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Eric protects, enforces and defends intellectual property rights for publicly traded and privately held companies in a variety of industries throughout the world. He develops individualized strategies to fit client goals, branding objectives and budget while taking into account the competition and jurisdictional considerations. His business and IT background give him a noteworthy perspective, allowing him to understand his clientsโ€™ business needs and develop solutions to reach their goals.

Eric manages all aspects of global branding strategy, international trademark portfolio management, clearance, application drafting, prosecution, and due diligence. He also enforces and defends the intellectual property rights of clients by monitoring competitors and third-party filings, dispute resolution, coexistence agreements, cease and desist, litigation, opposition and cancellation actions.

As a member of FBTโ€™s International Services Group, a significant portion of Ericโ€™s time is spent advising U.S. based clients on protecting their intellectual property rights throughout the world.ย  Likewise, Eric routinely serves as U.S. trademark counsel for companies located outside of the U.S. and interacts daily with his trusted network of attorneys from around the globe.

While Eric serves clients in a wide variety of industries, he is especially passionate about the manufacturing sector. He serves as the Branding and Marketing Chair for Consumable Goods, a sub-team of FBTโ€™s Manufacturing Industry Team that assists food and beverage, alcohol, tobacco, and hemp companies. Eric also manages international trademark portfolios for mobility and transportation companies.

Eric is one of four Indiana attorneys ranked โ€œGoldโ€ by the World Trademark Review (WTR) and is designated a WTR Global Leader.ย  He is also listed in Chambers USA for Intellectual Property and was selected as a WIPR Leader by the World IP Review and included in The Best Lawyers in Americaยฎ for Trademark Law and Copyright Law.

Eric is active in the IP community, serving on the International Trademark Associationโ€™s Professional Development Committee, the Executive Committee for the Indianapolis Bar Associationโ€™s Intellectual Property Section, and is an active member of the S. Jay Plager Intellectual Property American Inn of Court.

Other Info About Eric

Education

Law School

Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, J.D., 2004

Undergraduate School

Indiana University, Kelley School of Business, B.S., 2001

Bar Memberships

Eric is licensed to practice in the following state(s):

Indiana

Courts

Eric is admitted to practice before the following court(s):

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana

Recognition

Local & National Recognition

Chambers USA, Intellectual Property, 2023

World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000 | The Worldโ€™s Leading Trademark Professionals, 2020-2023 โ€“ Gold band

World Trademark Review (WTR) | Global Leaders, 2021-2023 โ€“ Selected as a Global Leader by the WTR

World IP Review | WIPR Leaders, 2021 โ€“ 2023 โ€“ Selected as a WIPR Leader by the World IP Review

The Best Lawyers in Americaยฎ, Trademark Law, 2020-2024; Copyright Law, 2023-2024; Patent Law, 2023-2024

Indiana Super Lawyers โ€œRising Stars,โ€ 2014-2018

Selected to โ€œ30 Under 30โ€ by the Greenfield Daily Reporter

Eagle Scout

Professional Affiliations

Professional Affiliations & Memberships

International Trademark Association (INTA) – Member of Professional Development Committee

Jay Plager Intellectual Property American Inn of Court

Indianapolis Bar Association – Member of Executive Committee – Intellectual Property Section

Indiana State Bar Association

Hancock County Bar Association, past president

Civic Activities

Civic & Charitable Organizations

Blackstone Homeownerโ€™s Association, Past Board Member

Greenfield Police Department Citizenโ€™s Academy, Participant

Leadership Hancock County, Past Board Member; Participant

Mill No. 9 Homeownerโ€™s Association, Past Board Member

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