J. Derek "Derek" Vandenburgh

J. Derek "Derek" Vandenburgh

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007
Awarded Practice Areas
Litigation - Intellectual Property Litigation - Patent Patent Law
Awarded Practice Areas
Litigation - Intellectual Property Litigation - Patent Patent Law
Works at
Carlson Caspers

17 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

J. Derek Vandenburgh is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Patent and Patent Law.

J. Derek, who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which J. Derek is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Works at
Carlson Caspers

17 Best Lawyers awards

Carlson Caspers logo

Locations

Education

  • Iowa State University, B.S. Physics, graduated 1985
  • George Washington University, J.D. with highest honors, graduated 1989

Bar Admissions

  • Minnesota, Minnesota State Bar Association
  • Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association

Federal Clerkships

  • United States Court of Appeals

Client Testimonials

Derek is amazing to work with.

Jeff Brink (Oxygen water Technologies)

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Litigation - Intellectual Property Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2019 - Litigation - Patent Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - Litigation - Intellectual Property
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property, Minneapolis (2024)
  • Litigation - Patent, Minneapolis (2019)
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property, Minneapolis (2016)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Litigation - Patent
  • Patent Law
Special Focus:
  • Litigation

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