Jeff M. Barron

Jeff M. Barron is an Indianapolis intellectual property litigator with more than two decades of experience handling complex disputes involving advanced technologies. He represents clients ranging from startups to Fortune 100 companies in matters involving patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, internet security, the Stored Communications Act, and media law. His practice also includes appellate representation and strategic counseling designed to help businesses protect proprietary technology, manage risk, and support long-term commercial goals.

Barron earned his J.D. cum laude from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 1999. He received a B.A. from Indiana University Bloomington, where his studies included economics and English, along with a certificate from the Ernie Pyle School of Journalism. This academic background supports his ability to analyze complex legal and technical issues and communicate practical advice clearly.

Barron prosecutes and defends high-stakes intellectual property claims, including matters involving potential exposure or recovery in the hundreds of millions of dollars. He has represented clients in appeals before the Sixth, Seventh, Eleventh, and Federal Circuits. Beyond litigation, he helps businesses develop intellectual property strategies, strengthen patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret protection, and make early product-development decisions that can increase value, reduce risk, and control future costs.

Jeff M. Barron is known for careful preparation, poise, and clear communication in demanding technology disputes. His pragmatic approach combines courtroom experience with an understanding of the innovations and business priorities at issue. By giving clients a candid view of risks, opportunities, and strategy, he helps them respond to immediate claims while building durable intellectual property protections that support long-term growth.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Barnes & Thornburg LLP
• Member, Indiana State Bar Association
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Indiana
• Illinois

Education

• Loyola University Chicago School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Indiana University-Bloomington
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)