Barrett McNagny

Barrett McNagny LLP is a long-established regional law firm headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, tracing its roots back to 1876. Operating from a single office, the firm serves clients primarily across Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. With approximately 46 lawyers, Barrett McNagny is recognized as one of the largest and oldest law partnerships in northeast Indiana, offering a full range of legal services rather than specializing as an IP boutique. Chambers and Partners recognized Barrett McNagny LLP in Band 3 for Corporate/M&A in the USA in 2026, and the firm has consistently been listed in Best Lawyers' "Best Law Firms" rankings for various practice areas in the Fort Wayne area, including Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Insurance.

The firm's intellectual property litigation practice encompasses patent, copyright, trademark, trade dress, and trade secret issues. While covering a broad spectrum, their IP practice description highlights expertise in biotechnology, medical device, and health services industries, particularly in obtaining, protecting, and enforcing patents. In its sole tracked patent litigation appearance, the firm demonstrated experience with patent disputes involving website technology, specifically related to drop-down menus on a web page.

Based on available case data, Barrett McNagny appears to primarily represent plaintiffs in patent litigation. In its one tracked case, Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company v. Aloft Media, LLC et al., the firm acted as lead counsel for the plaintiff, Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company, in a declaratory judgment action. The plaintiff notably sought declarations of non-infringement and patent invalidity, alleging the defendant operated as a "non-practicing entity" or "patent troll."

The most prominent tracked case is Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company v. Aloft Media, LLC et al. (Case No. 1:25-cv-00273, N.D. Ind.), filed on June 2, 2025. The case concluded quickly, with the plaintiff voluntarily dismissing all claims without prejudice just 35 days after filing on July 7, 2025. No merits ruling was issued, and public records are silent on any settlement terms, though the dismissal preserved Brotherhood Mutual's right to refile. While the firm's attorneys are licensed to represent clients before the U.S. Patent Office for patent application filing and prosecution, specific details regarding a notable PTAB or IPR filing/defense practice volume were not identified in public records.

Key attorneys in Barrett McNagny's intellectual property and litigation practice include Patrick G. Murphy, a partner focused on business and intellectual property litigation, and George Pappas, a registered patent and trademark attorney with over 30 years of experience. Connor R. Fleck is also a licensed patent attorney who represents clients before the U.S. Patent Office.