Atty. Blake R. Hartz
Blake’s practice focuses on intellectual property litigation in both federal court and administrative proceedings at the USPTO. He has worked on all stages of disputes, from pre-filing investigations and enforcement letters through pleadings, motion practice, discovery, trial, and appeal.
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Blake R. Hartz is a patent, trademark, and ip attorney based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Woodard, Emhardt, Henry, Reeves & Wagner LLP. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Admitted to practice in Indiana (2012). Educated at Indiana University Bloomington (J.D., 2012) and University of Notre Dame (B.S., 2007). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law (2026). Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Blake’s practice focuses on intellectual property litigation in both federal court and administrative proceedings at the USPTO
- He has worked on all stages of disputes, from pre-filing investigations and enforcement letters through pleadings, motion practice, discovery, trial, and appeal
- Blake also maintains active patent and trademark prosecution dockets, including serving as U.S. counsel for overseas companies and attorneys
- Through searching, investigations, legal research, and writing, Blake supports various opinion and transactional matters at the firm, including patentability and clearance opinions, licensing, and due diligence
- Based on his mathematics training, Blake brings a logical, rigorous approach to legal analysis and client services
- In all of his work, Blake strives to provide: effective, clear writing and advocacy
- comprehensive knowledge of the law, factual record, and technology at issue
- and practical, common-sense advice
- His legal work has served clients in a vast range of industries, including medical devices, sporting goods, skincare, building materials and construction, chemicals, telecommunications, electronics components, lighting, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, automotive components, packaging, and various consumer products
- Blake serves as an adjunct professor at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in Indianapolis
- Outside of the law, he enjoys spending time pursuing his lifelong hobby of playing music, where his performances have included a one-night-only rock band, restaurant ambience gigs, stadiums with more than 100,000 spectators, and hundreds of church services
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Blake R. Hartz is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Indiana →
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IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Why local counsel matters in Indiana
Practicing law in Indiana. Legal matters in Indiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Indianapolis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Indiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Indiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Indiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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