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Brian J. McGinnis, IP Attorney in Indianapolis, Indiana

focused on IP, Securities, and Trademark

Indianapolis, IN

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Brian J. McGinnis is an attorney based in Indianapolis, INDIANA. The practice focuses on IP, Securities, and Trademark.

Based in
Indianapolis, INDIANA
Experience
attorney
Known for
IP · Securities · Trademark
  • Handles IP, Securities, and Trademark matters from Indianapolis, INDIANA.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Trademark Law (Indianapolis) (2024).

About Brian J. McGinnis: Brian J. McGinnis is an attorney based in Indianapolis, INDIANA. The practice focuses on IP, Securities, and Trademark.

Areas of practice

Brian's practice areas in Indianapolis

Brian concentrates on ip, securities, and trademark. Each area below outlines the kind of case Brian handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

IP cases in Indianapolis, Indiana

Brian takes ip matters in Indianapolis, Indiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brian agrees to represent you.

Securities cases in Indianapolis, Indiana

Brian takes securities matters in Indianapolis, Indiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brian agrees to represent you.

Trademark cases in Indianapolis, Indiana

Brian takes trademark matters in Indianapolis, Indiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brian agrees to represent you.

Biography

Brian J. McGinnis, ip attorney serving Indianapolis

Brian J. McGinnis is an attorney based in Indianapolis, INDIANA. The practice focuses on IP, Securities, and Trademark. Brian works from Indianapolis, Indiana and takes on ip matters across the region.

Prior to joining Barnes & Thornburg, Brian served as in-house counsel to an intellectual property consulting and investigations firm where he advised Fortune 1000 corporations on complex IP, anti-counterfeiting, and brand protection strategies.

Brian is a member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) and serves as Subcommittee Chair for the inaugural Data Protection Committee of the International Trademark Association (INTA). He has been appointed to the Terralex Technology & Digital Business industry group, the Technology and Innovation Committee for the State of Indiana, and serves on a number of boards, including the executive committee for the Indianapolis Bar Association Intellectual Property Section, the regional venture capital and scale-up technology company event inX, and The Speak Easy, an Indianapolis-based technology startup co-working organization.

He is a frequent speaker on data privacy and cybersecurity law, IP, and technology matters to business groups, legal organizations and privacy seminars, including providing continuing education credit for attorneys and certified privacy professionals for the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).

Brian is proud to be able to live and work in his hometown of Indianapolis, while growing a national practice in areas of law about which he is passionate. Brian enjoys spending most of his time outside of work with his incredible wife and children, which often involves shuttling from one sporting event to another, seeking out the best food and restaurants in Indy, or watching animated movies his kids have already made him watch a dozen times before.

How Brian handles ip matters

Prior to joining Barnes & Thornburg, Brian served as in-house counsel to an intellectual property consulting and investigations firm where he advised Fortune 1000 corporations on complex IP, anti-counterfeiting, and brand protection strategies. Brian is a member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) and serves as Subcommittee Chair for the inaugural Data Protection…

Who Brian represents

Brian reviews new inquiries case-by-case for ip, securities, and trademark matters in Indianapolis and the surrounding Indiana area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Brian studied and practices

  • Valparaiso University

    J.D. · 2004

  • Valparaiso University

    — · 2004

Brian studied at J.D. in Valparaiso University and — in Valparaiso University.

Law school and academic background

Brian completed J.D. in Valparaiso University and — in Valparaiso University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Brian runs in Indiana is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Brian's legal honors and published work

Brian has received 5 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Trademark Law (Indianapolis)

    2024

  • Lawyer of the Year — Trademark Law (Indianapolis)

    2022

  • Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Privacy and Data Security Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Trademark Law (Indianapolis) (2024). Lawyer of the Year — Trademark Law (Indianapolis) (2022). Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Privacy and Data Security Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law (2026).

Locations

Brian J. McGinnis's office in Indianapolis

Brian's primary office is at 11 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46204-3535. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

11 South Meridian Street

Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-3535

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Hiring guide

How to hire Brian J. McGinnis — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new ip attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Brian usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Brian charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Brian's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Brian will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a ip attorney in Indianapolis, Indiana

A short list to run through before you commit: How many ip matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Brian

Brian discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in ip practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every ip matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Brian confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Brian's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many ip practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Brian J. McGinnis

  • How much does it cost to hire Brian for a ip case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Brian walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Brian offer a free consultation?

    Brian charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Brian's office. Some ip attorneys offer free consults — check Brian's current terms during booking.

  • How long do ip cases in Indiana typically take?

    Simple ip matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Brian gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Brian take my case if I'm outside Indianapolis?

    Brian is licensed in Indiana. Matters governed by Indiana law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Brian will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Brian?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Brian will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Brian accepting new ip clients right now?

    Brian's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

IP attorneys serving Indianapolis, Fort Wayne and Carmel in Indiana

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