Joshua Nelson

Joshua Nelson is a partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP in Boise, where he focuses on helping companies strategically develop, protect, and monetize their patent portfolios. With over two decades of experience in intellectual property, he works with clients at all stages of growth, from emerging start-ups to global technology leaders. His practice spans portfolio management, prosecution, licensing, acquisitions, and litigation support, providing comprehensive strategies to maximize the value of innovation.

Joshua earned his Bachelor of Arts in Physics from the University of Dallas in 1999 and his Juris Doctor from Boston College Law School in 2005. He is admitted to practice law in Idaho and California and is also registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. This blend of technical and legal training allows him to effectively represent clients in highly technical industries, including semiconductors, aerospace, telecommunications, and software.

Before joining Dorsey & Whitney, Joshua served as in-house patent counsel for several leading global technology companies. In that role, he managed patent portfolios comprising thousands of patents and oversaw the filing of hundreds of U.S. and foreign applications annually. This in-house perspective gave him firsthand knowledge of how intellectual property can be leveraged as both a shield and an asset in competitive industries. Today, he applies that experience to help clients identify high-value innovations early and protect them through strategic intellectual property programs.

By combining technical insight with business-oriented strategy, Joshua Nelson has built a reputation as a trusted advisor for companies seeking to strengthen and capitalize on their intellectual property. His work ensures that clients are not only protected but positioned to achieve long-term growth and success in competitive global markets.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Dorsey & Whitney LLP
• Member, Idaho State Bar
• Member, The State Bar of California

Licensed State

• Idaho
• California

Education

• Boston College Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Dallas

  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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