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Joel Tragesser

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Intellectual Property-Trademark Attorney & Indianapolis Office Managing Partner at Quarles & Brady LLP
📍 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Joel Tragesser is the Indianapolis Office Managing Partner at Quarles & Brady LLP, where he advises companies on trademark law, brand management, and intellectual property litigation. A graduate of Vanderbilt University Law School, he focuses on aligning legal strategy with his clients business goals.

Joel maintains strong connections with his alma mater, Wabash College, and supports fellow alumni. He is also active in the Indianapolis legal community, showing a particular interest in mentorship and the professional development of early-career lawyers.

He has been named "Lawyer of the Year" in Indianapolis multiple times by Best Lawyers® for his work in both Trademark and Copyright Law.

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Experience
29 Years
Current Role
Intellectual Property-Trademark Attorney & Indianapolis Office Managing Partner
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Priorities

Topics Joel cares about

Trademark & Brand Law
This is his core specialty, focusing on prosecuting trademarks, licensing, and protecting brand assets for companies.
IP Litigation
He has extensive experience litigating infringement, false advertising, and unfair competition claims in federal and state courts.
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Career

Work history

5-2014
Intellectual Property-Trademark Attorney & Indianapolis Office Managing Partner
Quarles & Brady LLP
1-2009 - 5-2014
Intellectual Property Member
Frost Brown Todd
3-1999 - 1-2009
Intellectual Property Partner
Locke Reynolds LLP
5-1996 - 2-1999
Litigation Associate
Ortale, Kelley, Herbert & Crawford
In the press

Media appearances

Joel E. Tragesser Featured in Article "Indiana Patent Law Delaying Demand Letters". Featured in Quarles & Brady LLP Newsroom
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Joel Tragesser Ranked in World Trademark Review 1000. Featured in Quarles & Brady LLP Newsroom
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Education
1994 - 1997
JD
Vanderbilt University Law School
1991 - 1994
A.B.
Wabash College
8-1987 - 6-1991
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Kokomo High School
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