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Hiker Located after Overnight Search (Orange County).

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ndiana Conservation Officers responded to a call of an overdue hiker in the Hoosier National Forest late Monday night.  A 19 year-old male was located along the Springs Valley trail, outside of French Lick, after nearly 12 hours of searching.

The hiker’s father became concerned after his son left for a hike on Saturday, and failed to return on Monday.  Indiana Conservation Officers, Hoosier National Forest personnel, and members of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department initiated a search just after 10:00 last night.

Officers searched with K-9 units and ATVs late into the night with no success.  After resuming the search at daylight with an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), an Indiana Conservation Officer located the hiker, who was clad in a tank top and shorts, along the trail. Though exhausted, the man was otherwise in good condition, and had a tearful reunion with his father.

Indiana Conservation Officers strongly encourage all hikers to be prepared when taking to the woods.  In addition to a cell phone, necessary items should include a current map of the trails, compass, first aid kit, flashlight, and extra food and water.

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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 Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.

Jhanaie S. Wickware: Assisting a criminal (Level 5 Felony)

Keshea Alexandria Lee Johnson: Assisting a criminal (Level 5 Felony)

James Steven Roberts: Possession of a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Level 6 Felony), Public intoxication (Class B misdemeanor)

George James Robertson: Possession of a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Level 6 Felony), Dealing in a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Level 6 Felony), Dealing in a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Level 6 Felony)

Trudy C. Hendrix: Dealing in a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Level 6 Felony), Maintaining a common nuisance – controlled substances (Level 6 Felony)

Bryan Ray Duncan: Unlawful possession or use of a legend drug (Level 6 Felony)

Danielle Nicole Burress: Dealing in marijuana (Level 6 Felony)

Trevon Brown: Dealing in marijuana (Level 6 Felony)

Austin Michael French: Dealing in a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 6 Felony), Maintaining a common nuisance – controlled substances (Level 6 Felony), Operating a motor vehicle without ever receiving a license (Class A misdemeanor)

Tiffany N. Fraser: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)

Franoties Lequinn Starks: Attempt Residential entry (Level 6 Felony), Intimidation (Level 6 Felony), Attempt Obstruction of justice (Level 6 Felony), Cri

Chance Allen Miller: Conspiracy Dealing in a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Level 6 Felony), Dealing in a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Level 6 Felony), Maintaining a common nuisance – controlled substances (Level 6 Felony)

Kenneth Eugene McNear: Conspiracy Dealing in a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Level 6 Felony), Maintaining a common nuisance – controlled substances (Level 6 Felony)

Joseph A. Copeland: Residential entry (Level 6 Felony), Residential entry (Level 6 Felony), Sexual battery (Level 6 Felony), Dealing in a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor)

Dustin R. Vacha: Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 6 Felony), Public intoxication (Class B misdemeanor)

James Douglas Woolfolk: Intimidation (Level 6 Felony)

Keela Ann Kerney: Possession of a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Level 6 Felony)

Michael Lee Blankenship Jr.: Possession of a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Level 6 Felony)

Loretta J. Stephens: Conspiracy Dealing in a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Level 6 Felony), Maintaining a common nuisance – controlled substances (Level 6 Felony)

Jessica Lynn Gatlin: Assisting a criminal (Level 5 Felony), Conspiracy Obstruction of justice (Level 6 Felony), Obstruction of justice (Level 6 Felony)

Eugene Owen Johnson: Criminal confinement (Level 3 Felony), Criminal confinement (Level 3 Felony), Intimidation (Level 5 Felony), Domestic battery (

Foriest, Thomas and Harrison sign with Evansville

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The Evansville Otters signed left-handed pitcher Nathan Foriest, shortstop Toby Thomas and outfielder and third baseman Travis Harrison.

Foriest, a Kingston Springs, Tenn. native, arrives in Evansville after playing affiliated baseball in the San Diego Padres organization from 2015-16.

“He has been throwing in some affiliated team tryouts and we’ve heard good things about him,” Otters manager Andy McCauley said. “Nathan will be competing for a starting job but he could also be an effective left-handed option out of the bullpen.”

Splitting time between Fort Wayne and Tri-City in 2016, Foriest went 1-1 with a 3.67 ERA in 25 games and 34 1/3 innings. He also struck out 45 batters.

In two seasons playing affiliated baseball, Foriest was 3-1 with a 2.91 ERA.

Foriest played for Middle Tennessee State University before being drafted in the 35th round of the MLB Amateur Draft by the Padres in 2015.

