Best Minnesota Litigation - Intellectual Property Lawyers
Jan Conlin has a long record of leading high-stakes intellectual property and business-critical litigation. Known for her trial and examination skills, Jan uses her well-honed expertise in the areas of trial strategy and risk assessment to find unique business resolutions for litigation-based conflicts of all sizes. During the course of her career, Jan has obtained hundreds of millions of dollars in verdicts, awards, and settlements on behalf of her clients. For the past six years, Jan was na...
Kristine M. Boylan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Copyright Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Trademark Law. Kristine M. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Kristine M. Boylan since 2016. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Kristine M. Boylan is held by other lawyers.
Michael M. Lafeber is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent. Michael M. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Michael M. Lafeber since 2018. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Michael M. Lafeber is held by other lawyers.
Peter M. Kohlhepp is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Peter M. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Peter M. Kohlhepp since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Peter M. Kohlhepp is held by other lawyers.
Tara C. Norgard is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets Law and Trademark Law. Tara C. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Tara C. Norgard since 2015. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Tara C. Norgard is held by other lawyers.
As Founding and Managing Partner of Ciresi Conlin, Katie’s known for practicing at the intersection of science and the law. She pinpoints the advantages and disadvantages of each case, quickly and efficiently. In order to know how to maneuver your client’s case, you also need to understand your opponent’s path. Seeing through the pitfalls while recognizing the advantages both sides face helps to refine the business goals and litigation strategies for any dispute. Plus, after...
Tiffany A. Blofield is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Trademark Law. Tiffany A. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Tiffany A. Blofield since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Tiffany A. Blofield is held by other lawyers.
J. Derek Vandenburgh is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Patent and Patent Law. J. Derek practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized J. Derek Vandenburgh since 2007. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which J. Derek Vandenburgh is held by other lawyers.
William F. Bullard is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. William F. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized William F. Bullard since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which William F. Bullard is held by other lawyers.
Dennis C. Bremer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Patent Law. Dennis C. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Dennis C. Bremer since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Dennis C. Bremer is held by other lawyers.
Michael V. Ciresi is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Copyright Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Patent, Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Patent Law, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Michael V. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has rec...
Ashley Bennett Ewald is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Ashley Bennett practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Ashley Bennett Ewald since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Ashley Bennett Ewald is held by other lawyers.
Sam’s practice at Carlson Caspers focuses on patent litigation and counseling. He has worked with leading technology companies to develop domestic and international enforcement strategies involving complex technologies. Sam has litigated patent disputes in federal district courts across the country, before the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, in Inter Partes reviews before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, and other disputed matters before the patent office. Sam also advises technolog...
Barry O’Neil is a trial attorney, who is certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the Minnesota State Bar Association. He represents professionals in malpractice claims with an emphasis in legal malpractice. Mr. O’Neil’s practice also involves the resolution of complex commercial disputes, employment-related issues and insurance claims. His commercial litigation experience has included contract, shareholder, partnership and business competition disputes in both trial and arb...
