A Leader In Intellectual Property Law On A Global Scale
Wood Herron & Evans is a leading boutique intellectual property law firm composed of dedicated attorneys and support staff with a legacy of superior intellectual property legal services. We focus on building strong personal relationships while delivering a high return on value.
Integrity and in-depth legal expertise, coupled with technical and business experience, are the hallmarks of our service. We offer individualized attention to all our clients. For trusted and experienced guidance, contact us today at 888-564-4421.
Patents
Trademarks
Publishing
& Media
Enforcement
& Litigation
Secrets
Data Security
Managing Your
IP Assets
Transactions
& Media
& Litigation
Secrets
Data Security
IP Assets
Transactions
Accomplished IP Attorneys
We are a firm proud of its history and of its great achievements in intellectual property law. Ours is a rich tradition of steady growth. We strive to consistently reinvent ourselves in order to provide expert counsel that is cutting-edge, personalized and efficient. By providing in-house design and illustration as well as docketing services, we serve our clients start to finish with our IP legal solutions.
If you are interested in partnering with us, call our firm at 888-564-4421 or locally in Ohio at 513-548-5310. You may also contact us online to schedule an initial appointment.
A History of Excellence in Intellectual Property Law & Strategic Protection
At Wood Herron & Evans, we’ve helped clients protect their innovations and ideas since 1868. Based in Cincinnati and serving clients across the United States and worldwide, we are a trusted leader in intellectual property law.
We support a diverse client base, including multinational corporations, mid-sized enterprises, and innovative startups. With deep experience in patents, trademarks, trade dress, trade secrets, copyrights, licensing, and data privacy, our attorneys provide strategic counsel and tailored solutions to safeguard and maximize the value of our clients’ IP assets.
The Best Lawyers In America®, Super Lawyers® and Leading Lawyers℠
With a reputation for excellence, our lawyers have continually been included in these elite listings.
Best Lawyers awards are based exclusively on peer review using a sophisticated, transparent survey process designed to reflect meaningful evaluations of an attorneys legal services.
Super Lawyers is a service that reviews and rates lawyers of note who are recognized by their peers for their skills and have achieved significant professional success.
Leading Lawyers is a “lawyer finder” website that lists only leading and emerging lawyers recommended by their peers in statewide surveys. A lawyer cannot buy the distinction of being a leading lawyer or an emerging lawyer.
2026 Best Law Firms – Cincinnati
- Tier 1 Advertising Law
- Tier 1 Copyright Law
- Tier 1 Patent Law
- Tier 1 Trademark Law
- Tier 1 Litigation – Patent
- Tier 1 Litigation – Intellectual Property
2026 Best Lawyers
- Gregory F. Ahrens – Best Lawyers®, 2026 Litigation – Patent “Lawyer of the Year”
- David H. Brinkman
- Glenn D. Bellamy
- Thomas J. Burger
- Sarah Otte Graber
- Thomas W. Humphrey
- Lori Krafte – Best Lawyers®, 2026 Copyright Law “Lawyer of the Year.”
- Sean K. Owens
- J. Dwight Poffenberger Jr.
- Kathryn E. Smith
WHE Recognized Super Lawyers:
- Gregory F. Ahrens
- Glenn D. Bellamy
- David H. Brinkman
- David A. Fitzgerald
- W. Scott Gaines
- Kenneth B. Germain
- Sarah Otte Graber
- Thomas W. Humphrey
- Sean K. Owens
- Kathryn E. Smith
- Kurt A. Summe
2025 Leading Lawyers
- Gregory F. Ahrens
- Glenn D. Bellamy
- Thomas J. Burger
- David H. Brinkman
- Scott Gaines
- Kenneth B. Germain
- Randall S. Jackson, Jr.
- David E. Jefferies
- Lori Krafte
- Dwight Poffenberger, Jr.