Attorney profile
Katie Charleston Law, PC
The short version
Katie Charleston Law, PC is a Carmel, Indiana-based intellectual property and business law firm serving local clients and nationwide federal trademark and copyright matters.
Strengths
- Strong focus on trademarks, copyrights, and intellectual property protection, including searches, applications, maintenance, monitoring, and infringement support.
- Reviewers frequently describe the trademark process as clear, step-by-step, and less stressful because each stage is explained.
- Clients often praise timely communication, professionalism, and proactive coordination with the US Patent and Trademark Office.
- The firm handles a range of business and personal legal matters beyond IP, including contracts, operating agreements, disputes, trusts, and powers of attorney.
- Feedback highlights a knowledgeable, accessible team that works with entrepreneurs, creators, and businesses at different stages.
Considerations
- A few reviewers report communication problems, including difficulty reaching the attorney directly, delayed follow-up, and needing to stay on top of the firm.
- Some negative feedback concerns non-trademark matters, such as LLC formation or business disputes, where clients felt the effort or value did not match their expectations.
- At least one review describes a consultation or appointment issue, suggesting that scheduling and responsiveness can vary by matter.
About Katie Charleston Law, PC
Katie Charleston Law, PC is an intellectual property and business law firm based in Carmel, Indiana, serving the greater Indianapolis area and clients nationwide on federal IP matters. The practice is led by Attorney Katie Charleston, whose profile cites more than 16 years of legal experience and an extensive background in federal intellectual property work. The firm handles state-level IP matters for clients in Indiana, Texas, Florida, Nevada, and California, while representing clients across the country on federal trademark and copyright registration, enforcement, and infringement disputes.
Core services include trademark searches, applications, and maintenance; copyright registration and portfolio strategy; federal IP infringement claims and litigation support; brand monitoring and enforcement; licensing, ownership, and IP transfer agreements; and strategic counseling for creators and entrepreneurs. Reviews also reflect work beyond trademarks and copyrights, including operating agreements, business contracts, employment contract negotiation, business disputes, family trusts, and powers of attorney. The firm serves entrepreneurs, professionals, creators, and businesses at various stages, from first-time brand owners to established companies protecting existing marks.
Clients repeatedly praise the trademark process for being clear and manageable. Reviewers describe step-by-step guidance, patient explanations, and confidence gained from having each stage explained. Several note timely communication, professionalism, and proactive interactions with the US Patent and Trademark Office. Others highlight accessibility, responsiveness, and an ability to explain options efficiently without overcomplicating matters. The firm’s team-oriented approach and smooth intake process also appear in feedback, with clients mentioning timely appointments and helpful staff support.
The overall experience appears strongest for trademark and copyright matters, where clients frequently report successful registrations and useful guidance on infringement concerns. The firm holds a 4.5-star rating across 34 reviews, and the positive majority emphasizes knowledge, thoroughness, and client education. Limitations also surface: a small number of reviewers describe communication gaps, difficulty reaching the attorney directly, missed follow-up, or uneven effort on non-trademark business matters. Some owner responses dispute those accounts, but the pattern is part of the available feedback. Prospective clients with urgent or complex non-IP matters may want to clarify communication expectations and scope at the outset.
The office is at 1905 S New Market St Ste 169, Carmel, IN 46032. Its listed telephone number is +1463-363-0211. The practice website is www.katiecharlestonlaw.com.
Recurring feedback
What clients consistently mention
- Trademark and copyright clients commonly describe clear guidance, step-by-step support, and successful registration outcomes.
- Responsiveness and communication are recurring themes, with many positive comments about timely updates and some negative comments about follow-up.
- Reviewers frequently mention the firm's knowledge and ability to explain legal options without overcomplicating the process.
- Experiences with business, trust, and contract matters are more mixed than the trademark-focused feedback.
- Several reviews highlight the team's patience and support for clients who are new to intellectual property or business legal processes.
All reviews
4.5 out of five stars based on 34 reviews.
Login to see all reviews