Barnes & Thornburg

Barnes & Thornburg and its practitioners are recognised in a number of states including North Carolina, Minnesota, Massachusetts, Illinois and Indiana. Trade mark lawyer Julia Gard leads its IP practice.

Patent case studies show the firm represented 4C Medical and Cardiovascular Systems Inc in court and PTAB proceedings. In 2023, the firm hired computer technology patent specialist Chris Hoff as a partner in its Minneapolis office. Hoff was previously with Fish & Richardson, where he was a principal. This follows the arrival of high-tech patent lawyer Brad Pedersen in 2022. The firm also welcomed biochemistry patent specialist Tina Dorr as a partner in its Atlanta office in 2022.

Case studies show the firm has advised brand owners such as Logitech, Scotts Miracle-Gro and Lesaffre et Cie.