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Ross B.

Ross Brandborg

498 reviews
Ross Brandborg is an attorney at law with more than 13 years of experience. He has been licensed to practice law in Minnesota and North Dakota. Ross is also a member of the North Dakota Patent Bar. He has a Juris Doctor degree in law, which he obtained after his graduation from the University of North Dakota. He specializes in trademark and copyright law, as well as in patents. Ross founded his own law firm, Brandborg Law, in 2017.
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David Y.

David Yamaguchi

243 reviews
Startups and small businesses sometimes need someone who can deal with complex transactions on an international playing field. David Yamaguchi specializes in content hosting issues and intellectual property. He concentrates his practice in the United States, Asia, India, and Europe. Whether you are a business giant or a startup, Mr. Yamaguchi can provide legal advice that fits your needs.
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Thomas L.

Thomas Love

70 reviews
Holder of seven patents, Thomas Love has a work history spanning from a partnership in a major firm (specializing in international corporate finance) to working at a number of startups, including in software, global supply chain, and online education. Today, Mr. Love represents clients worldwide and has provided his services to non-profits in theater, women’s empowerment, medical education, and more.
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Ali S.

Ali Shalchi

67 reviews
Ali brings a diverse range of experience gained from practice at major law firms (e.g. Paul Hastings LLP) and as in-house counsel for a Fortune 500 tech company (Illumina I... read more
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Joel D.

Joel Douglas

38 reviews
U.S. Patent Agent & Serial Entrepreneur Professional Engineer in Connecticut, Florida, Texas Named Inventor on 105 Patents Built and Exited Multiple Million Dollar Comp... read more
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Samuel P.

Samuel Pierce

19 reviews
I earned an undergraduate degree from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and began my career as a financial analyst. I understand how investors look at va... read more
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Sara S.

Sara Sass

8 reviews
Hi! I'm Sara and I'm looking forward to working with you. I value your time just as much as my own, and aim for efficient project completion. Demand letters, debt collectio... read more
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Monica W.

Monica Winghart

6 reviews
Monica is the founder of Voltage Law and specializes in working with tech, SaaS, consumer products and healthcare industries. Throughout her career, Monica has held leaders... read more
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Brooks L.

Brooks Lindsay

5 reviews
Brooks is the Founding Attorney of Light Legal PLLC, providing light-weight, light-speed, top-quality legal services for businesses at about half the price of BigLaw. Brook... read more
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Jarad D.

Jarad Dickinson

I am currently an owner and principal at my own firm which was started in 2008 by David Dickinson, I started at that time as a clerk, and then became an associate attorney ... read more
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Our experienced Mankato patent attorneys & lawyers represent individuals and businesses throughout the world with domestic and foreign patent preparation and prosecution matters. They have extensive experience handling applications from nearly every sector of technology, including biotechnology, computer hardware and software, communication networks, internet systems and methods, automotive, medical equipment, construction technology, consumer electronics, and clean technology research and development.

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Our Mankato patent attorneys & lawyers can help you file a provisional patent, which lasts for 1-year and allows you to immediately begin using/manufacturing your invention with the confidence that your idea is protected. These types of patents are great if you think your idea will change a lot over the next year before you file a (non-provisional) patent. These patents are easier to obtain and are less expensive but you should have a patent lawyer review your provisional patent application to insure that you are meeting your objectives when you file your patent.

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This is the most recent 9 reviews for Patents attorneys in Minnesota

Ross Brandborg
5.0
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Patent Consultation

Ross Brandborg

"Helpful and insightful. Would recommend."

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Elk River, MN,

Beth Felix
5.0
Clear Communication
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Patent Consultation

Beth Felix

"Beth, was incredibly helpful in helping to navigate a patent process started by a prior attorney. She provided clarity on our possible next steps and helped reshape via CIP. Beth was a pleasure to work with and will definitely be our go to on future projects."

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Lakeville, MN,

Kanika Radhakrishnan
5.0
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Meets Deadlines

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Kanika Radhakrishnan

"Kanika and her team is great and professional. I really enjoyed the experience and look forward to working with her team on more IP needs."

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Saint Paul, MN,

Aaron Bernstein
5.0
Clear Communication
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Aaron Bernstein

"Aaron was knowledgeable on the topic, respectful of the time, and provided valuable information to formulate a plan forward."

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Lakeville, MN,

Richard Eldredge
5.0
Clear Communication
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File Utility Patent

Richard Eldredge

"He knows what needs to be done and does it quickly."

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Saint Paul, MN,

Kanika Radhakrishnan
5.0
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Kanika Radhakrishnan

"Kanika was a joy to work with."

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Saint Paul, MN,

Richard Eldredge
4.3
Clear Communication
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Richard Eldredge

"very knowledgeable"

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Minneapolis, MN,

Richard Eldredge
1.8
Clear Communication
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Consult on Provisional Patent

Richard Eldredge

"Richard Eldredge proposed to do a patent search, review a patent that I wrote myself, and file the patent. On 4/6 he said the patent would be filed and he would send a receipt of filing. He sent me an invoice, and I paid it. Today is 7/5, three months later. Despite numerous messages on upcounsel asking for the filing receipt, I have still not received one and am becoming suspicious if it was ever filed at all. A call to his office informed me that I had to write to him on upcounsel if I wanted to communicate with him. As of today, I still have not heard from Richard or his firm on the status of the filing of my patent. In his brief correspondence regarding the content of the patent, Richard seemed knowledgeable and experienced in patent law and customs. The administrative follow through and communication of his office is completely unacceptable though and erases any benefit his experience and expertise may bring. I would not use his services again."

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Prior Lake, MN,

Michael O'brien
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
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Design Patent Services

Michael O'brien

"Mike was very knowledgeable about patents and after speaking with him I am confident about my path forward. I will definitely contact him regarding future patents"

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Minneapolis, MN,

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