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Ross B.

Ross Brandborg

639 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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Brig Ricks

201 reviews
I serve as outside general counsel to businesses that need practical, executive-level legal guidance without building a full in-house legal department. My work sits at the... read more
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Ali Shalchi

186 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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Michael W.

Michael Wieser

167 reviews
I am dedicated to working with startup entrepreneurs and early stage growth companies to provide legal stability and scalability for growing enterprises. What sets me apart... read more
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Eric A.

Eric Alspaugh

121 reviews
Intellectual property is a very unique area of the law the requires specialized attorneys who have additional training and education. For the complicated area of medicine and medical devices, the IP complexity often increases. Eric B. Alspaugh serves as medical device general counsel or patent counsel for several businesses, a qualification that very few attorneys can boast. His expertise is invaluable to these complicated business ventures.
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Jason Head

120 reviews
Jason has been providing legal insight and business expertise since 2001. He is admitted to both the Virginia Bar and the Texas State Bar, and also proud of his membership ... read more
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Danny M.

Danny Minutillo

57 reviews
Danny is a tenacious business attorney focused on helping startups, founders, and growing companies navigate the legal side of building and scaling. His work centers on com... read more
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Jon B.

Jon Bourne

36 reviews
Experienced on-demand general counsel for small to mid-size companies not yet ready for full-time general counsel. Proven ability to provide pragmatic advice in plain Engli... read more
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Colin M.

Colin Minich

12 reviews
Experienced in-house counsel with extensive background supporting litigation, software and licensing, regulatory investigations, discovery management, and complex commercia... read more
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Tim Nichols

3 reviews
Tim Nichols is the founding attorney of Vertalis Legal Counsel, a Texas-based business law firm serving entrepreneurs, small businesses, and growing companies. His practice... read more
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Trademark licensing can be complex, but our trademark attorneys have experience drafting agreements on behalf of both licensees and trademark owners - thus allowing you to capitalize on your valuable intellectual property. Our Lincoln trademark attorneys can also draft and file your trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), including Intent to Use and Use in Commerce applications.

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