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Ross B.

Ross Brandborg

499 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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Kanika R.

Kanika Radhakrishnan

442 reviews
Kanika is an experienced Patent Attorney and Managing Partner of Evergreen Valley Law Group in Silicon Valley, which serves innovative entrepreneurs with backgrounds in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computer science. She has filed over 5,000 patent applications in the U.S. and worldwide with a successful track record of obtaining patents for clients.
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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 Shalchi

68 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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Niq Howard

16 reviews
I want your business to succeed as much as you do, which is why I help create strategies and solutions that fit the unique needs of you and your Intellectual Property. Work... read more
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Ken E.

Ken Emanuelson

11 reviews
Over 20 years of experience securing, prosecuting and asserting his clients’ intellectual property rights. Specializing in a wide variety of intellectual property assets... read more
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Michael Ansell

6 reviews
Founder and managing member of NextGen Counsel LLC, regularly counseling businesses and having conducted numerous jury and bench trials, arbitrations, and administrative he... read more
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Richard Topolewski

12 reviews
Richard Topolewski is an intellectual property attorney who has been serving corporate clients for the past seven years. He is licensed to practice law in Michigan and also a member of the Michigan Patent Bar. Richard has a Juris Doctor degree in law, which he obtained from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School. He also holds a Masters in Law. Richard primarily specializes in trademark and copyright law. He has been serving as a freelance intellectual property attorney since March 2017.
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Why Hire a Patent Lawyer

Whether this is your first time filing a patent application or you've filed a patent application in the past, there are many ways that a top Minneapolis patent attorney can help you throughout the process. There are many steps to receive a patent and making sure that your invention is eligible for a patent. These steps might include:

  • Patent Search: A patent search is completed by searching databases of patents. Once an invention is patented, it cannot be patented again. A patent search helps an inventor to confirm that their invention is new and novel. If that invention isn't novel, it's not eligible for a patent. This is discovered during the patent search.

  • Provisional Patent: If a thorough patent search is completed and it's concluded that your invention is eligible for a patent, then it's time to file a provisional patent. A provisional patent is similar to a reservation at a restaurant. It holds the applicant's place by giving them a filing date. An early filing date on a provisional patent application can be the difference between being the first to file a patent application on an invention and the second. Only the first person to file a patent application is eligible to own the patent.

  • Non-Provisional Patent: A non-provisional patent application is the second and more complicated step when applying for a patent. The non-provisional application requires a lot of information and data about the invention. This application will be reviewed by a patent examiner and will result in either patent approval or denial. A patent denial can be appealed.

  • Patent Infringement: A Minneapolis patent lawyer can also help an inventor to defend his patent in the case of patent infringement. Patent infringement is the improper use of a patented invention by someone other than the owner.

Hiring a Minneapolis patent lawyer can bring many benefits. Some of those benefits could be:

  • Simplifying the patent application process.

  • Keeping track of due dates and requirements when filing provisional and non-provisional patent applications.

  • Representing you in court for a patent infringement lawsuit

  • Can recommend if your invention is eligible for a patent, if it needs international protection, and what type of patent you should apply for.

  • Can ensure full patent protection through an accurate patent application

How to Find the Best Patent Lawyer in Minneapolis

Check a patent lawyer's credentials before hiring him. A Minneapolis patent attorney should:

  • Be a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association. You can check on their website to make sure that lawyers are a member in good standing.

  • Have a few years of experience in patent law.

  • Have experience with the type of patent you're applying for.

  • Have experience with the type of invention your patent is for.

  • Have experience filing patent applications.

  • Have experience litigating patent infringement cases.

When seeking the help of a Minneapolis patent attorney, ensure that the lawyer is someone you can respect and work well with. A patent application is a complicated process, and it's essential that your lawyer understands everything about your invention. This means it's important that your lawyer is:

  • Detail oriented

  • Submits applications on time

  • Has time to work with you personally

  • Has the resources and connection to properly file the patent application

It's also crucial that your lawyer has the staff to support your application throughout the entire process. This might include:

  • Someone experience in patent searches.

  • A draftsman to create drawings and sketches of the invention.

  • Paralegals or patent agents to make drafts of the patent application for his review

Once you've selected a few top Minneapolis patent attorneys who have the right credentials, ask him some important questions.

Questions for a Patent Lawyer

  • Will communication be directly to you or through a paralegal or secretary?

  • Will you hire a draftsman to make drawings of the invention for filing with the patent?

  • What are your credentials as a patent lawyer?

  • Will I need international protection for my patent?

  • What's the benefit of patenting my invention?

  • Is my invention something that can be patented?

  • How much do you charge to prepare and file a patent application?

  • How many patent applications does your firm file each year?

  • What is your firm's success rate in patent application approval?

  • What experience do you have with patent infringement litigation?

  • How much do you charge if I need to sue for patent infringement?

  • How many patent specialists work at your firm and how many years of experience do they have?

A Minneapolis patent attorney can help you will a patent search, a provisional patent application, a non-provisional patent application, or a patent infringement lawsuit. No matter what stage you are in your invention, a patent lawyer can help you to decide when it's time to submit your patent application.

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Our experienced Minneapolis 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.

Our patent attorneys are of the most highly trained in the industry, requiring a scientific background, and passing a second level of testing known as the Patent Bar Examination. Thousands of patents are submitted to the patent office every day and a patent committee reviews each patent for its validity. The process requires that correctly drafted documentation present a clear case for the novelty of the invention, which is best made by a patent attorney with a higher education background in your industry.

Our Minneapolis 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
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Patent Consultation

Ross Brandborg

"Helpful and insightful. Would recommend."

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Elk River, MN,

Beth Felix
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

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
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

File Utility Patent

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
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Assist with Other Patent Matter

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
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

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
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Assist with Other Patent Matter

Kanika Radhakrishnan

"Kanika was a joy to work with."

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Saint Paul, MN,

Richard Eldredge
4.3
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Assist with Other Patent Matter

Richard Eldredge

"very knowledgeable"

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Minneapolis, MN,

Richard Eldredge
1.8
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

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
Meets Deadlines

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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