Atty. Charles J. Meyer

Atty. Charles J. Meyer

As a prosecutor and litigator, Charlie represents and counsels clients in various aspects of patent, trademark and copyright law. Charlie helps clients structure their internal efforts to protect their ideas, processes and products.

Indianapolis Indianapolis 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Charles J. Meyer at a glance

Charles J. Meyer is a patent, trademark, copyright, and ip attorney based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Woodard, Emhardt, Henry, Reeves & Wagner LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1995). Educated at Indiana University Bloomington (J.D., 1995) and DePauw University (B.A. Mathematics, 1992). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent (2026). Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • As a prosecutor and litigator, Charlie represents and counsels clients in various aspects of patent, trademark and copyright law
  • Charlie helps clients structure their internal efforts to protect their ideas, processes and products
  • His experience includes searching and prosecuting patent applications, clearing and registering trademarks and copyrights, licensing, and enforcing and defending intellectual property rights both in the U.S. and internationally
  • He represents a broad spectrum of clients in industries such as sporting goods, cosmetics, racing, mechanical engineering and computer software
  • Charlie serves as Chairman of the Firm’s Trademark Practice Group

Practice Areas Explained

Charles J. Meyer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles J. Meyer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

Charles J. Meyer is one of 17,495 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in Indiana →

Intellectual Property

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

Charles J. Meyer is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Indiana →

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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Charles J. Meyer

Where is Charles J. Meyer's law office located?
Charles J. Meyer's law practice is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The firm is Woodard, Emhardt, Henry, Reeves & Wagner LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles J. Meyer handle?
Charles J. Meyer focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has Charles J. Meyer practiced law?
Charles J. Meyer has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Charles J. Meyer go to law school?
Charles J. Meyer earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A. Mathematics, 1992).
How can I contact Charles J. Meyer for a consultation?
You can contact Charles J. Meyer directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Charles J. Meyer received?
Charles J. Meyer's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent; Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law; Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law.

Education

J.D.
Indiana University Bloomington
- 1995
B.A. Mathematics
DePauw University
- 1992

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — WTR 1000, World Trademark Review, 2020-2021
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Managing Intellectual Property IP STARS, 2022-2021
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1995

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