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Brad R. Maurer

Brad R. Maurer

Partner

Brad R. Maurer

Partner

Indianapolis

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Brad focuses his practice on securing and protecting intellectual property rights (IPR). Brad has significant experience assisting clients in identifying, prioritizing and implementing IPR strategies intended to provide strong value consistent with and cognizant of the overall objectives, resources and dynamic environment of each client.

Experience

OFS Brands, Inc. (OFS): Represented an Indiana furniture manufacturer in connection with a $20M + acquisition of the ecommerce furniture company, Room, Inc. This was a cash deal where OFS purchased all the assets from Room in North America. Room, Inc. was represented by the New York office of Fenwick and West. This transaction also involved the early acquisition of the Room.com domain name [a multi-million dollar asset] which was subject to an installment lease contract held by Escrow.com and was skillfully negotiated for early release and a pre-closing payoff based on an IP acquisition arrangement. The transaction closed on August 31st.
Representation of companies from a broad range of industries, including fashion apparel, clothing, non-profit, higher education, furniture, consumer electronics, residential and industrial equipment. Brad has represented domestic as well as foreign entities before state and federal courts, as well as the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the World Intellectual Property Organization.
Representation of entities in connection with anti-counterfeiting, unfair competition, advertising, defamation, rights of publicity and related issues in the context of social media and electronic commerce platforms.
Representation of entities issuing and responding to demands relating to trademark infringement, copyright infringement, unfair competition, false advertising and rights of publicity and privacy.
Representation of entities in selecting, searching and using trademarks, and providing training to personnel related to the creation and use of content consistent with IPR goals and strategies.
Representation of entities in UDRP arbitration proceedings before the World Intellectual Property Organization seeking transfer of Internet domain names.
Representation of entities in acquisition, merger and transfer due diligence related to trademarks, copyrights, domain names and associated IPR investigations.
Representation of entities in IPR licensing transactions related to trademarks, copyrights and rights of publicity.
Representation of entities before state and federal courts related to trademarks, unfair competition, false advertising, copyrights, rights of publicity, SLAPP and insurance coverage issues.
Represented seafood company and distributor in a trademark infringement/unfair competition lawsuit against its competitor.

Recognition

News

Dentons recognized by Best Lawyers in America® in 2025 rankings
Dentons recognized by Best Lawyers in America® in 2024 rankings
Dentons recognized by Best Lawyers in America® in 2023 rankings
Dentons recognized by Best Lawyers in America in 2022 rankings
Dentons recognized by Best Lawyers in America in 2021 rankings
77 Attorneys Across All Six Bingham Greenebaum Offices Named to 2020 Edition of Best Lawyers in America
26 Bingham Greenebaum Attorneys Named to 2019 Indiana Super Lawyers Lists
29 Bingham Greenebaum Attorneys Named to 2018 Indiana Super Lawyers List
27 Greenebaum attorneys named to 2017 Indiana Super Lawyers List

Honors and Awards

Selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America in the field of Trademark Law, 2020-2025; Copyright Law, 2025
Selected for inclusion in Indiana Super Lawyers in the field of Intellectual Property, 2015-2019

Insights

"No Owning History - the First Amendment and Creative Freedom," by Brad R. Maurer. The Indiana Lawyer, April 18, 2018
"Survey of Indiana Employment Privacy Law," Co-author, Media Law Resource Center 50-State Survey, Employment Libel and Privacy Law, 2002-2005
"Survey of Indiana Privacy and Related Claims Against the Media," Co-author, Media Law Resource Center 50-State Survey, Media Privacy and Related Law, 2001-2005

Activities and Affiliations

Adjunct Professor, Indiana University Maurer School of Law-Center for Intellectual Property Research, 2014-present
Indiana State Bar Association - Chair, Intellectual Property Section, 2012-2013
International Trademark Association
National Athletic Trainers Association - Certified Athletic Trainer (1996-1999)

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