Luke E. Steffe

Patent Litigation

Luke represents clients in patent litigation matters across a range of different industries spanning from inflatable products to proprietary fashion designs. He also leverages his research skills to monitor changes in firm clients’ industries, proactively identifying potential disputes to ensure they have a robust litigation strategy.

Luke is involved in every step of the litigation process — from pre-litigation matters like pre-suit investigations through expert discovery and into trial. He regularly works with expert witnesses and technical evidence in disputes regarding clients’ innovations in the consumer products spaces, including patents covering performance-related product features and other complex innovations. He has supported clients in a variety of district court jurisdictions as well as before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).

Trademark Infringement & False Advertising

Luke helps clients assert and defend against claims of trademark infringement and false advertising in judicial and administrative forums from district courts to the National Advertising Division. His trademark and advertising practice regularly involves navigating multifaceted disputes regarding sophisticated and highly regulated industries including the pharmaceutical, consumer products, and telecommunications spaces. He works with clinical trial data, peer-reviewed literature, and other scientific evidence to represent clients in challenges involving advertising for scientifically complex products in high-value matters.

Mentorship

Luke is an active member of the firm’s recruitment committee and has a passion for mentoring summer associates and junior attorneys. As a part of his dedication to mentorship, Luke also takes interest in developing practical tips for leveraging AI in legal practices for law schools and junior associates.

Prior Experience

During his time at Indiana University Maurer School of Law, Luke was a member of the Intellectual Property Clinic, and his creative approach to problem solving played an integral part in the Clinic’s launch of a Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) initiative — the first program in the country to support NCAA athletes as they navigate the ever-changing legal landscape. He also served as a legal intern for Indiana University’s Office of Vice President and General Counsel, handling quick-turn research regarding contract disputes, employment law, and compliance with federal regulations. In this role, Luke also wrote and reviewed agreements for the licensing of IU’s intellectual property portfolio.

Luke completed a judicial internship with Judge Jose M. Rodriguez in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida.

Personal Interests

Luke enjoys playing and listening to music, traveling and exploring local food scenes, and keeping up with the latest in fashion design.