Business Details
31 Years
experience
Your Trusted Intellectual Property Law Partner in Indianapolis
At Maginot Moore & Beck, we specialize in intellectual property law, offering tailored legal solutions to protect the innovations and creations of businesses, inventors, and entrepreneurs. Our team combines decades of experience with diverse technical backgrounds in sciences and industries, enabling us to navigate complex IP challenges globally. Since 1995, we have prioritized client needs, securing over 7,000 patents and maintaining a reputation for excellence in patent, trademark, and copyright law.Our attorneys, recognized by Best Lawyers and active in community initiatives, provide strategic counsel in IP litigation, licensing, and prosecution. With offices in downtown Indianapolis, we serve clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to individual creators, ensuring their intellectual property rights are safeguarded with expertise and dedication.
Services
Patent Prosecution
Trademark Prosecution
Copyright Prosecution
IP Litigation
Advising Services
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We focus exclusively on intellectual property law with decades of experience.
- Our attorneys have secured over 7,000 patents for global clients.
- Recognized as a Tier 1 law firm by Best Lawyers in Indianapolis.
- We serve diverse clients, from Fortune 500 companies to individual entrepreneurs.
- Our team combines technical expertise with personalized, client-centric representation.
Associations and certifications
- Best Lawyers
Services
Patent Prosecution
Our team prepares and prosecutes patent applications across mechanical, electrical, medical, and computing technologies. With thousands of granted utility and design patents, we ensure robust protection for inventions. Our attorneys leverage technical expertise and legal knowledge to secure IP rights efficiently for global clients.
Trademark Prosecution
We assist in registering trademarks, avoiding infringement, and enforcing trademark rights. Our services include comprehensive searches, application drafting, and dispute resolution. Clients benefit from strategic counsel to protect brand identities domestically and internationally.
Copyright Prosecution
We provide end-to-end copyright registration and enforcement services. From advising on ownership rights to litigating infringement cases, our team ensures creative works are safeguarded. Clients receive tailored strategies to protect literary, artistic, and digital content.
IP Litigation
Our experienced litigators handle patent, trademark, and copyright disputes in courts and arbitration. We develop efficient strategies based on prosecution insights to resolve conflicts favorably. Services include pre-litigation assessments, trial representation, and appeals.
Advising Services
We offer tailored IP advisory services, including patentability searches, freedom-to-operate opinions, and licensing negotiations. Our attorneys help clients assess risks, monetize IP assets, and develop comprehensive protection strategies aligned with business goals.
People
Paul J Maginot
Founding Partner
Paul Maginot founded the firm in 1995 and specializes in patent law. Recognized as Lawyer of the Year for patent law in 2018, he brings decades of experience in securing IP rights for global clients.
Harold C Moore
Partner
Harold Moore joined the firm in 1997 and focuses on intellectual property litigation. With expertise in patent disputes, he has been consistently honored as a Best Lawyer in IP law.
Michael D Beck
Partner
Michael Beck became a named partner in 2004 and specializes in trademark and copyright law. He advises clients on brand protection and enforcement strategies across domestic and international markets.
Russell E Fowler
Attorney
Russell Fowler provides legal counsel on patent prosecution and IP strategy. He works closely with inventors and businesses to secure and manage intellectual property portfolios.
James D Wood
Attorney
James Wood focuses on copyright law and IP litigation. He assists clients in protecting creative works and resolving disputes through negotiation and courtroom advocacy.
Questions
What areas of intellectual property do you specialize in?
We specialize in patents, trademarks, copyrights, and IP litigation.
Do you work with international clients?
Yes, we provide IP services to clients globally.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our attorneys have decades of combined experience and have secured 7,000+ patents.
Are your attorneys recognized in the legal field?
Yes, many are listed in Best Lawyers and have received industry accolades.
What industries do you serve?
We work with clients in mechanical, electrical, medical, computing, and other industries.
