reserve University School of Law, where he helped establish an intellectual property division of the Milton A. Kramer Law Clinic. Additionally, Mr. Simon has been published in the Journal of Neuroscience Methods for research conducted with Case Western Reserve University.

Education

Case Western Reserve University School of Law Juris Doctorate,


Maginot Moore & Beck LLP
Michael A. Swift

Michael Swift's primary practice concentrations are intellectual property including IP litigation (representing both plaintiffs and defendants), patent prep and prosecution, client counseling, IP risk management, and business litigation. He has a broad technology experience base, including, but not limited to analytical and diagnostic testing and devices, chemical reaction and process engineering, consumer chemicals, FDA regulated compositions, industrial chemical manufacturing & processing, electro/mechanical devices, microdialysis devices, reaction engineering and equipment, probiotics, UV curable inks, chemical formulations, and orthpaedics.

Mr. Swift is a native of South Bend, Indiana. He graduated in 1980 from Tri-State University with a bachelor of science in chemical engineering. He has fifteen years of engineering and project management experience. Mr. Swift earned his juris doctorate cum laude in 1993 from Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis.

Mr. Swift is admitted to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. He is also admitted to practice law in the State of Indiana, both State and Federal Courts, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. He is a member of the Indiana and American Bar Associations and the American Intellectual Property Law Association.

Education

Indiana University School of Law
Juris Doctorate,

Maginot Moore & Beck LLP
Michael A. Swift

Michael Swift's primary practice concentrations are intellectual property including IP litigation (representing both plaintiffs and defendants), patent prep and prosecution, client counseling, IP risk management, and business litigation. He has a broad technology experience base, including, but not limited to analytical and diagnostic testing and devices, chemical reaction and process engineering, consumer chemicals, FDA regulated compositions, industrial chemical manufacturing & processing, electro/mechanical devices, microdialysis devices, reaction engineering and equipment, probiotics, UV curable inks, chemical formulations, and orthpaedics.

Mr. Swift is a native of South Bend, Indiana. He graduated in 1980 from Tri-State University with a bachelor of science in chemical engineering. He has fifteen years of engineering and project management experience. Mr. Swift earned his juris doctorate cum laude in 1993 from Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis.

Mr. Swift is admitted to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. He is also admitted to practice law in the State of Indiana, both State and Federal Courts, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. He is a member of the Indiana and American Bar Associations and the American Intellectual Property Law Association.

Education

Indiana University School of Law Juris Doctorate,


Maginot Moore & Beck LLP
James D. Wood

Mr. Wood practices in all phases of intellectual property law, including intellectual property litigation, preparation and prosecution of patent, trademark and copyright applications and patent infringement and validity analysis, with a technical emphasis in electrical, electromechanical, mechanical and medical device areas. Prior to practicing with the firm, Mr. Wood was an attorney in a large general practice law firm. He also worked for ten years in the aerospace industry as a systems engineer working with satellite architectures and prior to that served as an assistant engineer onboard a U.S. Navy nuclear powered submarine.

Mr. Wood received a J.D. with merit from the George Washington University Law School in 1998. He also received a B.S. degree with honors from the United States Naval Academy and an M.A. from the American University. He is a member of the bar of the State of Indiana, and is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Mr. Wood is also admitted to the Northern and Southern District Courts of Indiana and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Education

George Washington University Law School
Juris Doctorate,

Maginot Moore & Beck LLP
James D. Wood

Mr. Wood practices in all phases of intellectual property law, including intellectual property litigation, preparation and prosecution of patent, trademark and copyright applications and patent infringement and validity analysis, with a technical emphasis in electrical, electromechanical, mechanical and medical device areas. Prior to practicing with the firm, Mr. Wood was an attorney in a large general practice law firm. He also worked for ten years in the aerospace industry as a systems engineer working with satellite architectures and prior to that served as an assistant engineer onboard a U.S. Navy nuclear powered submarine.

Mr. Wood received a J.D. with merit from the George Washington University Law School in 1998. He also received a B.S. degree with honors from the United States Naval Academy and an M.A. from the American University. He is a member of the bar of the State of Indiana, and is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Mr. Wood is also admitted to the Northern and Southern District Courts of Indiana and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Education

George Washington University Law School Juris Doctorate,


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