Ronald Henderson

Ronald S. Henderson

Partner
Ron Henderson works with clients to transform complex technological innovations into robust patent protection. He safeguards intellectual property across diverse industries, with a particular focus on healthcare. Armed with degrees in both electrical and mechanical engineering, Ron can bridge the gap between intricate technical concepts and strategic business and legal objectives with a focus on ensuring client intangible assets translate into market advantage.

This dual experience means that Ron crafts patent strategies that not only protect inventions but also align with his clients' broader business goals. By viewing patent procurement and protection as integral components of strategic planning, he helps clients maintain market share and realize returns on their investments.

In the healthcare sector, Ron's work ranges from hospital communication systems to cutting-edge surgical accessories. His ability to distill engineering creativity into effective patent protection has earned him the trust of clients and colleagues alike. Ron's practice also encompasses counseling on infringement and validity issues, drafting opinions, and navigating patent applications through domestic and international patent offices.

Ron's skill extends beyond private practice. His three-year stint as in-house intellectual property counsel at Hillenbrand Industries honed his already robust abilities in IP procurement and enforcement even further. This in-house perspective, combined with his engineering background at The Torrington Company and internship at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, equips Ron with a multifaceted approach to patent law that serves his clients' diverse needs.

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My focus is to translate the language of invention into the language of law so that creativity receives the protection it deserves."
Credentials

Education

  • Purdue University, B.S.E.E., 1998
  • Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, J.D., 1995, cum laude, editor for the Indiana Legal Research Cooperative, 1995
  • Purdue University, B.S.M.E., 1989

Bar Admissions

  • Indiana
  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
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