Thomas, a Mobile, Ala. native, played in the Chicago White Sox organization from 2013-17 after being drafted in the 21st round out of Pensacola Junior College.

He saw time in Bristol, Kannapolis, Great Falls, Winston-Salem and Birmingham during his five seasons. In his professional career, Thomas has appeared in 413 games and he batted .263 with 21 home runs and 165 RBIs.

“Toby is coming off two really good seasons with the White Sox,” McCauley said. “I believe if he is given the chance to play everyday again he can get another shot at organizational ball.

“Toby will be starting in our middle infield and I expect him to be hitting at the top of the order.”

Harrison, a Tustin, Calif. native, was drafted in the first round of the 2011 draft by the Minnesota Twins organization out of Tustin High School.

In six seasons with the Twins, Harrison batted .245 with 38 home runs and 277 RBIs. He appeared in 636 games, splitting time between Elizabethton, Cedar Rapids, Fort Myers and Chattanooga from 2012-17.

“I’m really excited to see Travis in Evansville because he came highly recommended by a scout I trust,” McCauley said. “Travis has worked with Rob Watson previously in his career and that relationship was crucial to his signing.”

Evansville will celebrate Bosse Field’s Opening Night May 11 against the Washington Wild Things at 6:35 p.m.

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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 Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.

Brandon J. Hatcher: Operating a motor vehicle after forfeiture of license for life (Level 5 Felony)

Dewey Lee Jacobs II: Operating a vehicle as an habitual traffic violator (Level 6 Felony)

Yeroc Shantez Pauley: Carrying a handgun without a license (level 5 Felony)

Maranda Leeanna Higgs: Theft (Level 6 Felony), Attempt Forgery (Level 6 Felony)

Broderick Deon Swint: Operating a vehicle as an habitual traffic violator (Level 6 Felony), Disorderly conduct (Class B misdemeanor)

Kelli J. Colson: Neglect of a dependent (Level 6 Felony), Dealing in a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Class A misdemeanor)

Calvin Daniel Dillard: Battery against a public safety official (Level 6 Felony), Intimidation (Level 6 Felony), Public intoxication (Class B misdemeanor), Disorderly conduct (Class B misdemeanor)

Arlene Lucile Cano: Unlawful possession or use of a legend drug (Level 6 Felony)

Megan Lee Freeman: Unlawful possession or use of a legend drug (Level 6 Felony), Unlawful possession or use of a legend drug (Level 6 Felony), Theft (Class A misdemeanor)

Martin Nolan Harmon-Presley: Dealing in methamphetamine (Level 4 Felony), Conspiracy Dealing in methamphetamine (Level 5 Felony), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor)

Michael Joseph Mitchell: Dealing in methamphetamine (Level 4 Felony), Conspiracy Dealing in methamphetamine (Level 5 Felony), Operating a vehicle as an habitual traffic violator (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony), Maintaining a common nuisance – controlled substances (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor)

Darren M. Lockridge: Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony), Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Reckless driving (Class C misdemeanor)

Tamara Renae Johnson: Battery by means of a deadly weapon (Level 5 Felony), Intimidation (Level 6 Felony), Intimidation (Level 6 Felony), Battery against a public safety official (Level 6 Felony)

Bruce A. Howard Jr.: Possession of cocaine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of marijuana (Class A misdemeanor)

Scott William Mallory: Possession of a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Level 6 Felony), Public intoxication (Class B misdemeanor)

David Wesley Helvey: Possession of a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Level 6 Felony), Public intoxication (Class B misdemeanor)

Nickolas R. Krohn: Unlawful possession or use of a legend drug (Level 6 Felony), Possession of marijuana (Class A misdemeanor)

Amanda Leigh Smith: Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 6 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)

Moses Aaron Davis: Receiving stolen auto parts (Level 6 Felony)

Robert Louis Sebree Jr.: Operating a motor vehicle after forfeiture of license for life (Level 5 Felony)

Brian Lee Gardner: Carrying a handgun without a license (Level 5 Felony)

Daniel Elvis Schneider: Stalking (Level 5 Felony)

Christopher Nicholas Oman: Unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon (Level 4 Felony), Possession of methamphetamine (Level 4 Felony), Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 5 Felony)

Krystle Louise Cupp: Leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death (Level 5 Felony)

Kyle Preston Beier: Possession of a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Level 6 Felony)

Jeffrey David Weyer: Operating a vehicle as an habitual traffic violator (Level 6 Felony)

Vincent Joseph Steele III: Maintaining a common nuisance – controlled substances (Level 6 Felony)

Robert Elliot: Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony)

Shane Edward Melton: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (Class C misdemeanor)

Christopher Wayne Ford: Theft (Level 6 Felony), Theft (Level 6 Felony), Theft (Level 6 Felony)

EPD ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD REPORT

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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http://www.vanderburghsheriff.com/jail-recent-booking-records.aspx

IS IT TRUE APRIL 24, 2018

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We hope that today’s “IS IT TRUE” will provoke honest and open dialogue concerning issues that we, as responsible citizens of this community, need to address in a rational and responsible way?

