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Julia Spoor Gard, Trademark Attorney in Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis, IN

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Julia Spoor Gard is an attorney based in Indianapolis, INDIANA. The practice focuses on Trademark.

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Indianapolis, INDIANA
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attorney
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Trademark
  • Handles Trademark matters from Indianapolis, INDIANA.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Trademark Law (Indianapolis) (2021).

About Julia Spoor Gard: Julia Spoor Gard is an attorney based in Indianapolis, INDIANA. The practice focuses on Trademark.

Areas of practice

Julia's practice areas in Indianapolis

Julia concentrates on trademark. Each area below outlines the kind of case Julia handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Trademark cases in Indianapolis, Indiana

Julia takes trademark 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 Julia agrees to represent you.

Biography

Julia Spoor Gard, trademark attorney serving Indianapolis

Julia Spoor Gard is an attorney based in Indianapolis, INDIANA. The practice focuses on Trademark. Julia works from Indianapolis, Indiana and takes on trademark matters across the region.

Chair of the firm’s Intellectual Property Department, Julia Gard’s practice includes searching and clearing trademarks, prosecuting domestic and international trademark applications, IP licensing, and litigation before the TTAB. At every turn, Julia serves as a mark maximizer by ensuring her client’s valuable IP assets remain intact and commercially viable.

Julia’s experience ranges from searching, clearing, filing and registering trademarks, service marks and domain names in the U.S. and abroad to rendering trademark validity and infringement opinions to filing and defending trademark and service mark oppositions and cancellations before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB). A dynamic and charismatic advocate, Julia counsels clients in the defense of trade dress, trade name, unfair competition and comparative advertising claims.

Julia also represents clients involved in UDRP domain proceedings before the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), National Arbitration Forum (NAF) and other global administrative bodies, as well as safeguards against online infringers, including cybersquatters, typosquatters and metataggers. Moreover, Julia helps clients negotiate and close trademark licenses, and protects trademark and other IP assets in mergers, acquisitions and due diligence initiatives.

Julia is appreciated for her customized and applied enforcement strategies. Whether on the offense or defense, she offers the ability to help clients protect trademarks and trade dress, as well as safeguard client assets through the creation of proactive enforcement-related policy and policing initiatives.

In addition to representing large and established companies, Julia works extensively with startups and emerging companies across the country, who appreciate her direct communication skill, operative business perspective on the law and truly utilitarian advice. Julia has a keen focus on solving the problem and not just identifying it.

Julia has authored several articles on trademarks and trademark law in technology and intellectual property newsletters and magazines. She has lectured at seminars on intellectual property, e-commerce and internet law for the Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (ICLEF), the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and the International Trademark Association (INTA), among others.

How Julia handles trademark matters

Chair of the firm’s Intellectual Property Department, Julia Gard’s practice includes searching and clearing trademarks, prosecuting domestic and international trademark applications, IP licensing, and litigation before the TTAB. At every turn, Julia serves as a mark maximizer by ensuring her client’s valuable IP assets remain intact and commercially viable. Julia’s experience ranges from…

Who Julia represents

Julia reviews new inquiries case-by-case for trademark matters in Indianapolis and the surrounding Indiana area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Julia studied and practices

  • Valparaiso University

    J.D. · 1997

  • Ball State University

    B.S.

  • Valparaiso University

    J.D.

Jurisdictions

Julia's state bar admissions

  • Illinois, Illinois S

    ACTIVE

Julia studied at J.D. in Valparaiso University, B.S. in Ball State University, and J.D. in Valparaiso University.

Law school and academic background

Julia completed J.D. in Valparaiso University, B.S. in Ball State University, and J.D. in Valparaiso University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Julia runs in Indiana is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Julia's legal honors and published work

Julia has received 14 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Trademark Law (Indianapolis)

    2021

  • 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 — Litigation - Intellectual Property

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent

    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

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America, 2019

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Insider’s Top 50 Trademark Attorneys, 2007

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Indiana Super Lawyers, 2012-2019

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Trademark Law (Indianapolis) (2021). 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 — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent (2026).

Locations

Julia Spoor Gard's office in Indianapolis

Julia's primary office is at 11 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46204-3535. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

11 South Meridian Street

Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-3535

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Hiring guide

How to hire Julia Spoor Gard — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new trademark attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Julia usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Julia charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Julia'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; Julia will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a trademark attorney in Indianapolis, Indiana

A short list to run through before you commit: How many trademark 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 Julia

Julia discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in trademark practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every trademark 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. Julia confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Julia's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many trademark practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Julia Spoor Gard

  • How much does it cost to hire Julia for a trademark case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Julia walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Julia offer a free consultation?

    Julia charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Julia's office. Some trademark attorneys offer free consults — check Julia's current terms during booking.

  • How long do trademark cases in Indiana typically take?

    Simple trademark 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. Julia gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Julia take my case if I'm outside Indianapolis?

    Julia 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 — Julia 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 Julia?

    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. Julia will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Julia accepting new trademark clients right now?

    Julia's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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