Jason W. Burgmaier

Jason W. Burgmaier is a partner at Seager Tufte Wickhem LLP and a registered patent attorney based in the firm’s Minneapolis, Minnesota office. He focuses his practice on strategic development and management of patent portfolios, including the preparation and prosecution of U.S. and international patent applications in the intellectual property field. His legal counsel spans the mechanical and electrical arts, with substantial experience in the medical device sector. Jason also advises clients on freedom-to-operate, infringement, validity, and due diligence investigations, helping businesses assess legal risks and protect innovations.

Jason earned his J.D. with distinction from The University of Iowa College of Law. He holds a B.S., with honors, in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering from Iowa State University. His background in engineering equips him to understand complex inventions and provide practical legal solutions.

Before joining Seager Tufte Wickhem LLP in 2004, Jason was actively involved in his family’s farming operation, and he remains engaged in agriculture today. His firsthand experience gives him unique insights into evolving agricultural technologies, including machinery design, grain handling, livestock systems, and precision farming using GPS-based solutions.

Jason’s dual expertise in intellectual property law and agricultural engineering positions him as a valuable advisor to innovators across multiple sectors. His portfolio management work and patent prosecution support businesses from early-stage development through commercialization. He is admitted to practice in Minnesota and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Jason W. Burgmaier’s professional affiliations include the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, the Minnesota Intellectual Property Law Association (MIPLA), the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA), and the Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA). Jason continues to support innovation by helping clients secure, manage, and enforce their intellectual property rights effectively.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Seager Tufte Wickhem LLP
• Member, Minnesota Intellectual Property Law Association
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
• Member, American Intellectual Property Law Association

Licensed State

• Minnesota

Education

• University of Iowa College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Iowa State University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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