About Todd
Todd G. Vare: IP Advocate and Cybersecurity Counsel in Indianapolis
Todd G. Vare is a distinguished trial and appellate advocate who specializes in protecting his clients’ intellectual property rights, counseling on data security and privacy needs, and advocating for innovation.
Practice Areas
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Litigation - Patent
- Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law
- Trademark Law
Todd is deeply committed to his clients, providing steadfast loyalty and a passionate commitment to the law. His advocacy shines brightest where the intersection of business, competition, and legal issues are most complex.
Credentials
- Universities: Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, Miami University
- Education: JD from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law; BS in Economics from Miami University
- Bar Admissions: Indiana, United States (admitted since 2010)
- Awards and Recognitions:
- Litigation - Intellectual Property: Lawyer of the Year, Indianapolis (2025)
- Litigation - Intellectual Property: Lawyer of the Year, Indianapolis (2017)
- Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2012
- Litigation - Patent: Recognized by Best Attorney USA
- Data Security and Privacy Law: Recognized by Best Attorney USA
- Trademark Law: Recognized by Best Attorney USA
- Copyright Law: Practice Area recognized by Best Lawyer's
- Patent Law: Practice Area recognized by Best Lawyer's
- Firms: Barnes & Thornburg LLP (current)
- Affiliations:
- Co-chair of the firm’s Data Security and Privacy practice group at Barnes & Thornburg LLP
- Miami University Cybersecurity Symposium Advisory Board Member (2018-2023)
Todd works closely with clients to evaluate their data security needs, develop comprehensive plans, and manage responses to cyber-security incidents. As a trusted advisor, Todd ensures his clients’ intellectual property is well-protected in the ever-evolving landscape of innovation and competition.
Practice Areas
Education
Awards & Recognition
- Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Intellectual Property, Indianapolis (2025)
- Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Intellectual Property, Indianapolis (2017)
- Recognized: Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Recognized: Litigation - Patent
- Recognized: Privacy and Data Security Law
- Recognized: Trademark Law
- Practice Area: Copyright Law
- Practice Area: Patent Law
- Special Focus: Patent
- Special Focus: Trademark