Dennis Schell, IP Attorney in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN
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Dennis Schell is an attorney based in Indianapolis, INDIANA. The practice focuses on IP. Currently practicing at Innovation Law Office.
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- Indianapolis, INDIANA
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- IP
- Handles IP matters from Indianapolis, INDIANA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026).
About Dennis Schell: Dennis Schell is an attorney based in Indianapolis, INDIANA. The practice focuses on IP. Currently practicing at Innovation Law Office.
Areas of practice
Dennis's practice areas in Indianapolis
Dennis concentrates on ip. Each area below outlines the kind of case Dennis handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
IP cases in Indianapolis, Indiana
Dennis takes ip matters in Indianapolis, Indiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Dennis agrees to represent you.
Biography
Dennis Schell, ip attorney serving Indianapolis
Dennis Schell is an attorney based in Indianapolis, INDIANA. The practice focuses on IP. Currently practicing at Innovation Law Office. Dennis works from Indianapolis, Indiana and takes on ip matters across the region.
Dennis Schell is an experienced fractional chief intellectual property counsel with expertise in serving both startup and mature small to mid-sized companies across the United States, spanning from the East to the West Coast. In addition to that, he contributes to national and local not-for-profit leadership and governance advising roles.
His background includes a lifelong passion for aviation, with prior experience as a military aviator and control systems engineer. His key strengths lie in developing patent portfolios and risk management strategies that align with a company's business strategies, exit plans, and budgets. He executes these intellectual property strategies through internal IP processes and external formal IP filings, monetization, enforcement, and defense.
His areas of practice encompass Patent Prosecution, Opinions and Litigation, along with expertise in Technology, Trademark, Copyright, Aviation Law, Business Law, and Non-Profit Governance.
With over two decades of experience, Dennis has advised a wide range of clients, from individual inventors to Fortune 100 companies, on all aspects of intellectual property law and strategies.
How Dennis handles ip matters
Dennis Schell is an experienced fractional chief intellectual property counsel with expertise in serving both startup and mature small to mid-sized companies across the United States, spanning from the East to the West Coast. In addition to that, he contributes to national and local not-for-profit leadership and governance advising roles. His background includes a lifelong passion for aviation,…
Who Dennis represents
Dennis reviews new inquiries case-by-case for ip matters in Indianapolis and the surrounding Indiana area.
Recognition
Dennis's legal honors and published work
Dennis has received 2 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law (2026).
Locations
Dennis Schell's office in Indianapolis
Dennis's primary office is at 6929 East Tenth Street, Suite 288, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46219-4803. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Innovation Law Office
6929 East Tenth Street, Suite 288
Indianapolis, Indiana 46219-4803
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How to hire Dennis Schell — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new ip attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Dennis usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Dennis charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Dennis's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Dennis will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a ip attorney in Indianapolis, Indiana
A short list to run through before you commit: How many ip matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Dennis
Dennis discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in ip practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every ip matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Dennis confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Dennis's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many ip practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Dennis Schell
How much does it cost to hire Dennis for a ip case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Dennis walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Dennis offer a free consultation?
Dennis charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Dennis's office. Some ip attorneys offer free consults — check Dennis's current terms during booking.
How long do ip cases in Indiana typically take?
Simple ip matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Dennis gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Dennis take my case if I'm outside Indianapolis?
Dennis is licensed in Indiana. Matters governed by Indiana law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Dennis will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Dennis?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Dennis will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Dennis accepting new ip clients right now?
Dennis's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
IP attorneys serving Indianapolis, Fort Wayne and Carmel in Indiana
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