IS IT TRUE that the City of Evansville is once again trying to play God in a selective way when it comes to playing music in close proximity to neighborhoods?…this time someone seems to have crafted a resolution for the Evansville City Council that puts Marina Point in the crosshairs of a policy that is almost impossible to enforce?  …the things that need to be on the mind of the members of the Evansville City Council when they vote on this resolution during next Council meeting are ‘restraint of trade”, “unequal protection under the law”, and “tortious interference”?…all of these illegal actions could well be alleged by the owners of Marina Point and the owners of the business that leases the outdoor entertainment venue?…one may ask just why on earth that the Funk in the City can make noise in Goosetown, the Jazz Festival, and other bars can make loud noises in the downtown that has over 200 condos, but the people at Marina Point must be silenced so that less than a dozen or so residents living in plush homes located across the bay from the Marina are not disturbed by live music?…this whole thing smacks of selective enforcement and sets a terrible precedent in a blue collar town where all people should be treated equally?

IS IT TRUE if the proposed comprehensive noise ordinance passes the noise enforcement responsibility will up to the local police? …we agree with 2nd Ward Councilwomen Missy Mosby “that it would not be the correct use of our police resources to assign members of the EPD to handle noise ordinance complaints”?  …our policeman need to be fighting crime and not writing citations for noise violations?

IS IT TRUE we commend the owner of KC”S Marina Pointe for making around $120,000 worth of improvements to help stifle the noise coming from the bar when live bands play?  …that numerous e-mails were sent out between Harbors Edge residents, elected and appointed public officials concerning the drafting of the proposed noise ordinance have gotten into the wrong hands?  …we hope Mr. K. C. Chesser will decide to share them with members of the local media and the general public alike because we hear they are real eye-openers?

IS IT TRUE that Councilmembers Mosby, Weaver, Hayden and Elpers did a creditable job in debating the loyal opposition to why this ordnance should be voted down? …we have no idea what Councilwoman Michelle Mercer was trying to say concerning this issue?

IS IT TRUE we are told that this issue alone will guarantee that the people voting in the 2019 City Council and Mayoral elections shall be substantially higher than the 7% of register voters that voted in the last city election? …people are getting sick and tired of too much government controlling our lives?

IS IT TRUE that the University of Southern Indiana has finally announced who will be the new leader of the college?…after spending on the order $100,000 to a head hunter, Ron Roshon has been hired to replace the retiring Linda Bennett?…it is expected that when the salary for Rochon is released to the public that he will be earning about $300,000 putting him in the upper echelon of public employees in the State of Indiana?…here is one thing that USI get right about compensation and that is the fact that there are many professors and administrators who are paid more than the basketball coach?
IS IT TRUE that several members of the Mole Nation are telling the City-County Observer that Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke is working behind closed doors to hand the poorly performing Victory Theatre to the Signature School?…for those who do not know, the Signature School is a downtown magnet high school that consistently ranks among the TOP 10 PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA?…Signature School is often the only high school in the entire State of Indiana that ranks in the top 500 high schools in the country?…we wonder just why on earth anyone with two brain cells to rub together would want to saddle a great school with the burden of a neglected and underperforming theater?…to shove that old theater down the throat of the Signature School would be about as much of a handicap as when Tonya Harding’s husband hit Nancy Kerrigan in the knee with a club right before the USA Olympic tryouts?…we admonish Mayor Winnecke to leave the Signature School alone?…they are doing a great job without any interference or “help” from a darn politician looking to unload a pig in a poke?
IS IT TRUE that the EPD is getting ready to appoint a Homeless Outreach officer in the very near future?  …this new position will come from the current EPD budget and the new positio0n shall be filed by an office current on the street?
IS IT TRUE that Vanderburgh County Commissioner Cheryl Musgrave is leading the way to install sidewalk and additional walking trails project on North Green River Road?…if approved this worthy project will allow for more green space and walkability for the citizens of Northern Vanderburgh County? …the CCO, commend Commissioner Musgrave for thinking of the families who have decided to live and work in that part of the county?
IS IT TRUE that the Republican Primary race for 2nd District County Commissioner is really becoming something to watch?  …look like this race is between the establishment candidate (old political guard) and a new direction candidate with extensive business experiences?
IS IT TRUE that 31 States now recognize concealed gun carrying permits?  …many States also allow people to apply for a gun permit online?
IS IT TRUE we commend Evansville Courier and Press writer John Martin for providing their reader’s with informative and accurate articles concerning complex issues?  … it’s a recognized fact that both John Martin and Jon Web are the literary mainstays of the Evansville Courier and Press?
IS IT TRUE we would like to thank assistant City Clerk Ashten Stenftenagel Collins for providing us with the upcoming City Council meeting agendas in a timely manner?
IS IT TRUE that the University of Evansville baseball Aces are suffering through one of their worst seasons ever with a 1-9 record in conference and only 7-26 overall?…they have not won one game outside of the friendly confines of Braun Stadium?…Perhaps more than just a new basketball coach is needed to breathe hope into the Purple Ace Nation?…the last really competitive team was the 2006 team that Wes Carroll was an assistant coach on that was on the verge of going to the College World Series until South Carolina figured out how to hit the Aces pitching?…baseball is a tradition in Evansville and the fans deserve better that is being played right now?
Todays “Readers Poll” question is: If the Republican primary for the 2nd District County Commission race was held today who would you vote for?
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“Heated” Discussion Leads To Noise Ordinance Table

