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Constance R. Lindman
Partner
Indianapolis, IN
Partner
Indianapolis, IN
While competition has always driven businesses to change, the pace of change today is greater than ever before. Connie draws on a wealth of experience while also keeping pace with industry advances to help her clients move both quickly and carefully. Connie’s clients also appreciate the care she takes to understand their unique business all while protecting their competitive advantage in diverse industries across the U.S. and the world.
Connie has extensive experience in the negotiation of software, SaaS and other technology agreements, as well as supply and distribution agreements. Connie particularly enjoys providing assistance with new technologies and has advised clients and negotiated contracts in the area of artificial intelligence. Connie also provides advice and counseling on intellectual property portfolio management and dispute resolution.
Connie previously taught both copyright and trademark law classes at IU McKinney law school and was named Indianapolis Copyright Law “Lawyer of the Year” in 2022 by The Best Lawyers in America®. Connie was also a founding member of the S. Jay Plager Intellectual Property American Inn of Court where she served on the Executive Committee for five years.
Indiana University Maurer School of Law, J.D., 1989, magna cum laude
Indiana University, B.S., Applied Mathematics, 1985
Northern District of Illinois
Northern District of Indiana
Southern District of Indiana
Chambers USA, Intellectual Property, 2025
World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000 (The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals), 2025
– Top Attorney in Indiana – Silver Band
The Best Lawyers in America®: Copyright, 2020-2026, “Lawyer of the Year,” 2022, 2024; Trademark, 2020-2026
Indianapolis Bar Foundation, Distinguished Fellow, 2016
Indiana Lawyer, Leadership in Law Awards, Distinguished Barrister, 2014
Executive Committee/Officer of The Indianapolis Intellectual Property American Inn of Court, 2018-2022; President 2022-2023
International Trademark Association (INTA)
Indianapolis Bar Association, Past Chair, Intellectual Property Section Executive Committee, 2014
Certified Mediator
Indiana Artisan, Inc., Board of Directors 2016-2020; legal counsel ongoing
NFTs, the Metaverse and Blockchain: Need a Drink?, Indianapolis Bar Association, October 2022
Author, “ERP vetting, contract negotiation and implementation“, published by The Indiana Lawyer, July 6, 2022
Co-Author, “How breaches expose businesses to multiple attacks“, published by The Indiana Lawyer, December 8, 2021
Author, “Trademarks in the Supreme Court: 2019-2020”, published by The Indiana Lawyer, December 11, 2019
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