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Intellectual Property Lawyers in Salem, OH: 2026 rankings

5 intellectual property lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Highest LFR Score in Salem: Karen T.W. Sutton Patent &Trademark Attorney, LFR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews.

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    Most-reviewed: Busch IP Law, 22 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 5 ranked after Karen T.W. Sutton Patent &Trademark Attorney; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

5 Salem intellectual property lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 5 rated law firms.

Top 5 intellectual property lawyers in Salem at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top 5 intellectual property lawyers in Salem at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inNotable for
1Karen T.W. Sutton Patent &Trademark Attorney635.0★ (54)Cranberry Township, 46 mi awayTop score
2Busch IP Law605.0★ (22)Brecksville, 46 mi awayMost reviews
3Ference & Associates Intellectual Property Law574.4★ (13)Carnot-Moon, 43 mi away—
4Sand, Sebolt & Wernow574.3★ (7)Canton, 31 mi away—
5Emerson Thomson Bennett563.9★ (7)Akron, 40 mi away—

All 5 intellectual property lawyers in Salem, in rank order

Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  2. #2 Busch IP Law

    Based in Brecksville, 46 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Patent attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3513 Patterson Cir, Richfield, OH 44286
    View profile for Busch IP Law(216) 200-6768

  4. #4 Sand, Sebolt & Wernow

    Based in Canton, 31 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Patent attorney”.

    • 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Aegis Tower, 4940 Munson St NW, Canton, OH 44718
    View profile for Sand, Sebolt & Wernow(330) 244-1174

How we ranked Salem intellectual property lawyers

We scored 5 Salem intellectual property lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Salem data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose an intellectual property lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many intellectual property law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. For patents, check the lawyer is registered to practice before the patent office and has worked in your technical field.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask an intellectual property lawyer

  • How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
  • How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
  • Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
  • Are you registered with the patent office?
  • Which official fees are not included in your fee?
  • Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?

Terms explained

Contingency fee
A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
Retainer
Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
Flat fee
One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
Limited-scope representation
Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
Statute of limitations
The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
Good standing
A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
Law society
The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
Board certification
Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
Attorney–client privilege
The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
Conflict check
The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
Pro bono
Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Legal aid
Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.

Intellectual property lawyers in Salem: frequently asked questions

Which intellectual property lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Salem?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked intellectual property lawyer in Salem, OH is Karen T.W. Sutton Patent &Trademark Attorney with an LFR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews. Busch IP Law (#2) and Ference & Associates Intellectual Property Law (#3) follow. We ranked 5 intellectual property lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many intellectual property lawyers are there in Salem?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 5 intellectual property lawyers serving Salem, OH. Counts are as of November 2026.

What Google rating do Salem intellectual property lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 5 rated intellectual property lawyers in Salem is 4.4★, with a median of 13 reviews. Karen T.W. Sutton Patent &Trademark Attorney has the most, 54 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank intellectual property lawyers?

Each intellectual property lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do intellectual property lawyers outside Salem count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Salem city center, our service radius for intellectual property lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.

Can intellectual property lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?

No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.

How do intellectual property lawyers in Salem, OH charge?

Intellectual property lawyers often charge a flat fee for trademark and patent filings (official fees are separate) and hourly rates for infringement disputes. Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $461 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

Who can file a patent application for me?

Before the US Patent and Trademark Office, only registered patent attorneys and patent agents may prosecute patent applications for others. Trademark filings can be handled by any licensed attorney. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of intellectual property lawyers in Salem, OH ranked?

By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.

Does a lawyer need an office in Salem?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for Salem

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 5 intellectual property lawyers serving Salem.

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