Natalie J. Dean

Natalie J. Dean

Reichel Stohry LLP β€’ Indianapolis, IN
Contracts AgreementsFinancial ServicesHealthcareManufacturingTransportation

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Contact

Email
Phone
(317) 566-1522
Address
212 W 10th St Ste A285, Indianapolis, IN, 46202-5671, US

Professional

About

Patent attorney practicing in all areas of intellectual property, with also over 10 years experience in commercial agreement work related to technology products and services. Throughout her career she has worked with all sizes of companies, ranging from entrepreneurial start-ups to Fortune 500 corporations. Natalie assists clients in the preparation and negotiation of a wide variety of commercial agreements, including services (subscription and otherwise), reseller, referral, supply and manufacturing agreements. Her experience in this area touches a wide range of industries including software, online services, banking, life sciences, food, and healthcare. In particular, for at least the last 5 years, a large part of her practice has focused on drafting and negotiating IT-based agreements in the highly regulated financial services and information technology industries. Additionally, Natalie assists clients with a variety of transactions, including the acquisition/sale of assets and technology transfer. As a registered patent attorney, Natalie also assists clients with obtaining protection for their intellectual property by securing patents, trademarks and copyrights, as well as with protecting and leveraging those rights through licensing, enforcement and defense. She routinely provides clients with business planning assistance to protect and enhance the value of their intellectual property, whether in connection with an established business or in connection with entity formation and starting a new business. The unique breath of her experience has enabled her to develop a comprehensive understanding of the intellectual property issues most companies face, as well as a healthy appreciation for how the different aspects of intellectual property and product commercialization interact in a corporate environment. Licensed to practice in all State and Federal courts in Indiana and before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Scientific/technical background in biomedical science; however, she has worked with clients in various fields including computer applications and services, life sciences, medical and scientific laboratory instruments, chemical, biotechnology, and transportation. Natalie has a Bachelor in Science from Texas A&M University where she also completed a University Undergraduate Research Fellowship. In 2002, she was awarded best life sciences thesis in connection with such Fellowship research in the field of molecular genetics. Licensed to practice in all State and Federal courts in Indiana and before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. In her down time, Natalie enjoys running, live music, dressage, hiking, and chasing after her two kids.

About Contracts Agreements Law

Contract attorneys draft, review, and negotiate agreements to protect clients' interests. They help resolve disputes when contracts are breached. Common matters include contract drafting, contract review, negotiations, breach of contract.

Credentials

Education
2005 Indiana University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 2002 Texas A&M University BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Publications
2008 National Business Institute Seminar Trademarks and Unfair Competition Law 2007 American Bar Association Biotech Briefing Ensuring Patent Protection in the Face of Freedom to Operate Issues: How a Long-Term Solution to a Short-Term Problem Could Be Detrimental 2007 National Business Institute Seminar Ethics in Patent Law 2005 Indiana Health Law Review Understanding the Disparity in Availability of Prescription Drugs in the United States: Compromise May Be the Answer 2003 Cloning & Stem Cells UPI Extends Life of Primary Porcine Fetal Fibroblasts in Culture
Associations
2013 - Present Indiana Military Family Foundation, Inc. Board Member 2013 - 2013 Austin Energy Regional Science Festival Judge 2008 - 2010 American Bar Association YLD-Intellectual Property & Internet Law Committee Chair 2008 - 2010 Indianapolis Bar Association Intellectual Property Executive Committee Chair and Member 2007 - 2010 Indiana Health Industry Forum Member
Speaking
2016 In-House Presentation to Contract Managers Indemnification, Confidentiality, and Client Data Provisions in Licensing Agreements 2015 In-House Presentation Negotiating Service Agreements in the Highly Regulated Financial Services Industry 2009 WE Conference Protecting Your Stuff: What Every Engineer Needs to Know About Patent Protection 2008 Continuing Legal Education Trademarks and Unfair Competition 2007 Continuing Legal Education Ethics in Patent Law
Updated: Mar 08, 2026