Daniel L. Boots

Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP

Columbus, Indiana 47201

317-968-5361

Copyright, Engineering, Franchise, Intellectual Property, Internet Law, Licensing, Patent, Sports and Entertainment, Trade Secrets, Trademark


Dan is a senior partner of the Intellectual Property and Technology (IP&T) group (former chair 1997-2009), concentrating his practice on counseling emerging and established businesses in all areas of intellectual property and technology development, including patent, trademark, export control, licensing, copyright, trade secret and unfair competition matters; technology procurement and transfer; computer software and hardware licensing; patent and trademark infringement, validity and right-to-use studies; the preparation and prosecution of domestic and foreign patent and trademark applications in a variety of arts; E-commerce matters; domain name protection and dispute resolution; and entertainment and the arts. Dan's practice also focuses on manufacturing, emerging business, media law, and China initiatives.

Professional Memberships and Affiliations

  • Indianapolis Bar Association; Sections - Patent, Trademark & Copyright Litigation; Entertainment and Sports (past member of Executive Council)
  • Indiana State Bar Association; Sections - Intellectual Property (Past Chair); Litigation; Internet & Electronic Commerce Committee
  • American Bar Association; Sections - Patent, Trademark & Copyright; Litigation; Forum on Entertainment and Sports
  • American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)

Professional Leadership

  • The Advancement Center for Washington Township Schools and North Central Alumni (f/k/a Washington Township Schools Foundation), Board Member, 2013-present, Grants and Scholarships Committee (Co-Chair, 2015-present)
  • The Boiler Business Exchange of Indianapolis, Inc. (BBE), Advisory Board, 2014-present
  • Indiana/World Skating Academy, Inc.; Board of Directors, 1995-present (Chairman, 2008-present)
  • Mike Carroll Annual Golf Outing; Indiana University - Purdue University at Indianapolis Jaguars Athletics Club Organizing Committee, 2003-2011
  • Allisonville Youth Baseball/Softball League; Board of Commissioners, 2005-2011
  • Eastwood Middle School (Indianapolis, Indiana) Athletics Booster Club; Executive Board, 2006-2010 (President, 2006-2009)
  • Glendale Recreational Soccer Association; Board of Directors, 2006-2007
  • Epworth United Methodist Church; Board of Trustees, 2006-2008
  • North Central High School (Indianapolis, Indiana) Soccer Booster Club; Executive Board, 2008-2009

Honors & Awards

  • Martindale-Hubbell AV® Preeminent™ Rated
  • Listed in Super Lawyers®, Corporate Counsel Edition, 2009
  • Indiana Super Lawyers® 2004-2008; voted one of the top 5% of all lawyers in Indiana by peer selection, Indianapolis Monthly Magazine
  • Listed in Metropolitan Who’s Who, 2006; United Who’s Who, 2005
2700 Market Tower
Indianapolis, IN 46204

P: 317-968-5361
F: 317-236-9907
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