Atty. Michael C. Bartol

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.

Indianapolis Indianapolis 29 Years Experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

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

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Michael C. Bartol's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

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

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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 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.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Michael C. Bartol's law office located?
Michael C. Bartol's law practice is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The firm is Bose McKinney & Evans LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael C. Bartol handle?
Michael C. Bartol focuses on ip, ip licensing. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has Michael C. Bartol practiced law?
Michael C. Bartol has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Michael C. Bartol go to law school?
Michael C. Bartol earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.S. Chemical, 1985).
How can I contact Michael C. Bartol for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Michael C. Bartol received?
Michael C. Bartol's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law - Indianapolis
- 1997
B.S. Chemical
The Pennsylvania State University
- 1985

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Indiana United States Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1997

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