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APRIL 24th, 2018 Jeff Goldberg JEFF GOLDBERG EVANSVILLE, INDIANA

The temperature in the Evansville City Council chambers was as hot as the decibels they were discussing. The air conditioning may have been broken and the sheer number of people inside of the chambers caused the heat and a proposed citywide noise ordinance lead to a heated discussion.

The ordinance, which was put forth by council members Connie Robinson and Dan Adams, looks to make a more comprehensive noise ordinance for the city.

As it stands right now, the noise ordinance in the city is only enforceable by the local EPA and there is just one member of the Evansville EPA and he heads home at 5 PM. That ordinance more focuses on industrial sound. The ordinance that was up for discussion at Monday’s council meeting would make clear definitions for how loud people and establishments can be in different areas of the city and at different times of the day. As well, the ordinance could be enforced by local police.

The discussion of the ordinance opened up with comments by members of the council. This was highlighted by a discussion on if the ordinance would be the correct use of police resources. Councilwoman Mosby argued that it would not, and she was quickly rebuffed by Councilman Adams, who say there are already 1,900 noise related complaints yearly.

The heated part of the discussion really opened up when the public got involved. Their comments showed a clear divide: is this a citywide problem or just a problem in one neighborhood? This was exemplified when after the first person up to the microphone said this problem effects everyone in Evansville, the next woman up pointed directly to KC’s Marina Pointe.

For their part, many members of KC’s Marina Pointe were on hand to show what improvements they are making to stifle the noise the popular bar makes on a nightly basis. They say they’ve added around $120,000 dollars to the bar to help make sure the sound stays in the bar.

Many people spoke for and against the noise ordinance, a few neighborhood presidents were there to speak against, saying members of their respective neighborhoods have been complaining for years.

The true standout of the public was a local auctioneer who pointed out how this ordinance could really be a potential pitfall for him. Jonathan Embry said that when he holds estate sales at people’s home a crowd of nearly 100 could show up. That on top of a PA system would certainly be above the residential noise ordinance as proposed, Embry says.

It was those fears that led Councilwoman Robinson to ask for a 30 day table for the measure. After Councilman Dan McGinn pointed out this table may actually save the ordinance, the month long table was voted for unanimously.

Jeff Goldberg

Vectren And CenterPoint Energy Announce Merger Of Companies

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Customers to expect same level of safe and reliable service
Early this morning, CenterPoint Energy and Vectren Corporation announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement, to form a leading energy delivery, infrastructure and services company serving more than 7 million customers across the United States.

CenterPoint Energy is a domestic energy delivery company that includes electric transmission & distribution, natural gas distribution and energy services operations. The company serves more than 5 million metered customers primarily in Arkansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, CenterPoint has nearly 8,000 employees.

I want to ensure you and all customers that this agreement will have no impact on you or your energy service while this transaction progresses toward closing, and we will continue to reliably and safely serve our 1.2 million gas and electric customers now and well into the future as the newly combined company moves forward.

