Atty. Todd G. Vare

Atty. Todd G. Vare

Todd Vare is a trial and appellate advocate focused on protecting his client’s intellectual property and counseling on their data security and privacy needs. Todd is client-focused, staunchly loyal to those he serves, and passionate about the law and innovation.

Indianapolis Indianapolis 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Todd G. Vare at a glance

Todd G. Vare is a patent, trademark, ip, and securities attorney based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1995) and Illinois (1997). Educated at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law (J.D., 1995) and Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapoli (M.B.A., 1989). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Privacy and Data Security Law (2026). Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Todd Vare is a trial and appellate advocate focused on protecting his client’s intellectual property and counseling on their data security and privacy needs
  • Todd is client-focused, staunchly loyal to those he serves, and passionate about the law and innovation
  • He is at his best where advocacy, business and competition intersect
  • Todd advocates for his clients in complex, high-stakes litigation involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, technology licensing, software development, data protection and privacy matters
  • A significant focus of Todd’s national trial practice involves patent litigation
  • Here, he has protected or enforced his clients’ intellectual property covering a wide variety of technologies, including internet-based systems and processes, online retail systems, telecommunications, integrated circuits, software, cellular antenna systems, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, herbicides and pesticides, dielectric fluids and mechanical devices
  • Todd also counsels clients on cyber-security and data protection, privacy, computer and software issues, e-commerce processes, and other business technology matters
  • As co-chair of the firm’s Data Security and Privacy practice, Todd works with clients to evaluate their data security needs, develop comprehensive data security plans, and manage responses to data breaches or other cyber-security incidents

Practice Areas Explained

Todd G. Vare's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Todd G. Vare 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.

Todd G. Vare is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Indiana →

Securities Law

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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 Todd G. Vare

Where is Todd G. Vare's law office located?
Todd G. Vare's law practice is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The firm is Barnes & Thornburg LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Todd G. Vare handle?
Todd G. Vare focuses on patent, trademark, ip, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has Todd G. Vare practiced law?
Todd G. Vare has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Todd G. Vare go to law school?
Todd G. Vare earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (M.B.A., 1989); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact Todd G. Vare for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Todd G. Vare received?
Todd G. Vare's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent; Best Lawyers in America — Privacy and Data Security Law; Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:.

Education

J.D.
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
- 1995
M.B.A.
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapoli
- 1989
B.A.
Miami University
- 1987

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Privacy and Data Security 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 — Patent Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Patent
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trademark
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Intellectual Property (Indianapolis)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Intellectual Property (Indianapolis)
- 2017

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1995
Illinois
Admitted: 1997

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