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J. DEREK VANDENBURGH RECOGNIZED AMONG TOP 10 FEDERAL CIRCUIT ATTORNEYS IN PATEXIA'S 2024 CAFC REPORT

[Minneapolis, MN] – November 10, 2024 – Carlson Caspers is proud to announce that shareholder J. Derek Vandenburgh has been ranked among the Top 10 Federal Circuit Attorneys in the Patexia 2024 CAFC Intelligence Report.

The Patexia CAFC Report, a respected analysis of performance and activity within the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, evaluates attorneys and law firms based on their success and activity in representing clients across various appellate cases.

For the 2024 CAFC Intelligence Report Patexia analyzed all 7,000+ Federal Circuit appeals over the five-year period of 2019-2023. Out of the thousands of attorneys involved, Patexia named J. Derek Vandenburgh among the Top 10 Attorneys handling Federal Circuit appeals.

Patexia states:

“The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) continues to shape the intellectual property landscape, resolving disputes that set industry benchmarks and drive innovation. The 2024 CAFC Intelligence Report showcases the top-performing and most active attorneys over the past five years, revealing the legal minds at the forefront of this dynamic appellate arena.

Focusing on appellate cases filed from January 1, 2019, to December 31, 2023—with the latest updates on case developments as of September 1, 2024—the report compiles extensive data from key sources such as the PTAB, ITC, and district courts, offering a comprehensive analysis of CAFC litigation trends over time.”

The firm has built a reputation for remarkable client success in consumer, commercial, and industrial markets across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, bio-agriculture, nutraceuticals, data privacy, telecommunications equipment and wireless communications.

Clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals.

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CARLSON CASPERS RECOGNIZED AS A BEST LAW® FIRM 2025

[November 7,2024]

Carlson Caspers, a leading intellectual property law firm, is pleased to announce that it has again been named a Best Law Firm® 2025:

Metropolitan Tier 1:
Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
Litigation – Intellectual Property
Litigation – Patent
Patent Law

Metropolitan Tier 2:
Trademark Law

The 2025 Best Law Firms® list, released by Best Lawyers, highlights top legal talent across 204 metropolitan areas in 150 practice fields. Recognizing nearly 80,000 lawyers, it includes the “Lawyer of the Year” award for 5,223 distinguished professionals, and the Ones to Watch list for rising legal leaders. This edition underscores trends in growing areas like commercial litigation, labor, employment, and insurance law. This annual ranking serves as a guide for clients seeking reputable legal representation nationwide, and further details are available on the Best Lawyers website

You can read the full Carlson Capers ranking here: https://bit.ly/4fk6fcC

About Carlson Caspers

Founded in 2003 Carlson Caspers is an acclaimed intellectual property law firm, known for its prowess in intellectual property litigation and counseling, including patents, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, data privacy, monetization, licensing, inter partes reviews, post-grant proceedings, appeals and more.

Clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals. For more information, visit www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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IN MEMORIAM - HONORING MARK D. SCHUMAN

[October 21, 2024]

We announce the recent passing of our former partner Mark D. Schuman. He died of complications from cancer. Mark was an integral part of the firm for many years. We are mournful of his passing and grateful that we were able to know and work with Mark.

Throughout his distinguished career Mark exemplified the highest standards of legal practice, professionalism, and dedication. As a mentor, colleague, and friend, he enriched the lives of those who knew and worked with him.

In 1985 Mark earned his J.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, cum laude, and was law review editor, and a member of Order of the Coif. In 1982 he received his B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Northwestern University, with distinction.

Mark retired from the firm in 2018. Following that, Mark and his beloved wife, Amy, were able to enjoy retirement, living in Wisconsin.

Our thoughts are with Mark’s family during this difficult time. We extend our deepest sympathies and offer our support as they navigate this loss.

We respected Mark and his stellar legal career and feel privileged to have been his friends and law partners.

THE 2024 PATEXIA PTAB INTELLIGENCE REPORT NAMES CARLSON CASPERS AMONG TOP PTAB LITIGATION LAW FIRMS and ATTORNEYS RECEIVE HIGH RANKINGS

[Minneapolis, MN– October 7, 2024]

Carlson Caspers, a leading intellectual property law firm, is proud to announce its recognition in the prestigious Patexia 2024 PTAB Intelligence Report. The firm is ranked among the “Top 25 Best Performing” and “Top 50 Most Active” law firms representing petitioners.” Additionally, three of the firm’s attorneys are highly ranked. Additionally, J. Derek Vandenburgh, Peter Kohlhepp and Dennis Bremer are ranked in the Top 250 Best Performing Attorneys category.

“With more than 6,806 PTAB proceedings analyzed, the report focuses on Inter Partes Reviews (IPR), Post Grant Reviews (PGR), and Derivation proceedings (DER), examining the fluctuations in filings, outcomes, and the performance of law firms, companies, and attorneys.”

More info here.

About Patexia

Patexia’s annual rankings are a trusted benchmark within the IP community, evaluating law firms and attorneys based on factors such as performance, activity, and client satisfaction. Carlson Casper’s inclusion in this year’s rankings underscores its strong track record and expertise in navigating complex intellectual property issues.

About Carlson Caspers

Clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals. For more information, visit www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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2024 PATEXIA ANDA LITIGATION REPORT NAMES CARLSON CASPERS AMONG TOP ANDA LITIGATION LAW FIRMS; ATTORNEYS RECEIVE HIGH RANKINGS

[Minneapolis, MN–September 9, 2024]

Carlson Caspers, a leading intellectual property law firm, is proud to announce its recognition in the prestigious Patexia 2024 ANDA Litigation Report. The firm is ranked among the “Top 25 Best Performing Law Firms” and “Top 25 Most Active Law Firms.” Additionally, six of the firm’s attorneys are highly ranked:

Sam Lockner

#21 Best Performing Attorney – Defendant
#54 Most Active Attorney – Defendant
#58 Best Performing Attorney – Overall
#119 Most Active Attorney – Overall

Jennell Bilek

#67 Best Performing Attorney – Defendant
#75 Most Active Attorney – Defendant
#132 Best Performing Attorney – Overall
#158 Most Active Attorney – Overall

Caroline Marsili

#63 Best Performing Attorney – Defendant
#73 Most Active Attorney – Defendant
#180 Most Active Attorney – Overall
#198 Best Performing Attorney – Overall

Gary Speier

#136 Best Performing Attorney – Defendant
#158 Most Active Attorney- Defendant

Mitchell Williams

#158 Best Performing Attorney- Defendant
#177 Most Active Attorney – Defendant

Saukshmya Trichi

#155 Best Performing Attorney – Defendant
#179 Most Active Attorney – Defendant

More info here: https://bit.ly/3ASQ0np

About Patexia

About Carlson Caspers

Clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals. For more information, visit www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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17 CARLSON CASPERS LAWYERS SELECTED AS 2025 BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA® AND 3 NAMED ONES TO WATCH®

[Minneapolis, MN–August 15, 2024]

17 Carlson Caspers Lawyers Selected as 2025 Best Lawyers in America® and 3 Named Ones to Watch®

Congratulations to the seventeen Carlson Caspers attorneys recognized in the 2025 Edition of Best Lawyers in America®, and to our three attorneys named Ones to Watch®. A special round of applause for Carlson Caspers shareholder Samuel T. Lockner, named a Lawyer of the Year, 2025, Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Biotechnology and Life Sciences. Dating back to 2010, seven Carlson Caspers shareholders have received this important Lawyer of the Year recognition.

Congratulations to our 2025 Best Lawyers in America®:

Jennell Bilek (Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2023), Litigation – Intellectual Property

Dennis C. Bremer, Litigation – Intellectual Property

William F. Bullard, Litigation – Intellectual Property

Alan G. Carlson (Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 1991), Litigation – Intellectual Property

Philip P. Caspers (Recognized by Best Lawyers ® since 2001), Litigation – Intellectual Property, Litigation – Patent

Matthew J. Goggin (Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2020), Litigation – Intellectual Property, Litigation – Patent

Samuel A. Hamer (Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2023), Litigation – Intellectual Property, Litigation – Patent

Brian W. Hayes (Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2022), Litigation – Intellectual Property

Peter M. Kohlhepp, Litigation – Intellectual Property

Timothy A. Lindquist (Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2007), Litigation – Intellectual Property, Litigation – Patent

Samuel T. Lockner (Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2020), Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Litigation – Intellectual Property; Lawyer of the Year, 2025, Minneapolis, MN, Biotechnology and Life Sciences

Iain A. McIntyre (Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2023), Litigation – Intellectual Property, Patent Law

Tara C. Norgard (Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2015), Litigation – Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets Law, Trademark Law

Alexandra J. Olson, Litigation – Intellectual Property

Gary J. Speier (Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2020), Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Litigation – Intellectual Property Litigation – Patent

Derek Vandenburgh (Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2007), Litigation – Intellectual Property Litigation – Patent, Patent Law

Joseph W. Winkels (Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2024), Litigation – Intellectual

Congratulations to our Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America®:

Nathan Louwagie (Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America® since 2024), Litigation – Intellectual Property, Litigation – Patent

Caroline Marsili (Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America® since 2024), Intellectual Property Law, Litigation – Intellectual Property, Litigation – Patent

Saukshmya Trichi, Litigation – Intellectual Property

Since its first publication in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. “Best Lawyers® was founded more than 40 years ago to recognize the exceptional accomplishments of top legal professionals,” says Best Lawyers CEO Phil Greer. “We are proud to continue to present the most respected, unbiased legal awards worldwide.” Best Lawyers® has earned the respect of the profession, the media and the public as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals. Its first international list was published in 2006 and since then has grown to provide lists in over 75 countries.

The Ones to Watch recognition is given to attorneys who are earlier in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice in America.

About Carlson Caspers

Carlson Caspers is a leading intellectual property law firm based in Minneapolis, MN. The firm receives accolades from numerous intellectual property rating organizations and publications. The firm’s specialties include intellectual property litigation and counseling, patent infringement, trade secrets, copyrights, trademarks, trade dress, data privacy, Hatch-Waxman, monetization, IPRs, appeals, and more.

The experienced lawyers at Carlson Caspers are scientists, pharmacists, engineers, and technologists are excellent communicators who focus on delivering value by listening to the client’s problems and providing practical solutions. Individually and as a team, they bring in-depth industry knowledge, technical experience, subject matter expertise, and a global business perspective to every legal challenge.

Founded in 2003, the firm’s reputation for remarkable client success is wide-ranging in consumer, commercial and industrial markets across complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, data privacy, wireless communications, and manufacturing. Carlson Caspers’ clients include Fortune 500 companies, small companies, and individuals.

For more information, visit https://www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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2024 SUPER LAWYERS ANNOUNCED

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – July 17, 2024]

Carlson Caspers has 10 Super Lawyers and 2 Rising Stars recognized by Super Lawyers 2024®, part of Thomson Reuters, in the Intellectual Property Litigation category. We congratulate them all.

2024 Carlson Caspers Minnesota Super Lawyers
Read about their experience and cases by clicking on their bio links below.

Jennell C. Bilek
Alan G. Carlson
Philip P. Caspers
Samuel A. Hamer
Brian W. Hayes
Samuel T. Lockner
Tara C. Norgard
Alexandra Olson
Derek Vandenburgh
Joseph W. Winkels

2024 Carlson Caspers Minnesota Rising Stars

Nathan Louwagie
Caroline Marsili

Founded in 2003, the firm has built a reputation for remarkable client success in consumer, commercial, and industrial markets across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, bio-agriculture, nutraceuticals, data privacy, telecommunications equipment, and wireless communications.

Clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals.
Visit us at Carlson Caspers.com

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FIVE CARLSON CASPERS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ATTORNEYS RECOGNIZED by MINNESOTA MONTHLY AS 2024 TOP LAWYERS IN MINNESOTA

[Minneapolis, MN, July 8, 2024] Minnesota Monthly has recognized five Carlson Caspers attorneys as 2024 Top Lawyers in Minnesota. Top Lawyers are selected through a peer-review surveys and a nomination process by practicing attorneys in Minnesota, to single-out leading lawyers in their respective practice areas.

The Carlson Caspers attorneys are:

Full details here: https://www.minnesotamonthly.com/lawyers/

About Carlson Caspers

Clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals. For more information, visit www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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CARLSON CASPERS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ATTORNEYS RECOGNIZED IN 2024 IAM PATENT 1000

[Minneapolis, MN, June 13, 2024] The Carlson Caspers law firm is ranked “Silver” on the national level and “Gold” in Minnesota for Litigation, and individual attorneys Alan G. Carlson, Phil Caspers, J. Derek Vandenburgh, Tim Lindquist, Tara Norgard, Sam Lockner, Joe Winkels and Sam Hamer are each ranked individually on the 2024 IAM Patent 1000 list of the “World’s Leading Patent Professionals.” Notably, Carlson Caspers attorneys represent almost 30% of the attorneys ranked for litigation in Minnesota.

In addition to litigation, Derek Vandenburgh is recommended nationally for appellate work, Phil Capspers is recommended nationally for post-grant proceedings, and Sam Lockner is recommended in Minnesota for transactions.

“According to the publication, the IAM Patent 1000 is the definitive resource for identifying top patent professionals and firm-wide private practice patent expertise in key jurisdictions around the globe.”

IAM commented that “Carlson Caspers is committed to delivering a holistic IP service. The firm is actively expanding its prosecution offering and commands recognition for its skill in litigation. The team brings superb legal acumen, deep industry knowledge and commercial awareness to deliver brilliant results.”

Full details can be found here: https://bit.ly/3Vyn24a.

About Carlson Caspers

Clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals. For more information, visit www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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GARY SPEIER EARNS CERTIFIED VALUATION ACCREDITATION

Congratulations to Carlson Caspers Shareholder Gary Speier for becoming an accredited Certified Valuation Analyst® (CVA®) with the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA). NACVA trains and certifies financial professionals in business valuation and financial litigation services, including damages determinations. As a pharmaceutical patent litigator, Gary’s practice includes financial and economic analysis of IP issues such as economic damages, commercial success, and licensing & transactions. As an entrepreneur, Gary is experienced with patent valuation, litigation finance, statistical modeling, financial projections, and the valuation of pre-commercialization and commercial-stage pharmaceutical assets—505b2 NDAs and PIV ANDAs.

