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Mike Etienne
- E metienne@taftlaw.com
- T (317) 713-3542
- F (317) 713-3699
- C (317) 354-7810
Summary
Mike is an associate in Taft’s Intellectual Property practice group, where he prepares patents for a variety of local and national clients. He focuses his practice on obtaining patents in agricultural/industrial machinery, medical device and other mechanical technology areas.
Mike is also an active member Taft’s Intellectual Property Litigation group, focusing on patent litigation, trademark litigation and agency proceedings.
In addition, Mike prepares IP license agreements, performs IP due diligence for M&A and other transactions, and provides patent validity and infringement opinions to clients as well as advice on how to leverage clients’ existing intellectual property.
With a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering from Purdue University and professional experience as a field engineer with Baker Hughes Oil and Gas, Mike brings a wealth of knowledge to Taft. Prior to joining Taft, he was an attorney at a national business law firm in Indianapolis, where he helped clients in matters involving U.S. patent law, international Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) applications, and foreign patent applications.
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Education
- Indiana University Maurer School of Law (2018)
- Purdue University (B.S., biomedical engineering) (2014)
Admissions
- State - Indiana
- Federal - Northern District of Indiana
- Federal - Southern District of Indiana
- Federal - United States Patent and Trademark Office
News
USPTO Extends Fee Relief for Patent Applicants Law Bulletins
Supreme Court Rules on Copyright Ownership for Annotated State Code Law Bulletins
Patent-Related Filing Deadlines Extended Due to COVID-19 Under CARES Act Law Bulletins
Supreme Court to Decide Whether States Can Copyright Annotated State Law
Professional Affiliations
- Indiana University Maurer School of Law
Intellectual Property Association, former director of alumni relations
- Indianapolis Bar Association
Member
Community Involvement
- American Lung Association of Indiana
Member, Executive Leadership Team, Fight for Air Climb
- United Way of Central Indiana
Volunteer
- Ask-a-Lawyer
Pro bono volunteer