Top Intellectual Property Lawyers From Minnesota​

Minnesota’s diverse economy—from medical devices in Minneapolis to creative ventures in St. Paul—relies on strong intellectual property law. Innovators across the state face challenges in branding, patent filings, and IP licensing. We’ve gathered top-rated IP attorneys in Minnesota—professionals known for their collaborative style, sharp legal insight, and commitment to protecting what clients build.

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Paul Godfread
Legal Specialization: Business, Intellectual Property
Practice Areas: Contracts & Agreements, Copyright, Debt & Lending, Licensing, Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Trademark
Kesang T. Steinmetz
Legal Specialization: Business, Employment, Environmental, Intellectual Property, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Banking & Finance, Business Litigation, Commercial Real Estate, Construction & Development, Copyright, Corporate & Incorporation, Employee Benefits, ...
Jason W. Burgmaier
Legal Specialization: Intellectual Property
Practice Areas: Copyright, Licensing, Patent, Trademark
Jerry W. Blackwell
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Intellectual Property, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Antitrust & Trade Law, Appeals, Arbitration, Business Litigation, Class Action, Construction & Development, ...
Ernest (Pat) Shriver
Legal Specialization: Business, Intellectual Property
Practice Areas: Banking & Finance, Business Litigation, Copyright, Corporate & Incorporation, Intellectual Property Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Trade Secrets, ...
Olivia Bradford
Legal Specialization: Intellectual Property
Practice Areas: Copyright, Patent, Trademark
Devan Padmanabhan
Legal Specialization: Intellectual Property
Practice Areas: Appeals, Copyright, Licensing, Litigation, Patent, Science & Technology, Trademark
Jan M. Conlin
Legal Specialization: Business, Intellectual Property, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Business Litigation, Class Action, Patent, Securities Litigation, Trademark
Rachel Canoun
Legal Specialization: Intellectual Property
Practice Areas: Copyright, Medical Malpractice, Patent, Science & Technology, Trademark
Richard Dyer
Legal Specialization: Intellectual Property
Practice Areas: Copyright, Patent, Trademark
Jonathan M. Rixen
Legal Specialization: Intellectual Property
Practice Areas: Intellectual Property Litigation, Patent, Trademark
Kristina M. Foudray
Legal Specialization: Intellectual Property
Practice Areas: Copyright, Licensing, Science & Technology, Trademark
Michael A. Mochinski
Legal Specialization: Intellectual Property
Practice Areas: Copyright, Patent, Trademark
J. Scot Wickhem
Legal Specialization: Intellectual Property
Practice Areas: Copyright, Intellectual Property Litigation, Licensing, Patent, Trade Secrets, Trademark
Dominick P. Godin
Legal Specialization: Intellectual Property
Practice Areas: Copyright, Patent, Trademark
Brian N. Tufte
Legal Specialization: Intellectual Property
Practice Areas: Copyright, Intellectual Property Litigation, Licensing, Patent, Trade Secrets, Trademark
Christopher M. Daniels
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Intellectual Property, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Contracts & Agreements, Corporate & Incorporation, Franchise, Dealership & Partnership, Probate, Trusts
Gary L. Huusko
Legal Specialization: Business, Intellectual Property
Practice Areas: Copyright, Corporate & Incorporation, Patent, Trademark
David B. Bonham
Legal Specialization: Intellectual Property
Practice Areas: Copyright, Patent, Science & Technology, Trademark
Eric J. Curtin
Legal Specialization: Health Care, Intellectual Property
Practice Areas: Copyright, Licensing, Media & Advertising, Patent, Science & Technology, Trademark
Andrew Parker
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Employment, Intellectual Property, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Appeals, Arbitration, Contracts & Agreements, Copyright, Discrimination, Employee Benefits, Litigation, ...
Carl E. Christensen
Legal Specialization: Business, Intellectual Property, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Cannabis Law, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Commercial Real Estate, Construction & Development, Litigation, ...
Court Anderson
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Business, Employment, Insurance, Intellectual Property, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Franchise, Dealership & Partnership, Litigation, Securities & Investment Fraud
Glenn M. Seager
Legal Specialization: Intellectual Property
Practice Areas: Copyright, Intellectual Property Litigation, Licensing, Patent, Trade Secrets, Trademark
John Bisanz Jr.
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Business, Employment, Insurance, Intellectual Property, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Franchise, Dealership & Partnership, Litigation, Securities & Investment Fraud
Christopher T. Porter
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Employment, Intellectual Property
Practice Areas: Copyright, Discrimination, Litigation, Trade Secrets, Trademark, Wage & Hour Laws
Matthew J. Schaap

Matthew J. Schaap

  • Dougherty, Molenda, Solfest, Hills & Bauer P.A.
Legal Specialization: Business, Civil Rights, Employment, Intellectual Property, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Appeals, Business Litigation, Construction & Development, Contracts & Agreements, Copyright, Corporate & Incorporation, Debt & Lending, ...
Debra S. Nelson
Legal Specialization: Business, Employment, Intellectual Property, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Commercial Real Estate, Contracts & Agreements, Employee Benefits, Limited Liability Company (LLC), Mergers & Acquisitions, Residential Real Estate, Sexual Harassment, ...
Nate R. Snyder
Legal Specialization: Business, Entertainment & Sports, Intellectual Property, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Banking & Finance, Business Litigation, Commercial Real Estate, Contracts & Agreements, Copyright, Corporate & Incorporation, Debt & Lending, ...
Jason P. Hoffman
Legal Specialization: Business, Estate Planning, Health Care, Intellectual Property, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Commercial Real Estate, Contracts & Agreements, Corporate & Incorporation, Equipment Finance & Leasing, Foreclosure, Franchise, Dealership & Partnership, Guardianship, ...

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