About Carlson Caspers

Carlson Caspers is an acclaimed intellectual property law firm, known for its prowess in intellectual property litigation and counseling, including patents, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, data privacy, monetization, licensing, inter partes reviews, post-grant proceedings, appeals and more.

Clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals.

February 5, 2024

For more information, visit https://www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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CARLSON CASPERS PROMOTES NATHAN D. LOUWAGIE TO SHAREHOLDER

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – January 3, 2024] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking intellectual property and patent litigation law firm, is proud to announce that Nathan D. Louwagie (“Nate”) was elected to be a firm Shareholder effective January 1, 2024.

“We are thrilled to welcome Nate as a Shareholder. He is an accomplished attorney, a highly respected counselor and teammate, and a skilled, successful advocate for his clients. He is a mentor, leading our Associate Development program, an acclaimed speaker, a leader with the Federal Bar Association, an active community volunteer, a family man and an all-around great guy. Our firm is better because of Nate!”

– Derek Vandenburgh, Firm Co-Founder and Managing Partner

About Nate Louwagie
Nate is a registered patent attorney with experience counseling clients in intellectual property disputes across many industries. He is a zealous advocate who takes pride in identifying a winning argument and clearly articulating that argument in briefing and oral arguments. He also enjoys managing complex cases with many interrelated factual and legal issues.

Nate is adept handling cases that involve both Federal District Court litigation and post-grant proceedings such as Inter Partes Reviews at the US Patent and Trademark Office. On multiple occasions, Nate’s client teams used a well-drafted IPR or PGR petition to achieve a favorable early settlement. When settlement was not possible, Nate worked on teams achieving successful client results in final written decisions. In a case involving a small patent owner facing a large publicly owned defendant, the Carlson Caspers team defeated the defendant’s IPR petition, placing the patent in a strong position for the remaining district court litigation. In another case, where Carlson Casper’s represented the defendant, Carlson Caspers’ team used an IPR to invalidate 114 of 117 asserted patent claims and recovered more than $1 million in attorneys’ fees for their client.

Minnesota Super Lawyers® has listed Nate as a “Rising Star” since 2019. The Best Lawyers in America® named him as One to Watch® in 2024. In 2023, the District of Minnesota judges invited Nate to join a working group related to Reporting on Patent, Trademark, and Copyright Actions. Nate is listed in Patexia’s ANDA Litigation Intelligence Report (2022), recognizing Carlson Caspers as among the Top 10 ANDA Best Performing Firms and the Top 25 Most Active Firms for Hatch-Waxman Litigation.

Nate is an Officer and Director in the Minnesota Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. He has a degree in Chemistry and spent a year researching battery chemistry for Medtronic, Inc. before he attended law school at the University of Minnesota Law School (JD, cum laude, 2015). He is admitted to practice in the:

Minnesota Supreme Court
U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

About Carlson Caspers

Carlson Caspers is an acclaimed intellectual property law firm known for its prowess in intellectual property litigation and counseling, including patent infringement, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, data privacy, Hatch-Waxman, monetization, appeals and more. The firm has built a reputation for remarkable client success in consumer, commercial and industrial markets across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, data privacy, and wireless communications. www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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CARLSON CASPERS ANNOUNCES DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – November 9, 2023] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranked intellectual property law firm, is pleased to announce that Payton J. Pace, currently a first-year law student at Mitchell Hamline School of Law, has been awarded the firm’s Diversity Scholarship for her 2023/2024 studies. Payton earned her undergraduate degree at Michigan State University (BA, Political Science Pre-Law, Minor in Law, Justice, & Public Policy).

Carlson Caspers established its Diversity Scholarship Program in 2018 and has since awarded seven recipients. The program provides scholarships to law students with an undergraduate degree in a technical or scientific discipline and who are committed to practicing intellectual property law in Minnesota.

“Our diversity scholarship is a critical investment in excellence in the field of intellectual property law,” said Tara C. Norgard, a member of the firm’s Management Committee and co-founder and co-chair of its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. “We are committed to dismantling barriers for people who have for far too long been underrepresented in our legal community and IP law, specifically. We are proud to put that commitment to action and support the professional education of promising law students through our Carlson Caspers Diversity Scholarship.”

The Application for the Carlson Caspers Diversity Scholarship, and the experience of past recipients, can be found here.

Carlson Caspers and its individual attorneys are recognized for excellence in intellectual property litigation and counseling by their peers and clients, demonstrated by their inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America, Best Law Firms, Patexia, ANDA Litigation, the American College of Trial Lawyers, Chambers USA, IAM Patent 1000, and Super Lawyers. The firm has an established reputation for success across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors from telecommunications and wireless to medical devices and pharmaceuticals.

www.carlsoncaspers.com

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US NEWS & WORLD REPORT AND BEST LAWYERS® LIST CARLSON CASPERS FOR THREE PRACTICE AREAS INCLUDING “TIER 1” FOR LITIGATION-IP AND LITIGATION-PATENT IN “2024 BEST LAW FIRMS” RANKINGS

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – November 3, 2023] U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® announce the  2024  ”Best Law Firms” rankings.

Carlson Caspers received Top Tier regional rankings for “Litigation-Intellectual Property” and “Litigation-Patent” in the 2024 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings. Carlson Caspers was also ranked in Minneapolis for Trademark Law. The firm’s rankings include the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan region.

Carlson Caspers has received top rankings consecutively since Best Lawyers began its rankings.

Firms included in the 2024 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® ”Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise and reflects the elevated level of respect a firm has earned among other leading lawyers and clients in the same communities and the same practice areas for their abilities, their professionalism and their integrity.

The Best Lawyers  list (2023 Edition) includes the following shareholders:

Jennell C. Bilek– Litigation – Intellectual Property

Alan G. Carlson– Litigation – Intellectual Property

Philip P. Caspers– 1) Litigation – Intellectual Property and 2) Litigation – Patent

Matthew J. Goggin– 1) Litigation – Intellectual Property and 2) Litigation – Patent

Samuel A. Hamer– 1) Litigation – Intellectual Property and 2) Litigation – Patent

Brian W. Hayes– Litigation – Intellectual Property

Timothy A. Lindquist– 1) Litigation – Intellectual Property and 2) Litigation – Patent

Samuel T. Lockner– Litigation – Intellectual Property

Tara C. Norgard– 1) Litigation – Intellectual Property 2) Trade Secrets 3) Trademarks

Gary J. Speier– Litigation – Patent

Derek Vandenburgh– 1) Litigation – Intellectual Property and 2) Litigation – Patent

Douglas J. Williams (Of Counsel)– 1) Litigation – Intellectual Property and 2) Litigation – Patent

ABOUT “BEST LAW FIRMS”

The U.S. News Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings include:

A rigorous evaluation process that consists of collecting client and lawyer evaluations.

Peer review from leading attorneys in the field.

Assessment of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process.

Click here for more details.

ABOUT CARLSON CASPERS

Carlson Caspers is an acclaimed intellectual property law firm known for its prowess in litigation and counseling, including patent infringement, trade secrets, copyrights, trademarks, data privacy, Hatch-Waxman, monetization, inter partes reviews, appeals, and more.

The experienced lawyers at Carlson Caspers make up a diverse team of scientists, pharmacists, engineers, and technologists who focus on delivering value by respecting the client’s genius and bringing in-depth industry knowledge, technical experience, subject matter expertise, and a global business perspective to every legal challenge. Clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals.

The firm has an established reputation for success across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, data privacy, manufacturing, and wireless technology.

Recognized for excellence in intellectual property litigation and counseling by their peers and clients, Carlson Caspers is consistently included in The Best Lawyers in America, U.S. News “Best Law Firms,” Chambers USA, Managing I.P., I.P. Stars, Super Lawyers, IAM Patent 1000, Patexia Inc., Corporate INTL, Minnesota Lawyer, Attorney at Law magazine, and other ratings agencies and publications. 

Attorneys are actively involved as leaders in their communities and profession as Fellows at the American College of Trial Lawyers, American Bar Association, and Litigation Counsel of America.

For more information, visit https://www.carlsoncaspers.com/about-us/

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TWO CARLSON CASPERS ATTORNEYS APPOINTED TO LEADERSHIP ROLES WITH TWIN CITIES DIVERSITY IN PRACTICE

[Minneapolis, MN October 24, 2023]

Two Carlson Caspers Attorneys Appointed to Leadership Roles with Twin Cities Diversity in Practice

Saukshmya Trichi, an Associate with the Carlson Caspers Vandenburgh & Lindquist, P.A. has been appointed Chair of the Professional Development Committee (PDC) for Twin Cities Diversity in Practice (TCDIP). The PDC designs, plans, and executes programs and educational offerings to help TCDIP Members attract, recruit, advance and retain attorneys of color, with a focus on successful career development for attorneys of color. Saukshmya has been a member of the PDC since 2020, and previously served as the firm’s representative for TCDIP’s Emerging Leaders Group (ELG). As co-chair of Carlson Caspers’ Diversity & Inclusion Committee, Saukshmya has been involved in initiatives to improve diverse representation.

In a separate move, Carlson Caspers Associate Seung Sub (“Elvis”) Kim has transitioned to being the firm’s representative for TCDIP’s Emerging Leaders Group (ELG) which provides business development, mentorship, and networking opportunities for newer and mid-level attorneys of color. The ELG manages various programs and opportunities designed to enhance leadership skills and create a stronger community of diverse attorneys in the Twin Cities metro area. Elvis has been an active and strong supporter of TCDIP for three years, since graduating from the University of Minnesota Law School.

Carlson Caspers has been a law firm member of TCDIP since 2015. One of Carlson Caspers’ core tenets is respect for the diversity of our clients, colleagues, and communities. This commitment to inclusion is the foundation for a vibrant work environment and unparalleled client service that comes from varied perspectives in developing strategies and solutions to serve the business goals of clients. The firm recognizes and supports that diversity and inclusion require ongoing and active engagement within the firm and the broader community.

About Carlson Caspers

Clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals.

For more information, visit https://www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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JENNELL BILEK NAMED A NOTABLE WOMAN IN LAW

[Minneapolis, MN October 10, 2023]

Jennell Bilek Named a Notable Woman in Law

Carlson Caspers partner Jennell C. Bilek has been named a 2023 Notable Woman in Law by Twin Cities Business. The award spotlights exemplary professionals who handle complex transactions and use their expertise to guide clients through a variety of obstacles. They also serve as mentors, do pro bono work for social and economic causes, and advance diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

Jennell advises clients on a wide range of intellectual property and legal matters. Her litigation experience includes pre-filing investigations, motion practice, Markman hearings, all aspects of fact and expert discovery, trials, appeals to the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and Inter Partes reviews before the USPTO Patent Trial and Appeal Board.

Additionally, Jennell is an adjunct assistant professor in the College of Pharmacy at the University of Minnesota and is a course director for Law in Pharmacy Practice. She is President-Elect of the American Society of Pharmacy Law.  She previously served on the Hennepin Healthcare Foundation’s Board of Directors as chair of the Board and governance committee chair. Jennell also volunteers for the Metropolitan Council’s CAMP Program (monitoring the water quality for one of Minnesota’s 10,000+ lakes). She is co-founder of the firm’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee, and the firm’s member representative for Twin Cities Diversity in Practice.

Congratulations Jennell!

About Carlson Caspers

Clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals.  

For more information, visit https://www.carlsoncaspers.com. 

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TARA C. NORGARD NAMED TO TOP WOMEN IN LAW LIST

[Minneapolis, MN September 7, 2023]

Tara C. Norgard Named to Top Women in Law List

Minnesota Lawyer named Carlson Caspers shareholder Tara C. Norgard on the 2023 Top Women in Law list. The award recognizes the outstanding achievements of women in the legal community in Minnesota. The honorees were selected based on the core principles of leadership, professionalism, accomplishment, and a passion for making a difference.

Drawing on her extensive experience in complex litigation, technology, and business, Tara helps her clients leverage and defend their intellectual property inside and outside the courtroom.  

Tara focuses on high-stakes patent, trade secret, trademark and business litigation with a keen strategic view and relentless attention to the details that matter. She has secured victories in district and appellate courts and arbitrations across the country and negotiated licenses and multimillion-dollar agreements in matters involving a broad spectrum of technologies, including medical devices, financial systems, radiation therapy systems, dental treatments, glass coatings, and consumer goods, among others.

Tara is a member of the firm’s Management Committee, the firm’s chief marketing partner and co-founder and co-chair of its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. 

About Carlson Caspers

Clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals.  

For more information, visit https://www.carlsoncaspers.com. 

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PATEXIA NAMES CARLSON CASPERS AMONG THE NATION’S BEST PERFORMING LAW FIRMS FOR ANDA LITIGATION

[Minneapolis, MN – September 6, 2023]

PATEXIA NAMES CARLSON CASPERS AMONG THE NATION’S BEST PERFORMING LAW FIRMS FOR ANDA LITIGATION

The 2023 Patexia ANDA Litigation Intelligence Report recognizes Carlson Caspers among the Top 25 Most Active Law Firms (representing Defendants), and among the Top 50 Best Performing Law Firms (Overall).

Patexia, is a leading intellectual property analytics company. The 2023 ANDA Litigation Intelligence Report delves into the realm of Hatch-Waxman case trends, providing invaluable insights into the landscape of pharmaceutical patent litigation.

“We are honored to be recognized by Patexia. We are proud that the ranking reflects the strength and expanse of our growing pharmaceutical practice.” Sam Lockner, Shareholder.

Additionally, the Report lists these Carlson Caspers lawyers among the nation’s top performers:

Samuel T. Lockner (Top 50)

Caroline L. Marsili (Top 100)

Jennell C. Bilek (Top 250)

Saukshmya Trichi (Top 250)

Mitchell R. Williams (Top 250)

Clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals.

For more information, visit https://www.carlsoncaspers.com. 

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CARLSON CASPERS ATTORNEYS RECOGNIZED AS 2023 IP STARS

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – August 14, 2023]

Carlson Caspers’ shareholders Alan Carlson, Phil Caspers and J. Derek Vandenburgh are recognized by Managing IP magazine as 2023 industry leaders/IP Stars.

