Best Lawyers in Minnesota, United States for Intellectual Property Law

Iain dedicates most of his time to high-technology patent issues. He conducts pre-suit and IP due diligence investigations and provides freedom-to-operate and opinions relating to infringement and validity, as well as litigating patent infringement cases. Iain also drafts and negotiates patent licenses and develops patent procurement and prosecution strategies. He has practiced before the USPTO for over 25 years and has extensive experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications. He ha...

Karen D. McDaniel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Patent, Patent Law, Trade Secrets Law and Trademark Law. Karen D., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Karen D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tiffany A. Blofield is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Trademark Law. Tiffany A., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tiffany A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Scott M. Flaherty is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Trademark Law. Scott M., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Scott M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Andrew S. Dosdall is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation - Patent and Patent Law. Andrew S., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrew S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

With a background in music as a professional film composer, Alex has a unique perspective on creatives’ work, lifestyle, and legal needs. As an attorney, Alex aims to empower creatives to gain deeper understanding and greater control over the business life of their works. Alex is an attorney at Hellmuth & Johnson in the Entertainment Law, Intellectual Property and Business & Corporate Law groups. Alex advises businesses of all sizes in a variety of industries including filmmaker...

Joshua is a shareholder in the firm’s Business Law and M&A practice groups and the leader of the firm’s trademark practice. He works with clients to articulate and implement frameworks for addressing novel business issues, managing intellectual property portfolios, and coordinating complex business transactions. He also provides strategic guidance on licensing and business structures, trademark usage and clearance, and franchise agreement and FDD negotiations and review. Joshu...

Jake M. Abdo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Jake M., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jake M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Hannah Lutz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Hannah, who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Hannah is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Alison W. Jarzyna focuses her practice on developing trademark prosecution and enforcement strategies for the United States and abroad, as well as matters relating to trademark dilution, trade dress, copyright protection and enforcement, technology, intellectual property licensing, and domain names. Alison advises her clients on each step of the trademark process including conducting trademark clearance searches and registrability opinions, trademark prosecution, and maintenance. Alison&rsquo...

Leah Leyendecker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Intellectual Property Law. Leah, who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Leah is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Neven is an associate at Hellmuth & Johnson, focusing his practice on various commercial litigation matters, supporting IP matters, and providing legal writing for all areas of litigation. Neven is a refugee from Bosnia who came to the United States in 1996. He earned his J.D. from Mitchell Hamline School of Law, where he served as President of the Student Intellectual Property Law Association, a staff writer for the Cybaris® Intellectual Property Review and was a participant in the G...