Alexander J. Farrell

Alexander J. Farrell is an intellectual property attorney at Best & Flanagan in Minneapolis. Farrell handles patent prosecution, IP litigation, trademarks and branding, copyrights, domain name disputes, technology matters, and intellectual property ownership and commercialization. As a registered patent attorney, he works with clients ranging from startups to multinational companies. His practice focuses on protecting innovations and brands, enforcing intellectual property rights, and resolving disputes that affect technology and business assets.

Farrell earned a J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law in 2009 and a B.A. in Politics from Drake University in 2005. His legal education supports work across patent, trademark, copyright, litigation, and technology matters. He is admitted in Minnesota, before the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota and other federal courts, and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. His training supports both prosecution and contested intellectual property proceedings.

Farrell’s experience includes patent and trademark disputes, patent prosecution, technology counseling, and intellectual property commercialization. He has worked on matters involving inter partes review proceedings, infringement litigation, and trademark injunction issues. His practice also addresses advertising and marketing law, web and e-commerce matters, and social media issues. By combining prosecution and litigation experience, he helps clients consider how intellectual property protection, enforcement, and business strategy interact throughout a product or brand lifecycle.

Alexander J. Farrell has been recognized for intellectual property and patent work, including listings in Minnesota legal publications and professional awards. Farrell has served in leadership and educational roles with the Minnesota Intellectual Property Law Association and participates in technology-law activities through the Minnesota State Bar Association. His practice emphasizes practical protection of inventions, brands, and creative assets while helping clients respond to disputes and make informed decisions about valuable intellectual property.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Best & Flanagan LLP
• Tech Law Section Council Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
• Board of Directors 6 Education Committee, Minnesota Intellectual Property Law Association
• Member, Federal Bar Association
• Member, Richfield Foundation
• Member, Spider Chain of Lakes Association
• Member, Drake University Regional Alumni Board

Licensed State

• Minnesota

Education

• William Mitchell College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Drake University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Politics

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