IP STARS is the leading specialist guide for companies or individuals looking for experienced legal practitioners to deal with contentious and non-contentious intellectual property issues. Managing IP has been covering IP law and practice worldwide since 1990.

Clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals. Visit us at Carlson Caspers.com.

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13 CARLSON CASPERS LAWYERS SELECTED TO THE 2024 BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA LIST AND 3 NAMED ONES TO WATCH

[Minneapolis, MN–August 18, 2023]

13 Carlson Caspers Lawyers Selected to the 2024 Best Lawyers in America List and 3 Named Ones to Watch

Congratulations to the thirteen Carlson Caspers shareholders recognized in the 2024 Edition of Best Lawyers in America®, and to the three named “Ones to Watch.”

Notably, Carlson Caspers co-founder and shareholder J. Derek Vandenburgh is named a Lawyer of the Year, 2024, Minneapolis, Litigation – Intellectual Property. He was previously selected as a Lawyer of the Year in 2019 (Litigation – Patent).

Congratulations to:

Jennell C. Bilek – Litigation – Intellectual Property

Alan G. Carlson – Litigation Intellectual Property

Philip P. Caspers – Litigation – 1) Intellectual Property and Litigation 2) Litigation – Patent

Matthew J. Goggin – 1) Litigation – Intellectual Property and 2) Litigation – Patent

Samuel A. Hamer – 1) Litigation – Intellectual Property and 2) Litigation – Patent

Brian W. Hayes – Litigation – Intellectual Property

Timothy A. Lindquist – 1) Litigation – Intellectual Property and 2) Litigation – Patent

Samuel T. Lockner – 1) Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice and 2) Litigation – Intellectual Property

Iain A. McIntyre – Litigation – Intellectual Property

Tara C. Norgard – 1) Litigation – Intellectual Property, 2) Trade Secrets Law, and 3) Trademark Law

Gary J. Speier – Litigation – Patent

Derek Vandenburgh – 1) Litigation – Intellectual Property and 2) Litigation – Patent

Joseph W. Winkles

Our 2024 Ones to Watch:

Since its first publication in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. “Best Lawyers was founded more than 40 years ago to recognize the exceptional accomplishments of top legal professionals,” says Best Lawyers CEO Phil Greer. “We are proud to continue to present the most respected, unbiased legal awards worldwide.” Best Lawyers has earned the respect of the profession, the media and the public as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals. Its first international list was published in 2006 and since then has grown to provide lists in over 75 countries.

The Ones to Watch recognition is given to attorneys who are earlier in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice in America.

About Carlson Caspers

Founded in 2003, the firm’s reputation for remarkable client success is wide-ranging in consumer, commercial and industrial markets across complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, data privacy, wireless communications, and manufacturing. Carlson Caspers clients include Fortune 500 companies, small companies, and individuals.

For more information, visit https://www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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CARLSON CASPERS ATTORNEYS RECOGNIZED ON 2023 MINNESOTA SUPER LAWYERS®, TOP 50 WOMEN, AND RISING STARS LISTS

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – July 17, 2023]

The 2023 edition of Minnesota Super Lawyers recognizes twelve of Carlson Caspers’ outstanding intellectual property attorneys.

Super Lawyers bestowed additional recognition for Shareholder Tara Norgard, on the “Top 50 Women Super Lawyers” and “Ranked for 10 Years” lists.

2023 Carlson Caspers Minnesota Super Lawyers
Read about their experience and cases by clicking on their bio links below.

Jennell C. Bilek
Alan G. Carlson
Philip P. Caspers
Samuel A. Hamer
Brian W. Hayes
Samuel T. Lockner
Tara C. Norgard (Top 50 Women Lawyers and Ranked for 10 Years)
Derek Vandenburgh
Joseph W. Winkels

2023 Carlson Caspers Minnesota Rising Stars
Nathan Louwagie
Caroline Marsili
Alexandra Olson

About Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
No more than five percent of lawyers in the state are honored as Super Lawyers, and only 2.5 percent are recognized as Rising Stars. According to superlawyers.com, Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process.

Clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals. Visit us at Carlson Caspers.com.

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CARLSON CASPERS NAMED TO 2023 IAM PATENT 1000: THE WORLD'S LEADING PATENT PROFESSIONALS

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – July 10, 2023]

Carlson Caspers and Six Shareholders Recognized by 2023 IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals

The 2023 IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals awarded a Gold ranking to the Carlson Caspers law firm, and six Carlson Caspers Shareholders are “Recommended Individuals:”

Alan Carlson (Gold)

Philip P. Caspers (Silver)

Timothy A. Lindquist (Silver)

Samuel T. Lockner (Silver)

Tara C. Norgard (Silver)

J. Derek Vandenburgh (Silver)

This annual IAM ranking identifies the top patent professionals in key jurisdictions around the globe. IAM reports:

“The Patent 1000 focuses exclusively on patent practice and has firmly established itself as the definitive ‘go-to’ resource for those seeking world-class legal patent expertise.”

We are honored by the new Carlson Caspers IAM profile:

“Celebrating its 20th year on the market in 2023, Carlson Caspers has built a solid reputation for excellence in the litigation arena and is now successfully growing its prosecution offering. The firm is home to a group of collaboratively minded lawyers who provide a hands-on service and are committed to seeing their clients succeed.”

This is an accolade that we are proud to receive, and we are grateful to all who supported our prestigious ranking. Thank you!

About Carlson Caspers

Clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals.

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CARLSON CASPERS RECOGNIZES JUNETEENTH 2023

Each month, Carlson Caspers recognizes the accomplishments of an inventor who has made an impact on our world with a monthly spotlight on the firm’s website. In celebration of Juneteenth, we shine our “Inventor Spotlight” on inventor Garrett A. Morgan. Morgan, born to two freed slaves, was a prolific inventor best known for creating the automated, three-signal traffic light. A self-made businessman in the apparel and grooming industries, his inventions focused on enhancing the safety of the average worker and citizen. Over the course of his life, his inventions earned him 26 patents. Learn more about Morgan, and his extraordinary contributions to society here. (Author Hannah Mosby O’Brien.)

In further honor of Juneteenth, Carlson Caspers’ office will close at noon on Monday, June 19, 2023.

Learn more here.

About Carlson Caspers

Carlson Caspers is an acclaimed intellectual property law firm known for its prowess in litigation and counseling, including patent infringement, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, data privacy, Hatch-Waxman, monetization, licensing, inter partes reviews, post-grant proceedings, appeals, and more. The firm has built a reputation for remarkable client success in consumer, commercial, and industrial markets across complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, data privacy, and wireless communications.

Clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals. For more information, visit https://www.carlsoncaspers.com.

CHAMBERS USA GUIDE 2023 AWARDS HIGH RANKINGS TO CARLSON CASPERS AND ATTORNEYS ALAN CARLSON, DEREK VANDENBURGH, AND TARA NORGARD

[Minneapolis, MN–June 1, 2023] The Chambers 2023 Guide to Top Law Firms and Lawyers in the USA ranks intellectual property (IP) attorneys Alan G. Carlson, J. Derek Vandenburgh, and Tara C. Norgard as “Notable Practitioners” in Intellectual Property—and also ranks Carlson Caspers as a leading law firm in Intellectual Property.

Chambers USA notes as follows pertaining to Carlson Caspers, a leading law firm in Intellectual Property—Minnesota, and Notable Practitioners Alan G. Carlson, J. Derek Vandenburgh, and Tara C. Norgard:

What the team is known for

Boutique IP practice handling matters such as copyright counseling and litigation, patent disputes and unfair competition. Serves clients in the medical devices, pharmaceutical, software and telecommunications sectors, among others.

Notable practitioners

Alan Carlson has profound experience trying the full range of IP disputes, including patent, trademark and trade secret cases. “He’s got an excellent reputation and has done many high-stakes cases.”

Derek Vandenburgh is noted in the market for his strong track record in IP litigation. He is a highly regarded practitioner with impressive experience representing clients in a range of disputes, including trade secrets cases and patent litigation.

Tara Norgard has built a reputation as a powerful advocate and very capable patent litigator.

About Alan Carlson
Alan Carlson is a veteran trial lawyer who is widely respected for his representation of both plaintiffs and defendants in patent, trademark, trade dress and copyright disputes, among other matters. He is recognized by peers as a “top lawyer” and “a very good litigator.”
See Alan Carlson’s full bio here.

About J. Derek Vandenburgh

Derek Vandenburgh continues to be recognized for a wide-ranging IP litigation practice that encompasses patent, trademark, and trade dress disputes. Sources call him an “extremely talented.” lawyer.
See Derek Vandenburgh’s full bio here.

About Tara C. Norgard
Tara Norgard helps her clients leverage and defend their intellectual property inside and outside the courtroom. With a keen strategic view, and relentless attention to details that matter, Tara is a powerful advocate for each client she serves.
See Tara Norgard’s full bio here.

Chambers Global researches the legal markets of more than 190 countries, identifying leading lawyers and law firms worldwide. Chambers and Partners determine its attorney and firm rankings on data from an independent research team that collects information by phone and email interviews with clients and peers. Results consider legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial awareness, diligence, and commitment to clients.

About Carlson Caspers

Carlson Caspers is a leading intellectual property law firm based in Minneapolis, MN, representing clients in the US and worldwide. The firm receives accolades from numerous intellectual property rating organizations and publications. The firm’s specialties include intellectual property litigation and counseling, patent infringement, trade secrets, copyrights, trademarks, trade dress, data privacy, Hatch-Waxman, monetization, IPRs, appeals and more.

The experienced lawyers at Carlson Caspers are scientists, pharmacists, engineers, and technologists and are excellent communicators focused on delivering value by listening to their client’s problems and providing practical solutions. Individually and as a team, they bring in-depth industry knowledge, technical experience, subject matter expertise, and a global business perspective to every legal challenge.

Carlson Caspers clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals. For more information, visit www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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FEDERAL JUDGE DIANE HUMETEWA INTERVIEWED BY CARLSON CASPERS ATTORNEY HARPREET MAHAL

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – February 23, 2023] Carlson Caspers attorney Harpreet Mahal was recently honored to interview Judge Diane Humetewa, United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Arizona, the first American Indian woman to serve as a federal judge. Many thought provoking topics are covered, including the important roles of community-building and respect in diversity and inclusion efforts, mentorship and victim advocacy. The article appears in the Federal Bar Association’s Diversity & Inclusion Judicial Spotlights blog and can be accessed here.

About the Interviewer

Harpreet Mahal is an associate at Carlson Caspers, an intellectual property boutique law firm in Minneapolis, MN. He attended the University of Minnesota Law School, where he gained experience through the Intellectual Property Moot Court, the Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship Clinic, and the Clemency Project Practicum (now the Clemency Project Clinic). Prior to law school, he received an MS from Wayne State University School of Medicine, where he was in a neuroscience lab focused on traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury research. Harpreet is active in several professional organizations including the Minnesota State Bar Association, the Minnesota Asian Pacific American Bar Association, and the Federal Bar Association.

About the Federal Bar Association (FBA)

Founded in 1920, the FBA is dedicated to the advancement of the science of jurisprudence and to promoting the welfare, interests, education, and professional development of all attorneys involved in federal law. Its more than 14,000 members run the gamut of federal practice: attorneys practicing in small to large legal firms, attorneys in corporations and federal agencies, and members of the judiciary. The FBA is the catalyst for communication between the bar and the bench, as well as the private and public sectors.

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CARLSON CASPERS ANNOUNCES DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – February 9, 2023] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranked intellectual property law firm, is pleased to announce that Madison A. Rubin, currently a first-year law student at the University of Minnesota Law School, has been awarded the firm’s Diversity Scholarship for her 2022/2023 studies. Madison earned her undergraduate degree at Iowa State University (Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering, Magna Cum Laude).

Carlson Caspers established its Diversity Scholarship Program in 2018 and has since awarded six recipients. The program provides scholarships to law students with an undergraduate degree in a technical or scientific discipline and who are committed to practicing intellectual property law in Minnesota.

The Application for the Carlson Caspers Diversity Scholarship, and the experience of past recipients, can be found here. The application deadline is August 31, 2023.

Carlson Caspers and its individual attorneys are recognized for excellence in intellectual property litigation and counseling by their peers and clients, demonstrated by their inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America, the American College of Trial Lawyers, Chambers USA, Managing IP, IAM Patent 1000, Super Lawyers, Corp INTL, Forbes Legal Black Book, Wired and other ratings agencies and publications. The firm has an established reputation for success across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors from telecommunications and wireless to medical devices and pharmaceuticals.

www.carlsoncaspers.com

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Congratulations, Carlson Caspers Attorneys of the Year, 2022

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – January 26, 2023] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranked intellectual property law firm, is pleased to announce that Minnesota Lawyer has recognized Carlson Caspers’ Patent Litigation Team, Philip Caspers, Sam Hamer and William Bullard as Attorneys of Year (“Groups”), 2022, for their litigation victory on behalf of client, CommScope Technologies LLC.

Philip Caspers, a founding member of Carlson Caspers Vandenburgh & Lindquist, led a litigation team, including Samuel Hamer and William Bullard for CommScope Technologies, in a dispute involving their client CommScope’s distributed antenna technologies that were litigated in federal district court in Texas, Delaware, before the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, and before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The Carlson Caspers team successfully enforced five patents against Dali Wireless and defeated multiple patent infringement accusations by Dali Wireless, obtaining a final judgment of non-infringement for the last accusation in March of 2022.

The winning plan included actions in district court and before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). The team successfully challenged multiple Dali patents with petitions for inter partes review. This procedure allows for the validity of patents to be retried at the patent office. Convinced by the arguments the Carlson Caspers team submitted, the Board issued a preliminary decision instituting validity trials against Dali patents. Faced with the evidence the Carlson Caspers team marshalled, the patentee agreed to cancel multiple patent claims and dismiss its counts for infringement on several patents. A remaining patent was disposed of in the U.S. District Court for Delaware, where the team won summary judgment of non-infringement before U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika.

