Atty. Brian C. Pauls

Atty. Brian C. Pauls

Brian C. Pauls is of counsel with the Intellectual Property Group of Bose McKinney & Evans LLP.

Fort Wayne Fort Wayne 31 yrs experience 31 year
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About Brian C. Pauls at a glance

Brian C. Pauls is an Of Counsel based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, practicing at Bose McKinney & Evans LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on trademark, copyright, ip, trade secrets, and ip licensing. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1995) and Michigan registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2000). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1995) and Iowa State University (B.S. Civil, 1990). Active member of Appointments / Memberships Indiana State Bar Association. Serands clients in Fort Wayne, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Brian C. Pauls is of counsel with the Intellectual Property Group of Bose McKinney & Evans LLP. Brian represents clients the preparation and prosecution of patent applications and counsels clients concerning the scope of competitor patents
  • He also provides legal services related to trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets and intellectual property licenses and agreements
  • Brian has experience with automotive steering and brake systems, fluid filters, video tracking systems, compressors, small engines, medical devices and hospital beds, to name a few
  • Prior to joining Bose McKinney & Evans LLP, Brian was an attorney at another large Indiana-based law firm and worked as an in-house patent counsel for both a Fortune 100 company and a Fortune 500 company
  • Brian is admitted to practice in Indiana and is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office
  • He holds degree in civil engineering from Iowa State University and a law degree from the Chicago-Kent College of Law
  • Honors / Awards Lowell Thomas Scholarship
  • Law Review
  • Order of the Coif
  • Tau Beta Pi and Chi Epsilon (honorary engineering fraternities)

Practice Areas Explained

Brian C. Pauls's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian C. Pauls handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Trade Secrets

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IP Licensing

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Jurisdictional Context

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 Fort Wayne 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian C. Pauls

Where is Brian C. Pauls's law office located?
Brian C. Pauls's law practice is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The firm is Bose McKinney & Evans LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian C. Pauls handle?
Brian C. Pauls focuses on trademark, copyright, ip, trade secrets, ip licensing. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has Brian C. Pauls practiced law?
Brian C. Pauls has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Brian C. Pauls go to law school?
Brian C. Pauls earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.S. Civil, 1990).
How can I contact Brian C. Pauls for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 1995
B.S. Civil
Iowa State University
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1995
Michigan registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2000

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