Atty. Daniel J. "Dan" Lueders

Atty. Daniel J. "Dan" Lueders

Dan focuses primarily in litigation, licensing, mediation and IP portfolio evaluation and clearance. As a patent and trademark attorney, Dan helps clients protect their ideas and market share in the U.S. and internationally.

Indianapolis Indianapolis 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Daniel J. "Dan" Lueders at a glance

Daniel J. "Dan" Lueders is a patent, trademark, ip, and trade secrets attorney based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Woodard, Emhardt, Henry, Reeves & Wagner LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1986). Educated at Indiana University Bloomington (J.D., 1986) and Northwestern University (B.S. Civil Engineering, 1983). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Patent (Indianapolis) (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

  • Dan focuses primarily in litigation, licensing, mediation and IP portfolio evaluation and clearance
  • As a patent and trademark attorney, Dan helps clients protect their ideas and market share in the U.S. and internationally
  • He has represented clients in a variety of matters, including those involving industrial, medical, surgical and pharmaceutical technologies, automotive and trucking devices, wireless phone technology, computerized systems, website content, industrial chemicals, and packaging technologies
  • His experience includes drafting patent opinions, advice regarding lawfully designing around patents, license drafting and negotiation, merger and acquisition due diligence regarding intellectual property, and trademark searching and opinions
  • Dan has served as lead trial counsel for both plaintiffs and defendants in both bench trials as well as jury trials
  • To protect their interests in multi-million dollar cases, clients rely on Dan to build and manage their litigation teams
  • He has served as lead counsel for appeals of intellectual property cases and/or given oral argument before the Indiana Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal, Seventh and Ninth Circuits
  • Dan has also served as an expert witness in patent and trade secret lawsuits
  • As a registered mediator, Dan specializes in the resolution of intellectual property disputes
  • He leverages his litigation experience to help inform disputes in matters involving patent, copyright, trade secret and trademark ownership, infringement, and licensing
  • Dan is a former professor of law at Indiana University Maurer School of Law teaching patent and trade secrets law, trademark law, and patent litigation
  • He is also a graduate of the Stanley K. Lacey Executive Leadership Series, and a former volunteer deputy prosecutor

Practice Areas Explained

Daniel J. "Dan" Lueders's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel J. "Dan" Lueders handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Trademark 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.

Daniel J. "Dan" Lueders is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Indiana →

Trade Secrets

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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 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 Daniel J. "Dan" Lueders

Where is Daniel J. "Dan" Lueders's law office located?
Daniel J. "Dan" Lueders'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 Daniel J. "Dan" Lueders handle?
Daniel J. "Dan" Lueders focuses on patent, trademark, ip, trade secrets. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has Daniel J. "Dan" Lueders practiced law?
Daniel J. "Dan" Lueders has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Daniel J. "Dan" Lueders go to law school?
Daniel J. "Dan" Lueders earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.S. Civil Engineering, 1983).
How can I contact Daniel J. "Dan" Lueders for a consultation?
You can contact Daniel J. "Dan" Lueders 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 Daniel J. "Dan" Lueders received?
Daniel J. "Dan" Lueders's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Patent (Indianapolis); Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent; Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law; Best Lawyers in America — Trade Secrets Law.

Education

J.D.
Indiana University Bloomington
- 1986
B.S. Civil Engineering
Northwestern University
- 1983

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Patent (Indianapolis)
- 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 — Trade Secrets Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — America’s Top 100 LLC America`s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators, 2018-2021
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Indiana Super Lawyers, 2004-2021
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Managing Intellectual Property IP STARS, 2016-2021
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rated AV Preeminent
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series, Class XIV
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Trade Secrets Law (Indianapolis)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Intellectual Property (Indianapolis)
- 2022

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1986

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