Bottom line: Carlson Caspers, on behalf of CommScope, went five for five in successfully enforcing CommScope patents and went eight for eight in successfully defeating all of Dali’s patents.

We congratulate the team on this well-deserved award.

District court actions:

Dali Wireless, Inc. v. CommScope Technologies LLC et al., Case No. 1:19-cv-00952 U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware

CommScope Technologies LLC v. Dali Wireless Inc., Case No. 3:16-cv-00477 U.S. District for the Northern District of Texas

The full 2022 Attorneys of the Year list can be found here.

About Carlson Caspers

Carlson Caspers is an acclaimed intellectual property law firm, known for its prowess in intellectual property litigation and counseling, including patent infringement, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, data privacy, Hatch-Waxman, monetization, appeals and more. The firm has built a reputation for remarkable client success in consumer, commercial and industrial markets across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, data privacy and wireless communications.

Clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals. For more information, visit www.carlsoncaspers.com

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CARLSON CASPERS PROMOTES CAROLINE L. MARSILI TO PARTNER

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – January 24, 2023] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking intellectual property and patent litigation law firm, is proud to announce that Caroline L. Marsili was elected to partner effective January 1, 2023.

J. Derek Vandenburgh, a firm founder and managing partner said, “Caroline has been an asset to Carlson Caspers since day one. She consistently does remarkable work and obtains successful outcomes for her clients, navigating their business and legal challenges. Her experience in the areas of trademark prosecution and Hatch-Waxman litigation is exceptionally valuable. We congratulate Caroline, we are pleased to have her as a firm partner and we look forward to her continued success.”

About Caroline L. Marsili
Caroline’s practice encompasses a broad scope of intellectual property services, with an emphasis on patent litigation and trademark law, including trademark prosecution, litigation, T.T.A.B. proceedings, and ex parte petitions. She also has experience in freedom to operate and clearance investigations, antitrust litigation, settlement negotiations and inter partes review proceedings.

Caroline works on matters involving a range of technologies and industries, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and telecommunications. An experienced trial attorney, she has tried cases in federal courts across the country. Caroline has been ranked by Patexia as among the top 100 “most successful and best performing ANDA attorneys” and top 100 attorneys representing ANDA defendants.

Beyond her patent litigation experience, Caroline brings first-hand expertise to all facets of trademark law. She maintains proficiency in changes in the law and policy to ensure she presents clients with the most efficient and cost-effective strategy to protect trademark rights. She obtained institution of an ex parte trademark reexamination proceeding within the first few months of the proceeding’s implementation and has presented on the Trademark Modernization Act of 2020.

Caroline is a member of the firm’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee, serves on the firm Hiring Committee and is a frequent contributor to the ANDA Advisor’s Blog.

Caroline has led the firm’s involvement in Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid’s Associates’ Campaign for several years, serving as a Campaign co-chair and currently serves on the Fund’s Executive Committee. Caroline was named a “Rising Star” by Minnesota Super Lawyers (2019 – 2022) and is named one of Minnesota Lawyer’s Up & Coming Attorneys for 2022.

Caroline received her J.D, magna cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School where she was Editor-in-Chief of the Minnesota Journal of Law, Science & Technology. She received her undergraduate degree from Carleton College (B.A., Biology, cum laude).

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ATTORNEYS KATHERINE CHEN AND R. WILLETS ELY ADD DEPTH TO PATENT LITIGATION AND IP PRACTICES AT CARLSON CASPERS

[Minneapolis, MN December 7, 2022] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking intellectual property law firm in Minneapolis, announces the addition of associates Katherine Chen and R. Willets Ely (Will Ely). The attorneys are graduates of the University of Minnesota Law School and are members of the Minnesota State Bar Association.

About Katherine Chen

Katherine Chen focuses her practice on patent litigation, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, data privacy, transactions, and licensing. She leverages her background and education in genetics and biology to assist clients in meeting their goals.

Katherine has assisted clients with patent litigation and transactions for medical devices, pharmaceuticals, investments, and telecommunications technologies. Katherine is a resourceful researcher and has experience with all stages of litigation and mediation.

Katherine received her JD from the University of Minnesota Law School and her BS in Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development at the University of Minnesota. She was a recipient of Carlson Caspers’ “1L Diversity Scholarship.”

She is an author for the firm’s award-winning “Inventor Spotlight,” which highlights inventors who have impacted our society due to their innovations. Katherine also writes regularly on the firm’s ANDA Litigation blog about technology and cases relevant to ANDA litigation.

Katherine has published Development, Genetics, PLoS ONE, and Nature Communications.

When not working, Katherine enjoys painting, cooking, and rock climbing.

Learn more about Katherine here.

About R. Willets Ely (Will Ely)

Will Ely focuses on patent litigation, copyrights, trademarks, transactions, and licensing. He leverages his background and experience in computer science, energy, and environmental law to find successful results.

Will has assisted clients with patent litigation and transactions for medical devices, pharmaceuticals, investments, and telecommunications technologies. Will is a resourceful researcher and has experience with all stages of litigation.

Before attending law school, Will was a highly regarded paralegal at a New York City law firm, where he confirmed his desire to get his law degree. His active litigation experience included case and document management, motion practice, brief drafting, and trial support and management. He regularly summarized briefs and court decisions for partners, worked several trials, including a nine-week jury trial, and supervised paralegal teams working on complex matters, including an insurance dispute involving events and documents from the 1890s through the early 2000s. During his time as a paralegal, Will often worked with the patent team and gained valuable experience with Hatch-Waxman litigation.

Will received his JD from the University of Minnesota Law School, cum laude, and was managing editor of the Minnesota Law Review. He received his undergraduate degree, cum laude, from Colgate University, Hamilton, NY, where he majored in Computer Science.

He is an author for the firm’s award-winning “Inventor Spotlight,” which highlights inventors who have impacted our society due to their innovations. Will also writes regularly on the firm’s ANDA Litigation blog about technology and cases relevant to ANDA litigation.

When not working, Will enjoys enthusiastically (if not skillfully) climbing at his local bouldering gym, enthusiastically (if not skillfully) playing chess, and reading science fiction. He also enjoys Formula 1 racing and is a lifelong Buffalo Bills fan.

Learn more about Will Ely here.

About Carlson Caspers
Carlson Caspers is a leading intellectual property law firm based in Minneapolis, MN. The firm receives accolades from numerous intellectual property rating organizations and publications. The firm’s specialties include intellectual property litigation and counseling, patent infringement, trade secrets, copyrights, trademarks, trade dress, data privacy, Hatch-Waxman, monetization, IPRs, appeals, and more.

The experienced lawyers at Carlson Caspers are scientists, pharmacists, engineers, and technologists who are excellent communicators and focus on delivering value by listening to the client’s problems and providing practical solutions. Individually and as a team, they bring in-depth industry knowledge, technical experience, subject matter expertise, and a global business perspective to every legal challenge.

Media inquiries
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CARLSON CASPERS SPONSORS THE 2022 MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION OF BLACK LAWYERS (MABL) FOUNDATION’S 2022 ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP GALA

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – November 14, 2022] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking intellectual property and litigation law firm, is a Benefactor Sponsor of the MABL Foundation’s Annual Scholarship Gala. This year’s Gala was held Friday, November 12, 2022, at the FILLMORE MINNEAPOLIS. This year’s theme, “Dreaming with Your Eyes Wide Open,” captured the ongoing challenges and opportunities to partner with the community and legal profession to do better and be better. Attorney Bakari Sellers delivered the keynote speech and the Grammy Award winning Sounds of Blackness performed.

Each year, the MABL Foundation raises money to award scholarships to students attending local law schools who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and are committed to addressing the Black community’s issues.

Iain McIntyre, a member of the firm’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee, coordinated Carlson Caspers’ sponsorship of MABL’s Gala.

Elvis Kim, Katherine Chen, Harpreet Mahal, and firm guests also attended.

ABOUT CARLSON CASPERS

Carlson Caspers is a top-ranking Intellectual Property law firm deeply committed to welcoming and embracing differences in people and perspectives, both within the firm and our community. The firm’s commitment to inclusion is the foundation for a vibrant work environment and unparalleled client service from varied perspectives in developing strategies and solutions to serve each client’s business goals.

Founded in 2003, the firm has an established reputation for success across a wide range of sophisticated, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, technology, nutraceuticals, data privacy, telecommunications, and wireless technology.

Carlson Caspers is well known for its practice prowess in IP litigation and patent litigation, patent counseling and prosecution, appeals, copyright, data privacy and technology, monetization and transactions, Hatch-Waxman, post-grant, and IPR proceedings, trademark, advertising, unfair competition, and trade secrets.

To learn more about Carlson Caspers’ commitment to Diversity & Inclusion, click here.

To apply for the Carlson Caspers Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship and meet past recipients, click here.

To learn about Twin Cities Diversity in Practice and other communities and sponsorships, click here.

To learn more about Carlson Caspers’ “Inventor Spotlight,” click here.

To learn about the firm’s legal services, visit www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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US NEWS & WORLD REPORT AND BEST LAWYERS® LISTS CARLSON CASPERS FOR THREE PRACTICE AREAS INCLUDING “TIER 1” FOR LITIGATION-IP AND LITIGATION-PATENT IN “2023 BEST LAW FIRMS” RANKINGS

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – November 3, 2022] U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®, for the 13th consecutive year, announce the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings.

Carlson Caspers received Top Tier regional rankings for “Litigation-Intellectual Property” and “Litigation-Patent” in the 2023 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings. Carlson Caspers was also ranked in Minneapolis for Trademark Law. The firm’s rankings include the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan region.

Carlson Caspers has received top rankings consecutively since Best Lawyers began its rankings.

Firms included in the 2023 U.S. News – Best Lawyers^® “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise and reflects the elevated level of respect a firm has earned among other leading lawyers and clients in the same communities and the same practice areas for their abilities, their professionalism and their integrity.

The Best Lawyers list (2022 Edition) includes the following shareholders:

Jennell C. Bilek– Litigation – Intellectual Property

Alan G. Carlson– Litigation – Intellectual Property

Philip P. Caspers– 1) Litigation – Intellectual Property and 2) Litigation – Patent

Matthew J. Goggin– 1) Litigation – Intellectual Property and 2) Litigation – Patent

Samuel A. Hamer– 1) Litigation – Intellectual Property and 2) Litigation – Patent

Brian W. Hayes– Litigation – Intellectual Property

Timothy A. Lindquist– 1) Litigation – Intellectual Property and 2) Litigation – Patent

Samuel T. Lockner– Litigation – Intellectual Property

Tara C. Norgard– 1) Litigation – Intellectual Property 2) Trade Secrets 3) Trademarks

Gary J. Speier– Litigation – Patent

Derek Vandenburgh– 1) Litigation – Intellectual Property and 2) Litigation – Patent

Douglas J. Williams (Of Counsel)– 1) Litigation – Intellectual Property and 2) Litigation – Patent

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ABOUT CARLSON CASPERS

Recognized for excellence in intellectual property litigation and counseling by their peers and clients, Carlson Caspers is consistently included in The Best Lawyers in America, U.S. News “Best Law Firms,” Chambers USA, Managing I.P., I.P. Stars, Super Lawyers, IAM Patent 1000, Patexia Inc., Corporate INTL, Minnesota Lawyer, Attorney at Law magazine, and other ratings agencies and publications.

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MINNESOTA’S GREAT NORTH INNOCENCE PROJECT CONFERS INAUGURAL PRO BONO “CHAMPIONS OF THE YEAR” AWARD TO CARLSON CASPERS ATTORNEYS

[Minneapolis, MN–October 26, 2022] Carlson Caspers, a leading intellectual property law, litigation, and patent law firm based in Minneapolis, MN, is proud to share the news that the Great North Innocence Project (GN-IP) of Minnesota conferred an inaugural pro bono award on Shareholders Alexandra Olson, Samuel Lockner, and former associate Megan Christner of Carlson Caspers, and Mark Bradford of Bassford Remele, PA., at their annual “Benefit for Innocence: The Science of Justice on Wednesday, October 26, 2022.

The new Pro Bono Champion(s) of the Year Award recognizes an individual pro bono volunteer or a pro bono team that has contributed significant time, expertise, resources, and passion towards investigating and litigating innocence cases in partnership with the Great North Innocence Project. The Innocence Project’s blog states they are “honored to recognize the pro bono team representing GN-IP client Robert Kaiser with this award. Alex, Sam, Megan, and Mark have and continue to demonstrate their commitment to ensuring Robert Kaiser’s freedom after nearly eight years of wrongful incarceration with passionate zeal.”

Learn more about the case here.

Learn more about Alexandra J. Olson here.

Learn more about Samuel T. Lockner here.

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MINNESOTA LAWYER RECOGNIZES CARLSON CASPERS FOR 2022 DIVERSITY & INCLUSION AWARDS

[Minneapolis, Minnesota –October 7, 2022] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking intellectual property law firm, is proud to announce that Carlson Caspers and the “Carlson Caspers Inventor Spotlight Authors” are among a distinguished group of honorees Minnesota Lawyer recognized at its sixth annual 2022 Diversity & Inclusion Awards on October 5, 2022. The “Carlson Caspers Inventor Spotlight” is a monthly feature that celebrates the accomplishments of an inventor from a diverse background and has impacted our world. Carlson Caspers received the only “Firm” award.

This year’s Minnesota Lawyer event publication, “A Focus on Change,” includes stories from diversity and inclusion leaders, law firms, and law schools about how their roles have changed and grown, including interviews with Carlson Caspers Shareholders Tara Norgard and Jennell Bilek. Their interview with Minnesota Lawyer about the Carlson Caspers “Inventor Spotlight” is here: https://minnlawyer.com/2022/10/06/2022-diversity-inclusion-the-carlson-caspers-inventor-spotlight-authors/.

Attorneys and law students are authors for the unique monthly “Inventor Spotlight” and may also serve on Carson Caspers’ Diversity & Inclusion Committee. A list of the “Inventor Spotlight” authors and links to their bios is below:

Jennifer C. Bilek

Katherine Chen

Will Ely

Seung Sub ‘Elvis’ Kim

Keane Nowlan

Justin Oakland

Elise Wu

Learn more

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About the “Inventor Spotlight” and Carlson Caspers Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives

Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking intellectual property and litigation law firm, celebrates US inventors from diverse backgrounds in a monthly inventor “Diversity Spotlight” on its website.

