Jon A. Seppelt

Jon A. Seppelt is a member of Dykema in Minneapolis who practices in intellectual property, patent prosecution, trademarks, and copyrights. He advises clients ranging from individual inventors and research teams to major companies on patent protection and portfolio strategy. His work spans technologies such as medical devices, artificial intelligence and facial recognition, oil and gas systems, electronics, e-commerce, manufacturing, chemicals, network technologies, and sporting or outdoor products.

Jon earned a J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law in 2010 and a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from the University of Minnesota Institute of Technology in 2007. His engineering education supports his ability to understand technical inventions and communicate with scientists, engineers, and business teams. He is admitted in Minnesota and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, allowing him to combine legal and technical training in patent-focused counseling.

Jon advises on patentability, freedom-to-operate, noninfringement, invalidity, and enforceability issues and prepares and prosecutes U.S. and foreign patent applications. He also helps clients manage intellectual property portfolios and conducts IP due diligence for transactions and business planning. His work is designed to align protection strategies with product development and commercial goals while helping clients evaluate competitive patents, technical risks, and opportunities for new intellectual property.

Jon A. Seppelt has received recognition for his intellectual property work, including Legal 500 U.S. City Elite recognition for Minneapolis intellectual property and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recognition in patent law. His professional activities and technical background complement a practice centered on practical patent counseling. He helps clients develop, protect, assess, and manage intellectual property in industries where innovation and business strategy are closely connected.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Dykema Gossett PLLC
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
• Member, Minnesota Intellectual Property Law Association
• Member, Intellectual Property Owners Association
• Inventor Assistance Program Screening Committee, LegalCORPS
• Member, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
• Member, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Licensed State

• Minnesota

Education

• William Mitchell College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Minnesota, Institute of Technology
  Bachelor of Chemical Engineering

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