Atty. John Francis Hoffman

Atty. John Francis Hoffman

John Francis Hoffman is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, communications & media, government and 6 other areas of law. John received a B.S.E.E. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years.

Fort Wayne Fort Wayne 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About John Francis Hoffman at a glance

John Francis Hoffman is a Partner based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, practicing at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and government. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1972), Indiana (1977), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana (1978), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit (1982). Educated at George Washington University Law School (J.D., 1972) and University of Notre Dame (B.S.E.E., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Indiana State Bar Association (Chairman, Patent Section, 1981-1982) American Intellectual Property Law Association. Serands clients in Fort Wayne, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Francis Hoffman is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, communications & media, government and 6 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S.E.E. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • John practices at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP in Fort Wayne, IN

Practice Areas Explained

John Francis Hoffman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Francis Hoffman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

John Francis Hoffman is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Indiana →

Trademark Law

John Francis Hoffman is one of 23,222 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in Indiana →

Copyright Law

John Francis Hoffman 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.

John Francis Hoffman is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Indiana →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

John Francis Hoffman is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 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 John Francis Hoffman

Where is John Francis Hoffman's law office located?
John Francis Hoffman's law practice is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The firm is Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Francis Hoffman handle?
John Francis Hoffman focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has John Francis Hoffman practiced law?
John Francis Hoffman has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did John Francis Hoffman go to law school?
John Francis Hoffman earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.S.E.E., 1969).
How can I contact John Francis Hoffman for a consultation?
You can contact John Francis Hoffman 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 John Francis Hoffman received?
John Francis Hoffman's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
George Washington University Law School
- 1972
B.S.E.E.
University of Notre Dame
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1972
Indiana
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Supreme Court registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1988

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