Attorneys and law students are authors for the unique monthly “Inventor Spotlight” and may serve on Carson Caspers’ Diversity & Inclusion Committee. Tara Norgard and Saukshmya Trichi are co-chairs of the committee that guides the firm’s diversity & inclusion initiatives.

In 2020, Tara Norgard and Jennell Bilek suggested developing a rotating feature on the website that portrays biographies of patent owners who come from diverse communities based on a monthly calendar as an integral program within the firm’s Diversity & Inclusion program. The committee identified the months and dates of established diversity holidays. The volunteers selected the patent owners they wanted to write about for their chosen months.

Carlson Caspers launched the first post in February 2021 with newly designed website pages and a drop-down bar to direct website visitors to the “Diversity Spotlight” series. The website experience includes a home page banner, an overview “Spotlight,” and a bio landing page. Each page links to the firm’s other Diversity & Inclusion program offerings, including the firm’s 1L Scholarship application and the firm’s community involvement page.

Committee members and associates volunteer non-billable hours to participate in the firm’s Diversity Spotlight Series. The series features scientists and inventors within diverse communities and demonstrates the firm’s commitment to Diversity & Inclusion. Volunteers select a month and an individual to write about for the next month’s Spotlight series.

Each “Spotlight” entails selecting a patent owner, researching their contributions, writing the biography, and approving the posted pages on the website after the posts go through an editing and proofing process from the marketing department.

The authors currently recognize the following months:

February-Black History Month; March-National Women’s History Month; April-Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah); May-National Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month; June-LGBT Pride Month and Juneteenth; July-“National Disability Independence Day”; August-International Day of the World’s Indigenous People; September- Hispanic Heritage Month; October-World Mental Health Day; and November-National Native American Heritage Month.

To date, 13 attorneys have written biographies on 17 patent owners who have represented diverse communities and contributed inventions as scientists, engineers, and inventors. The website has attracted attention as the series gains traction, with Google page views increasing each month. A Google “pageview” report on the firm’s diversity and inclusion website landing pages show 4,466 page views and 3,469 unique page views, which amounts to 4.11% and 3.79% of total website traffic from February 1, 2021-July 22, 2022. The firm leverages the Diversity & Inclusion Spotlight with a press release on the firm’s website news landing page and posts via the firm’s LinkedIn and Twitter accounts.

About Carlson Caspers

Carlson Caspers is an acclaimed intellectual property law firm known for its prowess in intellectual property litigation and counseling, including patents, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, data privacy, monetization, licensing, inter partes reviews, post-grant proceedings, appeals, and more.

Clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals. Visit us at Carlson Caspers.com.

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CARLSON CASPERS RECOGNIZES DR. EDITH KLEMPERER FOR WORLD MENTAL HEALTH MONTH

[MINNEAPOLIS, MN October 5, 2022] Each month the firm celebrates inventors who hail from diverse backgrounds in an “Inventor Spotlight” on our website.

In honor of World mental health month, Carlson Caspers shines the diversity spotlight on Dr. Edith Klemperer, one of the first women to practice neurology and psychiatry. We recognize her for her pioneering work in hypnotherapy and inventing the “Luminous Brain” Anatomical Model.

Born and educated in Vienna, Dr. Klemperer earned her medical degree in 1923 from the University of Vienna. While still in Austria, she invented the “Luminous Brain,” an educational model used for teaching and understanding brain function using lights and color to demonstrate the brain’s electrical impulses. The Luminous Brain could demonstrate neural pathways showing thoughts, automatic movements (such as breathing), and disordered neural impulses associated with mental illnesses. Dr. Klemperer first demonstrated her model at the First International Neurological Congress in Bern, Switzerland, in September 1931 and again at the 95^th Annual Meeting of the American Psychiatric Association in Chicago in May 1939. In 1934, the United States Patent Office granted Dr. Klemperer a patent on her Anatomical Model.

Of Jewish descent, Dr. Klemperer fled Austria after it fell under Nazi control. She moved to New York in September 1939 and continued her work in neurology and psychiatry. Most of her work in the US was focused on the emerging fields of hypnosis, hypnotherapy, and hypnoanalysis. Between 1954 and 1969, Dr. Klemperer lectured at the Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis and published several papers in the Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, including on such topics as technique, past ego emerging states, projective phenomena, primary-object relationships, spontaneous self-portrait, and changes in body image. Dr. Klemperer also studied hypnosis’s use in helping people to quit smoking tobacco and lectured on alcoholism at the 1964 Annual Conference of the New York Chapter of the American Society of Group Psychotherapy.

Author: Alexandra J. Olson, Carlson Caspers partner

To learn more about Carlson Caspers’ commitment to Diversity & Inclusion, click here.

To apply for the Carlson Caspers Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship and meet past recipients, click here.

To learn about Twin Cities Diversity in Practice and other communities and sponsorships, click here.

To learn more about Carlson Caspers’ “Inventor Spotlight,” click here.

About Carlson Caspers
Carlson Caspers is an acclaimed intellectual property law firm, known for its prowess in intellectual property litigation and counseling, including patent infringement, trade secrets, copyrights, trademarks, data privacy, Hatch-Waxman, monetization, IPRs, appeals, and more. Founded in 2003 in Minneapolis, MN, the firm has built a reputation for remarkable client success in consumer, commercial and industrial markets across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors.

The experienced lawyers at Carlson Caspers are scientists, pharmacists, engineers, chemists, and technologists who focus on delivering value by respecting the client’s genius and bringing in-depth industry knowledge, technical experience, subject matter expertise, and a global business perspective to every legal challenge. Clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals. For more information, visit www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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TARA C. NORGARD RECEIVES FEDERAL BAR ASSOCIATION KINTNER LIFETIME CONTRIBUTION AWARD

[MINNEAPOLIS, MN September 19, 2022] Carlson Caspers, a leading Minneapolis-based intellectual property firm, is pleased to announce IP Attorney and Board Member Tara C. Norgard was the presented with the prestigious Earl W. Kintner Award for Distinguished Service at the 2022 FBA Annual Meeting & Convention in Charleston, SC.

The Kintner Award is presented as a lifetime contribution award to an FBA member who has displayed outstanding long-term achievement, distinguished leadership, and participation in the activities of the association’s chapters, sections, and divisions throughout the nation over a career of service.

In her remarks to the attendees, Tara, who has held several leadership roles within the national and Minnesota FBA Chapter, shared the following thoughts:

“The Kintner Award is, at its heart, about service and leadership. That is why I accept this award today not on behalf of myself, but on behalf of the countless people from around the country who have long and tirelessly been leading and serving this organization to ensure the FBA—and our entire federal legal community—reflects, embraces, and grows forward with the rich diversity of the nation we serve.”

About Tara C. Norgard

Drawing on her extensive experience in complex litigation, technology, and business, Tara helps her clients leverage and defend their intellectual property inside and outside the courtroom. Ranking Tara among Minnesota’s top IP attorneys, Chambers USA 2022 states, “Tara is a fierce and highly skilled advocate.”

Tara focuses on high-stakes patent, trade secret, trademark and business litigation with a keen strategic view and relentless attention to details that matter. She has secured victories in district and appellate courts and arbitrations across the country and negotiated licenses and multimillion-dollar agreements in matters involving a wide spectrum of technologies, including medical devices, financial systems, radiation therapy systems, dental treatments, glass coatings, and consumer goods, among others.

In addition to her primary IP practice, Tara served as general counsel for the Receiver in the $160 million Trevor Cook Ponzi scheme, the second-largest fraud in Minnesota history, where she led the effort to repatriate assets from around the globe that were stolen under the guise of an international investment program, as well as in the inter-Mark receivership, where she oversaw the return of $26 million to individuals around the world. Her work on behalf of the Court and with the SEC, CFTC, and US Department of Justice in these matters has earned her high regard around the country for her work on sophisticated fraud and financial matters.

Tara brings first-hand business experience to every matter she handles, having worked for a global consulting firm before becoming a lawyer. Prior to joining Carlson Caspers, Tara clerked for the Honorable Donald P. Lay of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit and practiced with Sidley, an international law firm headquartered in Chicago. Tara is a member of the firm’s Management Committee. She also is the firm’s chief marketing partner and co-founder and co-chair of its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, which leads the firm’s actions in fulfillment of its commitment to ensuring that all people, regardless of color, creed, sexual orientation, disability, or other unique human characteristics can excel and thrive in the firm, the profession, and the community.

Beyond the firm, Tara is a widely recognized national leader advancing DE&I in the legal profession and is a frequent speaker on these topics. She served as President of the Federal Bar Association’s Minnesota Chapter in 2016-17 and has led numerous initiatives with the Chapter and the District Court during over a decade of service on the Board. At the national level, she founded and chairs the FBAs DE&I Committee, which developed and is now implementing a multi-year DE&I Action Plan for the organization and its 100+ chapters around the nation.

She is routinely named among the top IP lawyers in Minnesota and has been honored twice as an Attorney of the Year by Minnesota Lawyer. She also was featured on the cover of the Women in Law 2017 Minnesota Edition, Attorney at Law Magazine, celebrating women attorneys who exemplify excellence in the Minnesota legal profession. Tara has also chaired and served on several Merit Selection Panels for the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota and the Court’s Markman Study Group.

Outside of her law practice, Tara works with Friends of FANA, Minnesota, a non-profit organization established to unite Colombian children of all ages with adoptive families. She also has served on the Board of Trustees for Sunny Hollow Montessori.

Read Tara’s full bio here.

About Carlson Caspers

Carlson Caspers is an acclaimed intellectual property law firm known for its prowess in intellectual property litigation and counseling, including patent infringement, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, data privacy, Hatch-Waxman, monetization, appeals, and more. The firm has built a reputation for remarkable client success in consumer, commercial and industrial markets across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, data privacy, and wireless communications. www.carlsoncaspers.com

About the Earl W. Kintner Award

The Earl W. Kintner Award for Distinguished Service is presented as a lifetime contribution award to an FBA member who has displayed long-term outstanding achievement, distinguished leadership, and participation in the activities of the association’s chapters, sections, and divisions throughout the nation over a career of service. The prestigious award honors the late National President Earl W. Kintner, whose two terms (1956-57 and 1958-59) and continued service to the association and its affiliated organizations (president of the Foundation of the FBA and the Federal Bar Building Corporation) serves as the highest standard of dedicated service.

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MINNESOTA LAWYER RECOGNIZES CAROLINE L. MARSILI AMONG 2022 UP & COMING ATTORNEYS

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – Sept 16, 2022] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking Minneapolis-based intellectual property law firm, is pleased to announce that Caroline L. Marsili was named by Minnesota Lawyer as a “2022 Up & Coming Attorney.” The honor recognizes lawyers who have distinguished themselves by their professional accomplishments and leadership as well as service to the community and profession in the first ten years of practice.

About Caroline L. Marsili

Caroline’s practice encompasses a broad scope of intellectual property services, with an emphasis on patent litigation and trademark law, including trademark prosecution, litigation, TTAB proceedings, and ex parte petitions. She also has experience in freedom to operate and clearance investigations, antitrust litigation, settlement negotiations, and inter partes review proceedings.

Beyond her patent litigation experience, Caroline brings first-hand expertise to all facets of trademark law. She maintains proficiency in changes in the law and policy to ensure she presents clients with the most efficient and cost-effective strategy to protect trademark rights. She obtained institution of an ex parte trademark reexamination proceeding within the first few months of the proceeding’s implementation and has presented on the Trademark Modernization Act of 2020.

Caroline has been a member of the firm’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee since its inception, serves on the firm Hiring Committee, and is a frequent contributor to the ANDA Advisor’s Blog. She routinely facilitates the firm’s involvement in Minnesota’s affinity bar organizations, non-profit legal service providers, and professional organizations.

Caroline is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Law School and Carleton College.

Leadership, Community and Professional Contributions

Caroline has led the firm’s involvement in Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid’s Associates’ Campaign for several years, serving as a Campaign co-chair, and currently serves on the Fund’s Executive Committee. Caroline was named a “Rising Star’ in Minnesota Super Lawyers for 2019 through 2022 and was recently selected as one of Minnesota Lawyer’s Up & Coming Attorneys for 2022.

Read Caroline’s full bio here.

About Carlson Caspers

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13 CARLSON CASPERS LAWYERS NAMED TO 2023 EDITION OF BEST LAWYERS®

[Minneapolis, MN–August 18, 2022] Carlson Caspers, a leading intellectual property law, litigation, and patent law firm based in Minneapolis, MN, is proud to announce that 13 shareholders with expertise in IP law, IP litigation, patent litigation and prosecution, trade secrets, trademarks, and biotechnology and the life sciences are highlighted for legal excellence in the 2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

Congratulations to the following partners named to The Best Lawyers in America list (2023 Edition):

Jennell C. Bilek – Litigation – Intellectual Property

Alan G. Carlson – Litigation Intellectual Property

Philip P. Caspers – Litigation – 1) Intellectual Property and Litigation 2) Litigation – Patent

Matthew J. Goggin – 1) Litigation – Intellectual Property and 2) Litigation – Patent

Samuel A. Hamer – 1) Litigation – Intellectual Property and 2) Litigation – Patent

Brian W. Hayes – Litigation – Intellectual Property

Timothy A. Lindquist – 1) Litigation – Intellectual Property and 2) Litigation – Patent

Samuel T. Lockner – 1) Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice and 2) Litigation – Intellectual Property

Iain A. McIntyre – Litigation – Intellectual Property

Tara C. Norgard – 1) Litigation – Intellectual Property, 2) Trade Secrets Law, and 3) Trademark Law

Gary J. Speier – Litigation – Patent

Derek Vandenburgh – 1) Litigation – Intellectual Property and 2) Litigation – Patent

Douglas J. Williams – 1) Litigation – Intellectual Property and 2) Litigation – Patent

Carlson Caspers also received top rankings for the “2022 Best Law Firms” in Litigation-Intellectual Property and Litigation-Patent Law. The firm’s Tier 1 listings include the Minneapolis metropolitan region and are published by U.S. News—Best Lawyers, 2022 Edition of “Best Law Firms.” Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise. The “2023 Best Law Firms” listings will be published in November 2022.

