$ 175-585 per hour
Paul Overhauser
About Paul
Biography
Registered Patent Attorney (US Patent and Trademark Office)
Jurisdictions: Indiana (1983) North Carolina (1984(inactive)) U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1983) Northern District of Indiana (1983) Southern District of Indiana (1983) Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals (1983) Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals (2010) Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals (2006) Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals (2010) Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (2012) US Supreme Court (2016)
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Intellectual Property
50%
43 years | 2,500 cases
Patent Application
15%
43 years | 200 cases
Copyright Infringement
10%
43 years | 350 cases
Trademark Application
10%
43 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
10%-45%
Pro bono
5 %
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Indiana for 42 years
State: Indiana
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Licensed in North Carolina for 41 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
Location
Overhauser Law Offices, LLC
101 W. Ohio Street, Suite 2000, Indianapolis, IN, 46204
Overhauser Law Offices, LLC
18 E. Main St., Suite 202, Greenfield, IN, 46140
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Paul Overhauser's Reviews
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Posted by Armin | November 11, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Partner
I had the pleasure of working with Paul as local counsel on one of his matters. Paul is very responsive and he cares a lot about his clients. He is well versed in IP matters. He is my go-to IP counsel in Indianapolis.
Posted by John | March 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent
Paul was most helpful, professional and knowledgeable in advising me. He was a pleasure to talk with and took care of my problem right away. Thank you Paul!
Posted by Brett | January 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Very Satisfied With the Results
I contacted Paul Overhauser to assist me with a complex Bitcoin case involving a Bitcoin exchange that handled my investments inappropriately. There was a lot of history to this case and it involved highly technical content. Paul was easy to work with and took the time to understand the issue, provid...
Posted by Shannon | January 19, 2023 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
The most supportive lawyer a Small Business could have
When I first wanted to begin my small business' podcast, I knew I wanted to get the name of my podcast trademarked as soon as possible. Other lawyers I had worked with in the past made me feel like I was foolish for starting my podcast, but not Paul. On our consultation phone call, Paul immediately ...
Posted by renee | July 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent Trademark Infringement Wins!
My company’s registered trademarks were being infringed and our cease-and-desist letters where being ignored. I was referred by my attorney to Paul Overhauser Law Offices and they took on multiple infringement cases for our company, all having excellent successes and wins. It is always a pleasure ...
Paul Overhauser's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Overhauser is an exceptional attorney. He has a natural strategic sensibility in the context of litigation that allows him to not only solve the problems at hand but to understand how any given move or counter-move will impact ultimate decisions on motions, or at trial. Some lawyers pride themselves on fighting each and every issue to the death as if it were a matter of ego and pride. Overhauser understands that litigation is a chess game where one needs to see multiple moves ahead and where ego can often cloud one's better judgment. I have no reservations in saying that Mr. Overhauser is star lawyer for complex business and intellectual property matters."
Henry Altmeyer
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2021
USPTO Recognized Patent Pro Bono Attorney, United States Patent and Trademark Office
2015
Top Lawyers, Corporate Counsel
2014
Top Lawyer, American Lawyer
2012
Top Rated Lawyer, The American Lawyer
2002
Who's Who in Law, Indianapolis Business Journal
2002
40 Under 40, Indianapolis Business Journal
2001
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2000 - Present
Attorney, Overhauser Law Offices
1994 - 2000
Partner, Ice Miller
1987 - 1994
Partner, Baker & Daniels
1983 - 1987
Associate, Daniels and Daniels
Associations
1983 - Present
American Intellectual Property Law AssociationMember and Various Committees
American Association for Justice
Member
Indiana State Bar Association
Member
Hancock County Bar Association
Past President
TechPoint Foundation
Director and Secretary
eSmart Corporation
Director
Indiana Business Modernization and Technology Corporation
Software Committee
Indiana Technology Referral Network
Board Member
CERIAS Institute
Board Member
Purdue University
Dean's Advisory Council
Indiana State Bar Association, Intellectual Property Committee
Board Member, Secretary
Venture Club of Indiana
Director and Past President
Indiana State Bar
Member
American Intellectual Property Law Association
Member
2011 - 2013
Piezotech LLCSecretary
1997 - 2006
Techpoint, Inc.Founder and Director
Sample of Legal Cases
Design Basics, et. al. v. Kerstiens
Obtained recovery of $518,457 in attorney's fees for prevailing defendants in copyright infringement case
Bell v. Carmen Commercial Real Estate Services
Jury Verdict for Defendant Carmen Commercial Real Estate Services
Design Basics v. Kerstiens Homes & Designs, Inc., et. al.
Obtained Summary Judgment for all six defendants on all copyright infringement claims alleged
Negotiated $14,000,000 Acquisition of EdgePower, Inc. by Just Energy, Inc.
Successful closing of corporate acquisition
Forest River v. Winnebago Industries
Defendant Winnebago won when court dismissed the plaintiff's claim
RIchard Bell v. Charles Lantz
Obtained dismissal of defendant Charles Lantz in copyright infringement case; recovered attorney's fees on behalf of cleint. Case reported here: http://www.ibj.com/articles/53665-suing-wrong-man-over-indy-skyline-photo-costs-lawyer-34k
Advanced Tactical Ordnance Systems, LLC v. Real Action Paintball, Inc.