Today’s news marks the next chapter for Vectren and its subsidiary companies. CenterPoint is the right partner because they demonstrate the values and commitment to customers and communities long demonstrated by Vectren. Together, we will be a stronger, more competitive company that will be well-positioned to continue to provide value for all of our stakeholders in the years to come.

CenterPoint is committed to all of Vectren’s stakeholders as evidenced by the terms of this agreement:

• The combined company’s natural gas utilities operations will be headquartered in Evansville, Ind., where Vectren utility operations are currently based today; the combined utility will serve ~4.5 million natural gas customers in eight states.

• Indiana electric operations will remain headquartered in Evansville; CenterPoint will establish a chief business officer for Vectren’s electric business, who will directly report to CenterPoint’s CEO and spearhead southwestern Indiana’s electric grid modernization and generation transition initiatives recently underway.

• In addition to utility field employees, CenterPoint Energy will retain key operational activities in support of the utilities in Evansville.

• The Vectren Foundation will remain based in Evansville, and employee volunteerism and grants will continue within the communities we serve. In fact, CenterPoint will fund the Foundation at an additional $3 million per year over the next five years (once the transaction is closed).

• Vectren and CenterPoint have made significant commitments to employees to preserve opportunities as the integration process gets underway.

The transaction must be approved by several federal regulatory agencies, and Vectren’s shareholders and other customary closing conditions must be satisfied before the parties can close. The parties will also make regulatory filings in Indiana and Ohio. This process will take several months and the parties are targeting closing the transaction by the first quarter of 2019.

As you can imagine, we are actively communicating with a number of stakeholders, and our focus is very much on the customers we serve and our employees who help deliver that service. We pledge to continue to keep you updated as this integration process moves forward. Today is the beginning of a bright future for the evolution of our company, and we are optimistic about becoming part of the CenterPoint Energy family.

Regards,

Carl Chapman
Chairman, President and CEO
Vectren Corporation

SPOTLIGHT: MEET RICK MARTIN PATENT, TRADEMARK AND COPYWRITE ATTORNEY

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Since Rick was a kid he enjoyed taking things apart to find out how they work. While this “skill” might have been annoying to his mom when it came time to vacuum, it’s a great asset to inventors who need someone to figuratively tear their idea apart and put it into words that the patent office understands – something he also knows a lot about, since he previously worked as a patent examiner at the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. For over 25 years, Rick has been helping entrepreneurs and businesses protect their ideas, inventions, and identities through patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets and related contracts, licenses and agreements.

Occasionally when he takes something apart and put it back together, there are parts left over – something he likes to refer to as “improvements.” While some may consider this claim dubious – particularly when the “improvement” he made to his bicycle after a cycling trip to France resulted in his being launched over the handlebars on his first ride back in the States – he’s constantly improving the intellectual property portfolios of his clients, bringing value to their ideas, inventions and identities. He regularly advises and assists clients in identifying and protecting inventions with patents as well as navigating the minefield of competitor patents that may affect their ability to commercialize their ideas. Rick has obtained hundreds of patents for inventors in a variety of fields, including timing systems, mine safety devices, broadband antennas, RFID, electronics, ranging, oil & gas, semiconductors, and other mechanical and electro-mechanical devices. He has also worked with clients to acquire, protect and enforce their rights to valuable trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.

Rick holds a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University – Boiler Up!, and a J.D. from Catholic University Columbus School of Law School in Washington, D.C. After working for large law firms in Texas, his fierce independence got the best of him and he decided to return to his Midwestern roots where he founded Martin IP Law Group.

EDITORS FOOTNOTES:  Martin IP Law Group is not a typical law firm.  Their practice focuses on Intellectual Property – Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, and Trade Secrets. They will help you build value in your business by protecting your ideas, inventions, and identity, including:

  • Identifying and assessing the value of intellectual property;
  • Preparing and prosecuting the US and International patent and trademark applications.
  • Preparing freedom-to-operate opinions, validity/invalidity opinions and infringement/ non-infringement opinions.
  • Conducting due diligence of third-party IP portfolios for acquisition, litigation and/or design-around.
  • Conducting negotiations and drafting agreements relating to assignment, licensing, and other transactions affecting the intellectual property.
  •  If you have any questions concerning Patents | Trademarks | Copyrights please contact Mr. Martin at 318 Main Street | Suite 503 | Evansville, IN 47708 ( 812.492.4478  | rick@ipsolutionslaw.com  or |www.IPSolutionsLaw.com
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