For the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, more than 12.2 million votes were analyzed to identify the top legal talent, as identified by their peers. Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in America list are divided by geographic region and practice areas. They are reviewed by their peers based on professional expertise and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and in good standing.

About Carlson Caspers
Carlson Caspers is a leading intellectual property law firm based in Minneapolis, MN. The firm receives accolades by numerous intellectual property rating organizations and publications. The firm’s specialties include intellectual property litigation and counseling, patent infringement, trade secrets, copyrights, trademarks, trade dress, data privacy, Hatch-Waxman, monetization, IPRs, appeals, and more.

Founded in 2003, the firm’s reputation for remarkable client success is wide-ranging in consumer, commercial and industrial markets across complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, data privacy, wireless communications, and manufacturing. Carlson Caspers clients include Fortune 500 companies, small companies, and individuals.

For more information, visit https://www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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CARLSON CASPERS EXTENDS DEADLINE FOR 2022 DIVERSITY & INCLUSION SCHOLARSHIPS TO AUGUST 31, 2022

[Minneapolis, Minnesota–August 9, 2022] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking Minneapolis-based intellectual property law firm, is accepting applications for its 1L Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship Program until August 31, 2022.

Carlson Caspers awards up to two $5,000 law school scholarships annually to prospective law school students who have obtained a degree in a technical or scientific discipline. The firm encourages students committed to practicing intellectual property law in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota.

Applicants need an undergraduate or higher degree in chemistry, physics, life sciences, pharmacy, engineering, or computer science.

Additionally, applicants have accepted and plan to attend an ABA-accredited law school beginning in the fall of 2022. Applicants also must not be the recipient of any other diversity scholarship awarded by another law firm.

The deadline to apply for the scholarship is August 31, 2022. For more information and an application, please click here.

Please address any questions to Mary Laschansky at mlaschansky@carlsoncaspers.com.

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives at Carlson Caspers

Carlson Caspers fosters a culture that welcomes and embraces differences in people and perspectives. The firm’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee plans and implements programs and initiatives focused on promoting members of groups that are under-represented in the practice of intellectual property law diversity and inclusion. Such actions concentrate on recruiting, mentoring, managing the firm’s 1L Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship Program, and sponsoring and participating in organizations that promote diversity within the legal profession.

Furthermore, the firm’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee is committed to ensuring fairness in all legal personnel’s working experience, mentoring, and overall career advancement.

About Carlson Caspers

Carlson Caspers is a leading intellectual property law firm based in Minneapolis, MN. The firm receives accolades by numerous intellectual property rating organizations and publications. The firm’s specialties include intellectual property litigation and counseling, patent infringement, trade secrets, copyrights, trademarks, trade dress, data privacy, Hatch-Waxman, monetization, IPRs, appeals, and more.

The experienced lawyers at Carlson Caspers are scientists, pharmacists, engineers, and technologists who are excellent communicators who focus on delivering value by listening to the client’s problems and providing practical solutions. Individually and as a team, they bring in-depth industry knowledge, technical experience, subject matter expertise, and a global business perspective to every legal challenge.

Carlson Caspers clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals. For more information, visit www.carlsoncaspers.com.

CARLSON CASPERS CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE WORLD’S INDIGENOUS PEOPLE ON AUGUST 9

[MINNEAPOLIS, MN August 5, 2022] Each month the firm celebrates US inventors who hail from diverse backgrounds in an “Inventor Spotlight” on our website. Aaron Yazzie, Diné (Navajo), is a mechanical engineer for NASA’s robotic space research missions. Following graduation from Stanford, Yazzie joined the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, where he first designed hardware and other mechanisms for developing ground-support equipment here on Earth. Yazzie now specializes in designing mechanical systems for NASA’s robotic space research missions, focusing on Planetary Sample Acquisition and Handling, and has made significant contributions to Mars exploration, including the Mars Science Laboratory Rover mission, the Mars InSight Lander Mission, and the Mars2020 Rover Mission. Specifically, Yazzie built the pressure inlet, the auxiliary payload sensor subsystem that functions as “the eyes and ears of the lander” and tells the lander the static atmospheric pressure, temperature, and wind levels.

Yazzie often jokes that the rocky red surface of Mars reminds him of his home on the Navajo reservation and enjoys learning about himself and his homeland. Yazzie has stated, “We’re learning about terrestrial planets and how landforms form, and that’s important to us – knowing where we come from. We have a tie to the land and knowing how things originate and how they come to be.”

Being dubbed the “Indigenous Bill Nye,” Yazzie seeks to give back to his Navajo community through speaking engagements and leading a NASA-Navajo summer camp. As Yazzie is one of only twenty-one Indigenous people at NASA, he seeks to further equity and inclusion within the STEM field and combat the imposter syndrome that follows indigenous students seeking a scientific education who feel the need to prove that they belong in the field.

Yazzie is professionally involved with the American Indian Science and Engineering Society and is a Sequoyah Fellow. Other awards include the Stanford School of Engineering Dean’s Leadership Award, the 2019 NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Bruce Murray Award, and the 2021 AISES Technical Excellence Award.

Authors: Justin Oakland, J.D. student, University of Minnesota Law School, and J. Derek Vandenburgh, Shareholder mentor.

About Carlson Caspers’ Commitment to Diversity

Attorneys and authors for the unique monthly “Inventor Spotlight” serve on Carlson Caspers’ Diversity & Inclusion Committee.

To learn more about Carlson Caspers’ commitment to Diversity & Inclusion, click here.

To apply for the Carlson Caspers Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship and meet past recipients, click here.

To learn about Twin Cities Diversity in Practice and other communities and sponsorships, click here.

To learn more about Carlson Caspers’ “Inventor Spotlight,” click here.

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SUPER LAWYERS® ANNOUNCES CARLSON CASPERS ATTORNEYS TO 2022 MINNESOTA LIST

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – July 19, 2022] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking intellectual property law firm, is proud to announce that the 2022 edition of Minnesota Super Lawyers recognized several of the firm’s outstanding intellectual property attorneys for the following Super Lawyers lists: Minnesota Super Lawyers, Top 100, Top 50 Women, and Rising Stars.

Super Lawyers bestowed additional recognition for Shareholder Tara Norgard, in the “Top 100 Minnesota Super Lawyers” and “Top 50 Women Super Lawyers” lists. In addition to Norgard, the Super Lawyers Women’s Edition recognized Caroline Marsili, and Alexandra Olson.

2022 Carlson Caspers Minnesota Super Lawyers

Read about their experience and cases by clicking on their bio links below.

Tara Norgard** (Top 100 Super Lawyers, Top 50 Women Lawyers)

Derek Vandenburgh

Joseph W. Winkels

2022 Carlson Caspers Minnesota Rising Stars*

Nathan Louwagie

Caroline Marsili

Alexandra Olson

About Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

No more than five percent of lawyers in the state are honored as Super Lawyers, and only 2.5 percent are recognized as Rising Stars. According to superlawyers.com, Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process.

Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with independent research. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selections are made on an annual, state-by-state basis. The objective is to create a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys that can be used as a resource for attorneys and consumers searching for legal counsel.

For more information about Super Lawyers, visit www.superlawyers.com.

About Carlson Caspers.

Clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals. Visit us at Carlson Caspers.com.

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CARLSON CASPERS 2022 DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION SCHOLARSHIPS ANNOUNCES AUGUST 15 DEADLINE FOR FIRST-YEAR LAW SCHOOL STUDENTS

[Minneapolis, Minnesota–July 15, 2022] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking Minneapolis-based intellectual property law firm, is accepting applications for its 1L Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship Program until August 15, 2022.

APPLY HERE

Applicants need an undergraduate or higher degree in chemistry, physics, life sciences, pharmacy, engineering, or computer science.

Additionally, applicants have accepted and plan attending an ABA-accredited law school beginning in the fall of 2022. Applicants also must not be the recipient of any other diversity scholarship awarded by another law firm.

The deadline to apply for the scholarship is August 15, 2022. For more information and an application, please click here.

Please address any questions to Mary Laschansky at mlaschansky@carlsoncaspers.com.

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives at Carlson Caspers

Furthermore, the firm’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee is committed to ensuring fairness in all legal personnel’s working experience, mentoring, and overall career advancement.

About Carlson Caspers

Carlson Caspers clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals. For more information, visit www.carlsoncaspers.com.

CARLSON CASPERS RECOGNIZES JUNETEENTH 2022

In recognition of Juneteenth, Carlson Caspers office will close at noon on Monday, June 20, 2022.

Each month, Carlson Caspers’ Diversity & Inclusion Committee recognizes the accomplishments of an inventor who has made an impact on our world with a monthly spotlight on the firm’s website.

In honor of this year’s Black History Month, Carlson Caspers celebrated the achievements of inventor Garrett A. Morgan. Morgan, born to two freed slaves, was a prolific inventor best known for creating the automated, three-signal traffic light. A self-made businessman in the apparel and grooming industries, his inventions focused on enhancing the safety of the average worker and citizen. Over the course of his life, his inventions earned him 26 patents.

Learn more here.

About Carlson Caspers

The firm has built a reputation for remarkable client success in consumer, commercial, and industrial markets across complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, data privacy, and wireless communications.

Clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals. For more information, visit https://www.carlsoncaspers.com.

CHAMBERS USA 2022 GUIDE PUBLISHES HIGH RANKINGS FOR CARLSON CASPERS AND ALAN CARLSON, DEREK VANDENBURGH, AND TARA NORGARD

[Minneapolis, MN–June 7, 2022] Chambers USA 2022 “The Chambers Guide to the Top Lawyers and Law Firms in the USA,” ranked intellectual property (IP) attorneys Alan G. Carlson, J. Derek Vandenburgh, and Tara C. Norgard as “Notable Practitioners” in Intellectual Property—Minnesota. Chambers USA 2022 also ranked Carlson Caspers as a leading law firm in Intellectual Property—Minnesota. This is Norgard’s inaugural recognition from Chambers USA.

Chambers USA made the following statements pertaining to Carlson Caspers, a leading law firm in Intellectual Property—Minnesota, and Notable Practitioners Alan G. Carlson, J. Derek Vandenburgh, and Tara C. Norgard:

What the team is known for

Notable practitioners

Alan Carlson (Senior Statespeople) has profound experience trying the full range of IP disputes, including patent, trademark and trade secret cases. He is an incredible talent and built an incredible firm.

Tara C. Norgard has built a reputation as a powerful advocate and very capable patent litigator. Tara is a fierce and highly skilled advocate.

About Alan G. Carlson, Senior Statespeople
Alan Carlson is a veteran trial lawyer who is widely respected for his representation of both plaintiffs and defendants in patent, trademark, trade dress and copyright disputes, among other matters. He is recognized by peers as a “top lawyer” and “a very good litigator.”
See Alan Carlson’s full bio here.

About J. Derek Vandenburgh
Derek Vandenburgh continues to be recognized for a wide-ranging IP litigation practice that encompasses patent, trademark, and trade dress disputes. Sources call him an “extremely talented.” lawyer.
See Derek Vandenburgh’s full bio here.

About Tara C. Norgard
Tara Norgard helps her clients leverage and defend their intellectual property inside and outside the courtroom. With a keen strategic view, and relentless attention to details that matter, Tara is a powerful advocate for each client she serves.
See Tara Norgard’s full bio here.

About Carlson Caspers

Carlson Caspers clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals. For more information, visit www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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TRADE SECRETS AND DATA PRIVACY WEBINAR FOR CORPORATE COUNSEL: AN ASSOCIATION OF CORPORATE COUNSEL-MINNESOTA CLE WEBINAR

Tuesday, April 26, 2022, 12:30-1:30 pm CDT.
Featuring: Tara Norgard and Alexandra Olson, Carlson Caspers, and Mark Lanterman, Computer Forensic Services, Inc.

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – April 26, 2022] Tara Norgard and Alex Olson presented at the 2022 Association of Corporate Council-Minnesota Chapter GoToWebinar event today. Tara Norgard and Alexandra Olson, partners at Carlson Caspers, along with Mark Lanterman, Chief Technology Officer of Computer Forensic Services, informed an audience of 100+ corporate counsel attorneys about trade secrets and data privacy laws. The presentation provided 1.0 CLE credit (pending) to conference attendees and clients of Carlson Caspers.

About Tara Norgard
Drawing on her extensive experience in complex litigation, technology, and business, Tara helps her clients leverage and defend their intellectual property inside and outside the courtroom. With a keen strategic view, and relentless attention to details that matter, Tara is a powerful advocate for each client she serves.

Read Tara’s full bio here.

About Alexandra Olson
Alex practices intellectual property law with an emphasis on patent and trade secret litigation and licensing at Carlson Caspers. She draws on her engineering background to represent clients in the pharmaceutical, medical device, and agricultural industries.

Read Alex’s full bio here.

About Mark Lanterman
Mark Lanterman is the Chief Technology Officer of Computer Forensic Services. Before entering the private sector, Mark was a member of the US Secret Service Electronic Crimes Taskforce. Mark has 28 years of security and forensic experience and has testified in over 2000 cases.

Read Mark’s full bio here.

About Carlson Caspers
Carlson Caspers is proud to be a sponsor of the Association of Corporate Counsel-Minnesota.

Clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals. For more information, visit https://www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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CARLSON CASPERS HONORS GENETICIST AND HUMANITARIAN DR. MARY-CLAIRE KING FOR NATIONAL WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH ON THE FIRM'S "INVENTOR SPOTLIGHT" SERIES

[MINNEAPOLIS, MN MARCH 1, 2022] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking intellectual property and litigation law firm, celebrates U.S. inventors who hail from diverse backgrounds in a monthly inventor spotlight on its website.

In honor of National Women’s History Month, the firm is honoring Dr. Mary-Claire King. She is the first scientist to show that breast cancer can be inherited by genetic mutations. Attorney Caroline Marsili, author of the March post, writes, “Dr. King’s decades of dedication to breast cancer research, humanitarian work, and education are nothing less than heroic.”

