Ray Meiers, IP Attorney in Canton, Ohio
Over 26 years of legal practice
PartneratBlack McCuskey Souers & Arbaugh Legal Professional Association
Canton, OH
Practicing ip in Canton since 2000.
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Ray Meiers is a partner based in Canton, OH. The practice focuses on IP. Ray has over 26 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Black McCuskey Souers & Arbaugh Legal Professional Association.
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- Canton, OH
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- over 26 years
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- IP
- Handles IP matters from Canton, OH.
- Over 26 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Ray Meiers: Ray Meiers is a partner based in Canton, OH. The practice focuses on IP. Ray has over 26 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Black McCuskey Souers & Arbaugh Legal Professional Association.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Ray Meiers
Ray concentrates on ip. Each area below outlines the kind of case Ray handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
IP cases in Canton, Ohio
Ray takes ip matters in Canton, Ohio. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Ray agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Ray Meiers — Over 26 years of Ohio ip experience
Ray Meiers is a partner based in Canton, OH. The practice focuses on IP. Ray has over 26 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Black McCuskey Souers & Arbaugh Legal Professional Association.
Ray’s practice started in 2000, after having spent five years working as an engineer. He spent the first ten years of his law practice with larger firms, gaining invaluable training and experience serving numerous clients. Over the years, Ray has obtained hundreds of patents and trademarks on behalf of clients. He has also conducted numerous investigations into the value, validity, and scope of patents in various areas of technology and business. Ray is a frequent lecturer on IP topics. His current and previous Professional Involvements include:
American Intellectual Property Law Association (Electronic and Computer Law Committee)
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Intellectual Property Owners Association
Michigan Intellectual Property Law Association
Toledo Intellectual Property Law Association (Past President)
Ray possesses engineering degrees in both Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering (University of Toledo) and a law degree from University of Cincinnati, College of Law. He was registered as a Patent Attorney with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in 2002.
Ray’s experience obtaining patents includes the following areas of technology:
Aircraft engines, including lubrication scavenge systems and shaft coupling systems
Automotive systems, including chassis, brakes, steering columns, and climate control
Building & construction, including tools and fixtures
Edible consumer products, including appearance, formulations, and food manufacturing processes
General electromechanical & mechanical devices, including clamps, weld guns, valves, ball screws and constant velocity joints
Heat transfer systems, including evaporators/condensers, geothermal systems, vortex tubes and Stirling cycle applications
Manufacturing & assembly systems, including robotic manipulators, endless conveyors and modular production arrangements
Material science, including laser treatment of surfaces, electro-chemical machining and metal casting
Packaging systems, including packaging materials and packaging processes
Textiles, including fabric formation and laminating
Ray's approach to ip cases
Ray’s practice started in 2000, after having spent five years working as an engineer. He spent the first ten years of his law practice with larger firms, gaining invaluable training and experience serving numerous clients. Over the years, Ray has obtained hundreds of patents and trademarks on behalf of clients. He has also conducted numerous investigations into the value, validity, and scope of…
Clients Ray works with
Ray reviews new inquiries case-by-case for ip matters in Canton and the surrounding Ohio area.
Credentials
Ray Meiers's legal education and bar admissions
University of Cincinnati
J.D. · 2000
University of Toledo
B.S. Mechanical · 1992
Jurisdictions
Ray's state bar admissions
Ohio
2007 · ACTIVE
United States Patent
2002 · ACTIVE
Michigan
2000 · ACTIVE
Ray studied at J.D. in University of Cincinnati and B.S. Mechanical in University of Toledo.
Law school and academic background
Ray completed J.D. in University of Cincinnati and B.S. Mechanical in University of Toledo. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Ray runs in Ohio is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Ray Meiers's office in Canton
Ray's primary office is at 4505 Stephen Circle NW, Suite 200, Canton, OH, 44718-3683. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Black McCuskey Souers & Arbaugh Legal Professional Association
4505 Stephen Circle NW, Suite 200
Canton, OH 44718-3683
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How to hire Ray Meiers — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new ip attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Ray usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Ray charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ray'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; Ray will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a ip attorney in Canton, Ohio
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 Ray
Ray 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. Ray confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Ray'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 Ray Meiers
How much does it cost to hire Ray for a ip case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Ray walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Ray offer a free consultation?
Ray charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ray's office. Some ip attorneys offer free consults — check Ray's current terms during booking.
How long do ip cases in Ohio 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. Ray gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Ray take my case if I'm outside Canton?
Ray is licensed in Ohio. Matters governed by Ohio law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Ray 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 Ray?
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. Ray will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Ray accepting new ip clients right now?
Ray'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 Canton, Columbus and Cleveland in Ohio
Ray handles ip matters throughout Ohio. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified ip attorneys in that community.
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