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Hold competitors accountable for intellectual property theft and defend your company when you’re accused.
Post Grant Proceedings
Challenge patents a the USPTO.
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We believe great ideas are infectious, exciting and exhilarating. They bring people together. They embolden and inspire. They create passion and loyalty. And they are worth protecting.
At Patterson Thuente IP, safeguarding your ideas is our passion. Ingenuity energizes our work as we help our clients across the globe seek patents, secure trade secrets, pursue copyright infringement lawsuits and more. Because intellectual property law is complex, we remain vigilant of new laws and precedents that could impact your case.
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With a large team, Patterson Thuente IP brings you a wide range of experience. We are business-savvy while drawing upon deep knowledge of technology, engineering and science.
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Bring us the complicated legal needs or issues you have. Your ideas and challenges are unique, so we will find creative solutions that work for you.
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News & Insights
Learn About Software Patentability – April 15, 2021 Webinar
Jumi Kassim will be speaking on software patentability at the Mitchell Hamline School of Law IP Institute Annual Symposium. The topics at this year's event center around the theme "Exploring the Boundaries of Statutory Subject Matter Under the AIA." They are also...
Registering a trademark before using it in commerce
We often discuss the importance of proactively protecting intellectual property on this blog. For instance, conducting thorough research into a product design or name before going to market can be an easy way to prevent costly legal battles over trademarks and...
What to know about creating derivative works
Artistic works are more accessible than ever before. Individuals can share their creations across the world in a single upload to social media. Having this platform can launch an artist's career, but it also leaves them vulnerable to copyright disputes regarding...