Dr. King’s research focused on genetic markers for breast, ovarian, and prostatic cancer. Click here to learn about Dr. King and her work.

Attorneys and authors for the unique monthly “Inventor Spotlight” serve on Carson Caspers’ Diversity & Inclusion Committee.

Tara Norgard and Saukshmya Trichi are co-chairs of the committee that guides the firm’s diversity & inclusion initiatives.

Click here for prior posts about other inventors.

About Carlson Caspers
Carlson Caspers is an acclaimed intellectual property law firm known for its prowess in litigation and counseling, including patent infringement, trade secrets, copyrights, trademarks, data privacy, Hatch-Waxman, monetization, IPRs, appeals, and more. Founded in 2003 in Minneapolis, MN, the firm has built a reputation for remarkable client success in consumer, commercial and industrial markets across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors.

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IN HONOR OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH, CARLSON CASPERS CELEBRATES THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF GARRETT A. MORGAN IN THE FIRM'S "INVENTOR SPOTLIGHT" SERIES

[MINNEAPOLIS, MN FEBRUARY 1, 2022] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking intellectual property and litigation law firm, celebrates U.S. inventors who hail from diverse backgrounds in a monthly inventor spotlight on its website. In honor of Black History Month, Carlson Caspers features Garrett A. Morgan in its Diversity Spotlight Series for February 2022.

Born to two formerly enslaved people, Morgan was a prolific inventor who created the automated, three-signal traffic light. A self-made businessman in the apparel and grooming industries, his inventions focused on enhancing the safety of the average worker and citizen. Throughout his life, his inventions earned him 26 patents.

Attorney Hannah Mosby O’Brien, shares additional information about Morgan on the firm’s website.

Learn more here.

Tara Norgard and Saukshmya Trichi are co-chairs of the committee that guides the firm’s diversity & inclusion initiatives.

Click here to learn more.

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[Minneapolis, Minnesota – January 21, 2021] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking intellectual property (IP) and patent litigation law firm, is proud to announce Alexander S. Rinn was elected to partner effective January 1, 2022.

Derek Vandenburgh, a firm founder, and managing partner said, “Alex and I have worked together on many cases with excellent results for our clients. He is an exceptional litigator and team player who focuses on client success in all areas of engagement. Alex has demonstrated his leadership in many areas of the firm.”

About Alexander S. Rinn
Alex practices intellectual property law focusing on patent, trade secret, and trademark litigation. With nearly ten years of litigation experience, Alex’s clients have seen success in cases involving a variety of sophisticated technologies, including wireless communications, fiber optic communication systems, computer architectures, semiconductors, lawn care equipment, nutraceuticals, and medical devices. In addition, Alex was a key participant in a years-long series of trials resulting in a multi-million-dollar award and patent wins for the firm’s client.

Alex has also worked on behalf of several major medical device makers to protect their businesses and patent rights. In addition, he has provided patent counseling and freedom to operate opinions for many enterprises. He also has represented a large concrete manufacturer against claims of trademark infringement. In addition to his practice in district court litigation, Alex has experience in inter partes review proceedings at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Alex is a member of the firm’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee and contributes to the online Diversity Spotlight series featuring famous inventors and scientists.

Before law school, he earned a master’s degree in physics and worked as an intelligence analyst. Minnesota Super Lawyers recognized Alex as a Rising Star in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021. He also is a member of the Minnesota Advisory Committee for the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition, which works to educate the public and policymakers on the benefits of U.S. international engagement.

Alex received his J.D. at Vanderbilt University Law School, M.S. in Physics at George Mason University, and B.A. in Liberal Arts at St. John’s College, Annapolis.

Alex lives in the Minneapolis area with his wife and children. Outside of his law practice, he enjoys playing music and tennis.

About Carlson Caspers
Carlson Caspers is an acclaimed intellectual property law firm known for its prowess in intellectual property litigation and counseling, including patent infringement, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, data privacy, Hatch-Waxman, monetization, appeals, and more. The firm has built a reputation for remarkable client success in consumer, commercial and industrial markets across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, data privacy, and wireless communications. www.carlsoncaspers.com

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Tara C. Norgard and Samuel T. Lockner have been elected to the firm’s Board of Directors

[Minneapolis, Minnesota—January 20, 2022] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking intellectual property and litigation law firm, is pleased to announce that Tara C. Norgard and Samuel T. Lockner have been elected to the firm’s Board of Directors.

Other board members include J. Derek Vandenburgh, Philip P. Caspers, and Timothy A. Lindquist, who are all original firm partners.

About Tara C. Norgard
Tara focuses on intellectual property and high-stakes business litigation. She has secured victories in district and appellate courts and arbitrations across the country and negotiated multimillion-dollar, client-favorable settlements in matters involving a broad spectrum of technologies, including medical devices, financial systems, radiation therapy systems, dental treatments, glass coatings, and consumer goods. Tara also has served as a court-appointed receiver and is widely known as a leader in the legal community.

Click here to learn more about Tara Norgard.

About Samuel T. Lockner
Sam Lockner concentrates his practice on intellectual property litigation and monetization. He has successfully served as lead counsel on numerous litigations, including patent cases focused on chemical, pharmaceutical, and life science technologies, as well as cases involving trade secrets, unfair competition, and trademark claims. Sam has also negotiated numerous transactions involving multimillion-dollar intellectual property portfolios.

Click here to learn more about Sam Lockner.

About Carlson Caspers
Carlson Caspers is an acclaimed intellectual property law firm, known for its prowess in intellectual property litigation and counseling, including patent infringement, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, data privacy, Hatch-Waxman, monetization, appeals and more. The firm has built a reputation for remarkable client success in consumer, commercial and industrial markets across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, data privacy, and wireless communications. www.carlsoncaspers.com

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CARLSON CASPERS SPONSORS THE 2021 MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION OF BLACK LAWYERS (MABL) 2021 ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP GALA

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – December 15, 2021] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking intellectual property and litigation law firm, is a Benefactor Sponsor of the MABL Foundation’s Annual Gala virtual event. This year’s Gala will be held on Thursday, December 16, 2021, from 5-7 pm CST and features a fireside chat hosted by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and Monique Worrell, State Attorney for the Ninth Judicial District for the State of Florida. In addition, the MABL Gala will feature performances by Grammy Award-Winning Sounds of Blackness.

“The time is always right to do what is right” theme for this year’s Gala captures the ongoing challenges and opportunities to partner with the community and legal profession to do better and be better.

Co-chair of the firm’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee, Saukshmya Trichi, coordinates Carlson Caspers’ sponsorship of MABL’s Gala.

Partners Iain McIntyre, Alex Olson, Associates Elvis Kim, Julie Vernon, and Harpreet Mahal are also attending.

ABOUT CARLSON CASPERS
Carlson Caspers is a top-ranking Intellectual Property law firm deeply committed to welcoming and embracing differences in people and perspectives, both within the firm and our community. The firm’s commitment to inclusion is the foundation for a vibrant work environment and unparalleled client service from varied perspectives in developing strategies and solutions to serve each client’s business goals.

To learn more about Carlson Caspers’ commitment to Diversity & Inclusion, click here.
To apply for the Carlson Caspers Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship and meet past recipients, click here.
To learn about Twin Cities Diversity in Practice and other communities and sponsorships, click here.
To learn more about Carlson Caspers’ “Inventor Spotlight,” click here.
To learn about the firm’s legal services, visit carlsoncaspers.com.

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HENNEPIN HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION "FROM ASHES TO ART: REBUILDING EAST LAKE CLINIC" EVENT INVITES IN-CLINIC ARTWORK SPONSORSHIPS WITH PREMIER SPONSOR CARLSON CASPERS

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – December 1, 2021] The Hennepin Healthcare Foundation today kicks off a week-long online campaign (Dec. 1-8) inviting benefactors to sponsor and select local artists’ works for installation in the newly rebuilt Hennepin Healthcare East Lake Clinic.

The new clinic replaces the original clinic, which was destroyed during the civil unrest of 2020. Located in a Federally Designated Medically Underserved Area, the clinic will serve as an essential source of primary care to the community.

“From Ashes to Art: Rebuilding East Lake Clinic” provides multiple ways to participate:

-Sponsor artwork for installation in the clinic’s public areas.
-Sponsor an exam room including artwork.
-Make a donation.

Partner Jennell Bilek, who serves as the chair of the board of directors for the Hennepin Healthcare Foundation said, “I believe in the work Hennepin Healthcare does to ensure access to high quality primary care. The East Lake Clinic is a critical asset to the local community that Carlson Caspers is proud to support. We hope the event raises substantial funds for the clinic while showcasing the local artist community.”

For more information and to view and sponsor artwork, click here.

ABOUT CARLSON CASPERS
Carlson Caspers is an acclaimed intellectual property law firm known for its prowess in litigation and counseling, including patent infringement, trade secrets, copyrights, trademarks, data privacy, Hatch-Waxman, monetization, inter partes reviews, appeals, and more.

Recognized for excellence in intellectual property litigation and counseling by their peers and clients, Carlson Caspers is consistently included in The Best Lawyers in America, U.S. News “Best Law Firms,” Chambers USA, Managing I.P., I.P. Stars, Super Lawyers, IAM Patent 1000, Patexia Inc., Corporate INTL, Minnesota Lawyer, Attorney at Law magazine, and other ratings agencies and publications.

Attorneys are actively involved as leaders in their communities and profession as Fellows at the American College of Trial Lawyers, American Bar Association, and Litigation Counsel of America.

For more information, visit https://www.carlsoncaspers.com/about-us/.

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CARLSON CASPERS HONORS NAVAJO PHYSICIST DR. FRED BEGAY FOR NATIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH ON THE FIRM’S “INVENTOR SPOTLIGHT” SERIES

[MINNEAPOLIS, MN NOVEMBER 9, 2021] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking intellectual property and litigation law firm, celebrates U.S. inventors who hail from diverse backgrounds in a monthly inventor spotlight on its website.

In honor of the National Native American Heritage Month, which celebrates the contributions of Native peoples, and honors their influence on the advancement of this country, Carlson Caspers highlights the work of Dr. Fred Begay, a physicist, and the first Navajo to receive a Ph.D. in his field.

Click here to learn about Dr. Begay and his work. Fred’s research focused on thermonuclear fusion, including using lasers, electrons, and high-energy ion beams to heat plasmas for alternative sources of energy. Click here for prior posts about other inventors.

Attorneys and authors for the unique monthly “Inventor Spotlight” serve on Carson Caspers’ Diversity & Inclusion Committee. Shareholder Brad Micsky is the author of the November and December 2021 posts. Tara Norgard and Saukshmya Trichi are co-chairs of the committee that guides the firm’s diversity & inclusion initiatives. Click here to learn more.

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U.S. NEWS – BEST LAWYERS® “2022 BEST LAW FIRMS” LISTS CARLSON CASPERS “TIER 1” FOR BOTH LITIGATION-IP AND LITIGATION-PATENT

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – November 8, 2021] Carlson Caspers received Top Tier regional rankings for “Litigation-Intellectual Property” and “Litigation-Patent” in the 2022 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms.” The firm’s Tier 1 rankings include the Minneapolis metropolitan region.

Firms included in the 2022 edition of “Best Law Firms” receive recognition for professional excellence with consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise. Earlier this year, U.S. News – Best Lawyers® listed 11 firm partners in the 2022 edition of “Best Lawyers”.

The Best Lawyers list (2022 Edition) includes the following shareholders:

Alan G. Carlson– Litigation – Intellectual Property
Philip P. Caspers– 1) Litigation – Intellectual Property and 2) Litigation – Patent
Matthew J. Goggin– 1) Litigation – Intellectual Property and 2) Litigation – Patent
Brian W. Hayes– Litigation – Intellectual Property
Timothy A. Lindquist– 1) Litigation – Intellectual Property and 2) Litigation – Patent
Samuel T. Lockner– Litigation – Intellectual Property
Tara C. Norgard– 1) Litigation – Intellectual Property 2) Trade Secrets 3) Trademarks
Gary J. Speier– Litigation – Patent
J. Derek Vandenburgh– 1) Litigation – Intellectual Property and 2) Litigation – Patent
Todd S. Werner– Litigation – Intellectual Property
Douglas J. Williams (Of Counsel)– 1) Litigation – Intellectual Property and 2) Litigation – Patent

ABOUT “BEST LAW FIRMS”
The U.S. News Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings include:

A rigorous evaluation process that consists of collecting client and lawyer evaluations.
Peer review from leading attorneys in the field.
Assessment of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process.

Click here for more details.

Recognized for excellence in intellectual property litigation and counseling by their peers and clients, Carlson Caspers is consistently included in The Best Lawyers in America, U.S. News “Best Law Firms,” Chambers USA, Managing I.P., I.P. Stars, Super Lawyers, IAM Patent 1000, Patexia Inc., Corporate INTL, Minnesota Lawyer, Attorney at Law magazine, and other ratings agencies and publications.

Attorneys are actively involved as leaders in their communities and profession as Fellows at the American College of Trial Lawyers, American Bar Association, and Litigation Counsel of America.

For more information, visit https://www.carlsoncaspers.com/about-us/.

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CARLSON CASPERS DIVERSITY SPOTLIGHT RECOGNIZES INVENTOR OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TOOL FOR TREATING BRAIN DISEASES

[MINNEAPOLIS, MN October 10, 2021] Carlson Caspers is aiming the Diversity Spotlight in October on the achievements of Dr. K.P. “Suba” Subbalakshmi, inventor of artificial intelligence (AI)-based tool that monitors speech to identify markers for early detection and treatments of diseases like Alzheimer’s, aphasia, and dementia.

As a Founding Director of the Stevens Institute for Artificial Intelligence and a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology, Dr. K.P. “Suba” Subbalakshmi focuses her research on artificial intelligence and machine learning, emphasizing mental health. Click here and follow the links to the firm’s Inventor Spotlight pages to learn more.

Thanks to Elvis Kim, attorney, who is the author of this month’s inventor feature. Tara Norgard, shareholder and associate mentor, co-chair of the firm’s Diversity Committee, collaborated on this month’s inventor feature.

Click here to learn more about Carlson Caspers’ commitment to Diversity & Inclusion.

