Hartman Global IP Law

About Hartman Global IP Law

Hartman Global IP Law is an intellectual property law firm located at 2621 E Chicago St in Valparaiso, Indiana. The practice focuses on patents, trademarks, and copyrights, with trademark services spanning applications, infringement matters, trademark law, protection, and selection. The firm’s website describes more than 30 years of experience protecting intellectual property and states that its team of attorneys has served clients since 1990. It also reports having assisted more than 100 organizations, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses, start-ups, and individuals. Its industry experience includes medical and healthcare, materials sciences and processes, mechanical engineering, retail and distribution, IoT and computer technology, software and applications, and manufacturing and industry. Success stories highlighted on the site include work with PittMoss, Urschel Laboratories, and SENSIT Technologies. The firm emphasizes attorney training, credentials, years of experience, and a highly personalized approach. It presents itself as offering local presence, prompt service, and global reach, and its website includes a FAQ section and news and insights resources. Reviews for the Valparaiso office show an overall rating of 4.00 from 11 reviews, with a mix of mostly five-star ratings and a few lower ratings. Recurring positive feedback centers on helpfulness with the trademark process, quick and helpful communication, knowledgeable explanations of trademark and copyright law, and a friendly, professional atmosphere. One reviewer noted meeting with Ms. Hartman for over an hour and receiving thorough answers to questions about trademark and copyright law. Another mentioned choosing the firm after visiting other firms and strongly recommending it. On the critical side, a reviewer described an unsatisfactory experience involving a copyright defense matter, stating that the firm was not helpful, advised settling or giving the plaintiff what was sought, and was unresponsive to emails. That reviewer also distinguished between prosecuting and defending copyright suits. Overall, Hartman Global IP Law appears best known for trademark and patent guidance for businesses and inventors, while feedback suggests that copyright defense work may warrant closer vetting with the firm.

One reviewer criticizes advice to settle a copyright defense matter and says email contact was difficult. Other clients praise helpful trademark communication and thorough IP explanations, so the critical account contrasts with those experiences.