Atty. Michael C. Bartol
Mike Bartol is a partner and chairs the firm’s Intellectual Property Group. He has a wide variety of experience in several technical specialties, including biosensors and other medical devices, computer assisted surgery, engines, transmissions, orthopedic implants, chemical compositions, small molecules, injection and extrusion molding and many others.
Colleges and Universities & More Attorney · Serving Indianapolis, IN · 29+ Years Experience
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About Michael C. Bartol at a Glance
Michael C. Bartol is a Partner based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Bose McKinney & Evans LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on ip and ip licensing. Admitted to practice in Indiana United States Patent and Trademark Office (1997). Educated at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law - Indianapolis (J.D., 1997) and The Pennsylvania State University (B.S. Chemical, 1985). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Appointments / Memberships Member: Indiana State and Indianapolis Bar Associations American Intellectual Property Law Association Noble of Indiana. Serves clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael C. Bartol
- Mike Bartol is a partner and chairs the firm’s Intellectual Property Group
- He has a wide variety of experience in several technical specialties, including biosensors and other medical devices, computer assisted surgery, engines, transmissions, orthopedic implants, chemical compositions, small molecules, injection and extrusion molding and many others
- In addition to patent litigation and prosecution, Mike assists clients with trade secret, trademark and copyright matters
- He is a Registered Patent Attorney before the United States Patent and Trademark Office
- Prior to entering law school, Mike worked as an engineer for the U.S
- Army in chemical warfare defense
- He is also an entrepreneur, having owned and operated two businesses before becoming an attorney
- Honors / Awards Indiana Law Review (note development editor, 1996-1997) Appearances / Publications Recent Presentation: “Doing Business in China: Trademark, Patent and Corporate Basics. ” Mike regularly lectures on various intellectual property law topics, including at Indiana University Law School - Indianapolis, the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at Purdue, and the Indiana State Bar Association
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Michael C. Bartol's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael C. Bartol handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Indianapolis.
Intellectual Property in Indianapolis
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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IP Licensing in Indianapolis
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Indianapolis
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 venue, 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.
Indianapolis Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Indianapolis-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Indianapolis Choose Michael C. Bartol
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael C. Bartol's practice in the field of ip and ip licensing.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael C. Bartol brings 29+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering ip and ip licensing, Michael C. Bartol can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Indianapolis
A Indianapolis-based practice means Michael C. Bartol attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael C. Bartol Handles in Indianapolis
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