Obtained Dismissal of all claims by Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals
BidPal, Inc. v. InterMediaOne
Six weeks after filing suit, the Defendant agreed to transfer the bidpal.com domain name to Plaintiff BidPal, Inc.
DISH Netowrk LLC v. Digital Satellite Connections, LLC
In 2 months, obtained Judgment in favor of client Digital Satellite Connections; DISH was not allowed to obtain the dishnet.com domain name.
Swingaway Sports Products, Inc. v. Escalade, Inc.
Obtained settlement on behalf of Plaintiff 10 months after taking over case from prior counsel
Vision Center Northwest, Inc. v. Vision Value, LLC
Defendant Summary Judgment Motion Granted
McRoberts Software Inc. v. Media 100, Inc.
Jury found in favor of MSI on all three claims.
McRoberts Software v. Media 100
Obtained jury verdict and attorney's fees of over $3,000,000. McRoberts Software, Inc. v. Media 100, Inc., 329 F.3d 557 (7th Cir. 2003)
Education
1983
Indiana University School of Law, Bloomington
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
Purdue University
B.A.
1980
Purdue University
B.S.
Speaking Engagements
2020
Hancock County Bar Association
Reversal of Fortunes: Indianapolis Skyline Photo and $1,000,000
2020
Center for Intellectual Property Law and Innovation
Reversal of Fortunes: Indianapolis Skyline Photo and $1,000,000 Damages (Copyright Litigation of the Year)
2017
IU McKinney Center for Intellectual Property & Innovation.
Cryptocurrency and the Law
2016
2016 Midwest Intellectual Property Law Summit
A Field Guide to Defending Suits by Intellectual Property Trolls
2015
Social Media and the Law
Bitcoin and the Law
2015
Best Legal Practice Systems
Law Office Systems
2013
Bloomington Artists Guild
Intellectual Property for Artists
2011
Hancock County Bar Association
Finding John Doe – Pursuing Claims Against and Discovery From Unknown Internet Users.
2007
ICLEF Forum
Critical Intellectual Property Issues for Business Attorneys
2006
IP for the General Practitioner
Trade Secrets for the General Practitioner
2003
Midwest IP Law Summit
Personal Jurisdiction and the Internet
1996
ISA
Cyberrights and Cybercrime
1996
ICLEF
The Scope of Fair use an Implied Licenses in Computer Law
1996
Growth 100
Copyright Law Fundamentals
1996
ACM
The Law of the Information Superhighway
1995
ISA
Legal Considerations for Doing Business on the Internet
1995
ICLEF
Trademark Use and Infringement on the Internet
1995
CISI
The Internet for Attorneys
1994
Indianapolis CEO
The Information Superhighway: Where Will It Lead?
1994
Indianapolis Business Journal
Latest Computer Technology Intrudes on Privacy
1994
ICLU
Civil Liberties in Cyberia: Intellectual Preperty and Electronically Transmitted Information
1991
U.S. Department of Commerce Briefing
Legal Aspects of EC 1992 for Indiana Computer Software, Hardware and Peripheral Manufacturers
1991
U.S. Department of Commerce Briefing
Legal Considerations for Exporting
1991
SEF
Software Products Liability
1991
SEF
Software Piracy
1991
Proceedings of the Technology Transfer and Database Tutorial Workshop
Maximizing Profitability Through Software Licenses
1990
SEF
Software Licensing
1989
Entrepreneurship
ICLEF Patents and Trade Secrets
Publications
2016
ICLEF
Field Guide for Defending Suits by IP Troll
2011
HCBA
Finding John Doe - Pursuing Intellectual Property Claims Against and Discovery From Unknown Internet Users
2011
Indiana Intellectual Property Law News
Indiana Intellectual Property Law News
2007
HCBA
Intellectual Property Issues for the General Practitioner
2007
ICLEF
Critical Intellectual Property Issues for Business Attorneys
2003
ICLEF
Personal Jurisdiction and the Internet
2001
Indianapolis Business Journal
Information Security - A Huge Potential for CPAs
2001
Indianapolis Business Journal
The Dollars and Sense of an Information Security Practice
2001
Indianapolis Business Journal
What Does a "Secure" Organization Look Like?
2001
ICLEF
2001 Computer Law Update
1999
Indiana State Bar Association publication
Year 2000 Litigation Update
1999
ICLEF
1999 Midwest Intellectual Property Law Symposium
1997
Indianapolis Business Journal
Legal Implications of the Millennium Bug Year 2000 Proceedings
1997
Indianapolis Business Journal
The Internet: The Great Equalizer for Corporate Counsel
1997
ISA
Managing Risks in Software Contracts
1996
Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (ICLEF)
The Scope of Fair Use and Implied Licenses in Computer Law
1994
Indianapolis Business Journal
Builders and Owners Face New Liabilities From Copyright Changes
1994
ISA
Protecting Your Trademarks on the Internet
1994
ICLEF
Current Trends in Software Licensing
1993
ISA
Reverse Engineering and Fair Use in Software Development
1992
ITVA
Securing and Enforcing Videotape Copyrights
1992
Indianapolis Business Journal
FAX Facts: Translating Business Laws for the Electronic Age
1992
IBMTC
Software Patents
Languages
English
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