Samuel Giesting

Samuel C. Giesting

Partner

Sam Giesting is an intellectual property attorney dedicated to empowering businesses to safeguard innovation. He implements strategies that focus on navigating competitive patent landscapes and protecting market share for newly developed products using patents. He guides clients through maintaining a competitive edge across their industries.

In addition to helping build and navigate patent portfolios, Sam regularly advises clients on the business impact of IP underlying M&A activity. He supports all aspects of IP due diligence, summarizing the scope of IP protection and licenses, identifying potential risks, and confirming chain of title. Clients appreciate Sam’s candor and big picture thinking when advising on how acquired IP contributes to business value.

Sam's technical experience spans diverse sectors, including the aerospace, automotive, consumer goods, and medical device industries. He also supports universities in their intellectual property endeavors. This broad exposure allows him to bring cross-industry insights to each client's unique challenges.

Drawing from his real-world experience as a working product development engineer, Sam brings a practical perspective to advising on patent strategy. He considers each client's commercial agenda and timelines alongside their specific legal requirements. He is attentive to ensuring that patent ownership aligns with business objectives. This holistic approach to providing legal solutions helps clients build and navigate patent portfolios efficiently and with the goal of maximizing their ROI.

Credentials

Education

  • Indiana University Maurer School of Law, J.D., cum laude, president of Intellectual Property Association
  • Purdue-Indianapolis, graduate study in advanced composite material design
  • University of Evansville, B.S.M.E., mechanical engineering, cum laude, Pi Tau Sigma

Bar Admissions

  • Indiana
  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
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