Patterson Thuente IP Principals Jim Patterson and Tye Biasco recently won a favorable settlement for a solo artist in a copyright infringement case involving a Minnesota-based Fortune 500 retailer. Filip Zrnzević, a photographer from Belgrade, Serbia, noticed one of...
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Hopkins students win competition, are patent pending with help from Patterson Thuente IP
Three students from Hopkins, MN, won a Lego league championship with a small assist from Patterson Thuente IP attorneys. The Great Gatsbys — a team consisting of sixth graders Evelyn Cameron and Gavin Ferro, and seventh grader Lucian Pier — took home first...

How to File a Patent with Multiple Contributors
If you are an engineer or scientist, you are (hopefully) no stranger to filing patents. A patent is key to monetizing and protecting your company's intellectual property and the sole right to produce and distribute products that utilize your patented technology or...
Patterson Thuente IP is Sponsoring IBPC Europe 2022
We are exactly two weeks away from IBPC Europe 2022 hosted by IAM, and Patterson Thuente IP is proud to announce that we will be a Gold Sponsor at this year's event. IPBC is Europe’s foremost conference on IP value creation and will be held on March 29 and 30...
Kim Jordahl joins Patterson Thuente IP legal team
Patterson Thuente IP is pleased to announce the addition of Kim Jordahl to its full-service team of intellectual property (IP) law professionals. With over 25 years of experience in IP law, Kim brings deep knowledge of the field and a practice that includes utility...
Jumi Kassim talks Grammarly, data security with Protocol
Are companies like Grammarly putting your business's data at risk in exchange for improved machine learning and better writing? Patterson Thuente IP patent attorney Jumi Kassim was interviewed on the subject by Kate Kaye and Lizzy Lawrence from Protocol. a publication...

Daniel Bruzzone honored for persistent pro bono service
Patterson Thuente IP patent attorney Daniel Bruzzone was recently honored at a Lawyers Step Up for Minnesota event recognizing pro bono service. Dan was one of a number of attorneys who showed a continued commitment to pro bono service despite the increased hurdles...
IP Litigation Reimagined
Our new litigation practice group leader, Jeff Ali, and managing principal, Tom Dickson, sat down with Attorney at Law Magazine recently to talk about big changes in our litigation practice. Read the article here > Patterson Thuente IP - Law Firm of the Month...

In Memoriam: Susan Sutton
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the unexpected death of Susan Sutton. Susan was just weeks away from her 30th anniversary with Patterson Thuente IP. She loved her job and was dedicated to the firm's success in her role as Financial Director. Always...
Our Law Clerks Get Press
Erin Herdeman a law clerk with Patterson Thuente since 2019 was featured in St. Thomas Lawyer Magazine recently. Erin partnered with one of the firm's clients to fulfill her Mentor Externship Program requirement. The partnership led to a global experience that will no...