About Carlson Caspers
Carlson Caspers is an acclaimed intellectual property law firm, known for its prowess in litigation and counseling, including patent infringement, trade secrets, copyrights, trademarks, data privacy, Hatch-Waxman, monetization, IPRs, appeals, and more. Founded in 2003 in Minneapolis, MN, the firm has built a reputation for remarkable client success in consumer, commercial and industrial markets across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors.

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TARA C. NORGARD TO PRESENT “CREATIVE APPROACHES TO LITIGATION” FOR FEDERAL EQUITY RECEIVERS AT OCTOBER 22 NAFER CONFERENCE

[Minneapolis, MN–October 14, 2021] Carlson Caspers Partner Tara C. Norgard will speak at the 2021 National Federation of Equity Receivers (NAFER) conference on a panel titled “Creative Approaches to Litigation” on October 22 in Marina del Ray, CA.

Tara and other panelists will share their experiences using creative approaches to litigation to assist receivers in finding perpetrators and bringing them to justice, locating missing assets, and returning their money.

Tara focuses on intellectual property and high-stakes business litigation. She has secured victories in district and appellate courts and arbitrations across the country and negotiated multimillion-dollar, client-favorable settlements in matters involving a broad spectrum of technologies, including medical devices, financial systems, radiation therapy systems, dental treatments, glass coatings, and consumer goods.

Tara serves as general counsel for the Receiver in the $190 million Trevor Cook Ponzi scheme, the second-largest fraud in Minnesota history. She is leading the effort to repatriate assets from around the globe stolen under the guise of an international investment program. She also served as general counsel in the Inter-Mark receivership, where she oversaw the return of $26 million to individuals worldwide.

To learn more about Tara Norgard, click here:

About Carlson Caspers
Carlson Caspers is an acclaimed intellectual property law firm known for its prowess in litigation and counseling, including patents, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, data privacy, monetization, licensing, inter partes reviews, post-grant proceedings, appeals, and more.

The firm has built a reputation for remarkable client success in consumer, commercial, and industrial markets among complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, bio-agriculture, nutraceuticals, data privacy, telecommunications equipment, and wireless communications.

Clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals.

For more information, visit https://www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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PATEXIA NAMES CARLSON CASPERS AMONG NATION’S TOP 15 BEST PERFORMING LAW FIRMS FOR ANDA LITIGATION

[Minneapolis, MN–October 13, 2021] Carlson Caspers, a leading intellectual property law firm, was ranked by Patexia Inc., as the firm is receiving the Top 25 Most Active Badge for being ranked as the 21st Most Active Law firm (Defendant), the Top 100 Most Active Law Firms overall (representing Defendants or Plaintiffs), the Top 25 Best Performing Badge for being ranked as the 15th Best Performing Law firm (Defendant), and the Best Performing Law Firms overall (representing Defendants or Plaintiffs).

Patexia’s research team analyzed the outcome of 1,179 unique abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) cases filed by pharmaceutical companies from July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2021.

ANDA litigation is very important for both brand and generic pharmaceutical companies as the outcome sometimes can significantly impact their profitability.

Attorney Rankings and Bio Links
In addition to firm rankings, Patexia’s ANDA Litigation Intelligence Report 2021 listed the following Carlson Caspers lawyers among the nation’s top leaders.

Most Successful and Best Performing ANDA Attorneys
Samuel T. Lockner (Top 15)
Todd S. Werner (Top 50)
Caroline L. Marsili (Top 100)

Top 100 Attorneys Representing Defendants
Samuel T. Lockner
Todd S. Werner
Caroline L. Marsili

Top 100 Most Active ANDA Attorneys Overall Representing Plaintiffs and Defendants
Samuel T. Lockner

Additional attorneys listed in the ANDA Litigation Intelligence 2021 report:
Jon Carpenter
Peter Kohlhepp
Shelleaha Jonas
Nate Louwagie
Saukshmya Trichi
Megan Christner

About the report
In the 1,179 ANDA cases filed from July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2021, one hundred sixteen (116) judges, 364 companies, 1,471 ANDA attorneys including 289 local counsel and 243 law firms participated. Out of 364 pharmaceutical companies, 215 companies were named as plaintiffs, while 194 were named as defendants.

During this four-year period, the full-year total of cases peaked at 350 in 2018, with softer ANDA activity in 2019 and 2020 (Figure 2.1), 1,773 unique patents by year, and 1,208 unique patents in aggregate over the four years, were involved with these 1,179 ANDA cases during this four-year period (Figure 2.1), for averages of 1.50 unique patents (by year) and 1.02 unique patents (in aggregate), per each ANDA case. The unique patent figures “by year” and “in aggregate” differ because the same patents may be litigated each year, in different ANDA cases.

Patexia Inc. is a privately held IP company formed to provide a network for IP professionals and to bring efficiency and transparency to intellectual property by leveraging the power of data, technology, and experts.

Clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals.

For more information, visit https://www.carlsoncaspers.com.

Source:
The ANDA Litigation Report 2021.

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CARLSON CASPERS ENGAGES INVESTMENT COUNSEL FIRM AS A FINANCIAL WELLNESS BENEFIT FOR ATTORNEYS AND EMPLOYEES

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – October 8, 2021] Carlson Caspers announced a new benefits program for attorneys and employees at a recent luncheon at their downtown office at Capella Towers.

“Our firm offers various benefits for physical health, and now we’re excited to offer a benefit that addresses financial wellbeing,” said Shareholder Tara Norgard. “I wish I had something like this when I was a younger attorney.”

Tara is referring to MoneyAdvice@Work®, a workplace financial wellness benefit from Francis Investment Counsel. With MoneyAdvice@Work®, associates, shareholders, and employees receive sales-free and confidential objective financial planning and investment advice. The firm is offering this service as an employee benefit at no cost.

Tara noted that younger attorneys and employees are likely still getting their financial bearings. “People here have invested a tremendous amount of money and time in their careers. We hope this program will help anyone who wishes to develop financial planning skills with trusted advisors so they can achieve their financial goals.”

Advisors from Francis Investment Counsel Kevin Skow, Vice President Retirement Plan Consultant, Regional Director, and Timothy Shirk, CFP®, CHSA®, Senior Advisor, spoke at the luncheon about their ability to help employees with individualized guidance, whether it be managing student loan debt, leveraging 401(k) and HSA tax benefits in their overall portfolios, or building budgets for an individual’s working years—and beyond.

About Carlson Caspers
Carlson Caspers is an acclaimed intellectual property law firm, known for its prowess in intellectual property litigation and counseling, including patent litigation, trade secrets, copyrights, contracts, trade secrets, trademark infringement, data privacy, ANDA, Hatch-Waxman, monetization, IPRs, appeals and other areas of IP law.

Carlson Caspers attorneys focus on delivering value by respecting the client’s genius and bringing their in-depth industry experience, technical knowledge, and global business perspective to every legal challenge. The firm’s collective expertise extends to the consumer, commercial and industrial markets across a wide range of sophisticated, technology-driven sectors including medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, data privacy, and wireless communications.

The firm’s attorneys regularly appear before juries, judges, and arbitrators in venues across the country including state courts, district courts, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.

For more information, visit https://www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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CARLSON CASPERS LITIGATION ATTORNEY JOSEPH W. WINKELS TO INTERVIEW ANDREI IANCU AT 2021 MIDWEST IP INSTITUTE

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – September 23, 2021] Carlson Caspers Patent Litigation Attorney Joseph W. Winkels will be speaking with Andrei Iancu, Former Undersecretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the US Patent and Trademark Office at the 2021 Midwest IP Institute. Carlson Caspers is a 2021 Midwest IP Institute sponsor, which brings together legal leaders from industry, government, and private practice to share best practices and legal skills in virtual format on September 23-24, 2021.

Event Details (@2021 Midwest IP Institute)
Friday, September 24, 2021, 10:20 – 10:40 am
“A Conversation with Andrei Iancu, Former Undersecretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office”
The Institute is pleased to welcome Andrei Iancu, Former Undersecretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2018-2021), for an interview with Carlson Caspers litigator Joe Winkels. Following this government service, Mr. Iancu has returned to practice with Irell & Manella LLP. In 2021, he co-founded the Renewing American Innovation Project at the bipartisan Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).
– Andrei Iancu & Joseph W. Winkels

For more information and to register, click here.

About Joseph W. Winkels, Carlson Caspers shareholder and litigation attorney
Joe is a litigation attorney at Carlson Caspers who focuses primarily on patent, trade secret, trademark, licensing, and contract disputes. He has worked on matters involving many established and emerging technologies from complex optical and medical devices, concrete retaining wall blocks, and paint products to telecommunications, apparel, lawn care, and three-dimensional printing products. Drawing on this broad experience, and his degree in mechanical engineering, Joe quickly identifies the core issues facing his clients and develops solutions that meet the unique business, competitive, and legal challenges they face.

In the courtroom, Joe has been deeply involved with many multimillion-dollar cases with successful results for Carlson Caspers’ clients. He has counseled clients regarding International Trade Commission (ITC) matters, Patent and Trademark Office review proceedings, and litigated numerous federal and state court actions involving contractual, trademark, and trade secret disputes.

In addition to litigation work, Joe advises his clients on patent portfolio management, pre-acquisition, and joint venture due diligence, and provides freedom to operate opinions. He has conducted IP portfolio investigations on behalf of leading innovators in several technology areas. Joe also worked on the development and ultimate sale of a broad patent portfolio relating to 4G wireless communication technologies.

Joe is a member of the Leaders Council for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), the single largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income Americans in the nation and serves on LSC’s Opioid Task Force. Minnesota Super Lawyers lists him as a “Super Lawyer.” For more information about Joe, including landmark cases, click here.

About the Midwest IP Institute
The American Intellectual Property Association supports the professional and intellectual growth of its members through a flexible organizational framework and innovative channels of communication delivering outstanding services, cost-effective programs, and mentoring opportunities. For more information and to register, click here.

About Carlson Caspers
Carlson Caspers is an acclaimed intellectual property law firm, known for its prowess in intellectual property litigation and counseling, including patent litigation, trade secrets, copyrights, contracts, trade secrets, trademark infringement, data privacy, ANDA, Hatch-Waxman, monetization, IPRs, appeals and other areas of IP law.

For more information, visit https://www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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CARLSON CASPERS EARNS TOP RANKINGS IN MANAGING IP’S “2021 IP PATENT STARS” FOR PATENT CONTENTIOUS LITIGATION

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – Sept. 8, 2021]

Carlson Caspers, a leading top-ranking Minneapolis-based intellectual property law firm, is proud to announce that Managing IP magazine lists three founding partners as 2021 IP Patent Stars for “Patent Litigation (Contentious).

Alan G. Carlson, Philip P. Caspers, and J. Derek Vandenburgh are among the highest-ranking intellectual property attorneys as “2021 IP Patent Stars” in both North America and Minnesota.

A publication of Euromoney Legal Media Group, Managing IP’s research team draws upon thousands of interviews and surveys with industry clients and peers to identify the leading intellectual property firms and attorneys in all 50 US states and Washington, D.C.

About Alan Carlson

About Philip Caspers

Caspers has extensive experience focusing on litigating patent portfolios. Leveraging a technology background and real-world experience, he brings sound business judgment to every case. Caspers excels at credibly transforming the analysis of sophisticated technology and patent issues into easy-to-understand arguments. He advises clients in all phases of patent cases, including Markman hearings, dispositive motions, post-grant proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeals Board, district court trials, and appeals before the Federal Circuit.

About Derek Vandenburgh

For more than 20 years, Vandenburgh has worked on a wide variety of litigation matters, including taking on multi-million-dollar disputes concerning patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and design patents. In district courts, he has served successfully as the leading counsel at trial and has taken the leading role on many claim construction and other dispositive motions. Vandenburgh has briefed and successfully argued a considerable number of appeals at the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the US Patent and Trademark Office. He has served as head counsel in a variety of Inter Partes reviews at the USPTO involving different technologies. Vandenburgh excels at efficient litigation management and strategic litigation counseling.

The firm’s attorneys often receive recommendations and accolades from their clients, other attorneys, and legal rankings organizations. Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms in America, Chambers USA, Minnesota Super Lawyers, IP Stars, IAM Patent 1000, Corp INTL, LMG Life Sciences, and others, place Carlson Caspers and its legal teams among the highest rankings for consumer confidence in legal services.

Attorney bios are here:

Alan G. Carlson

Philip P. Caspers

Derek Vandenburgh

For more information, visit carlsoncaspers.com.

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2022 EDITION OF BEST LAWYERS® RECOGNIZES CARLSON CASPERS LAWYERS FOR EXCELLENCE IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, IP LITIGATION, PATENT LITIGATION, TRADE SECRETS, AND TRADEMARKS

[Minneapolis, MN–August 19, 2021] Carlson Caspers, a leading intellectual property law, litigation, and patent firm based in Minneapolis, MN, is proud to announce that 10 shareholders with expertise in IP law, IP litigation, patent litigation, trade secrets, and trademarks are highlighted for legal excellence in the 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

Congratulations to the following shareholders named to The Best Lawyers in America list (2022 Edition):

Alan G. Carlson– Litigation – Intellectual Property
Philip P. Caspers– 1) Litigation – Intellectual Property and 2) Litigation – Patent
Matthew J. Goggin– 1) Litigation – Intellectual Property and 2) Litigation – Patent
Brian W. Hayes– Litigation – Intellectual Property
Timothy A. Lindquist– 1) Litigation – Intellectual Property and 2) Litigation – Patent
Samuel T. Lockner– Litigation – Intellectual Property
Tara C. Norgard– 1) Litigation – Intellectual Property 2) Trade Secrets 3) Trademarks
Gary J. Speier– Litigation – Patent
J. Derek Vandenburgh– 1) Litigation – Intellectual Property and 2) Litigation – Patent
Todd S. Werner– Litigation – Intellectual Property
Douglas J. Williams (Of Counsel)– 1) Litigation – Intellectual Property and 2) Litigation – Patent

Notably, the following attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers for 15 years or more, confirming their dedication and excellent legal advocacy for their clients.

Alan G. Carlson, 30 years

Philip P. Caspers, 20 years

Timothy A. Lindquist, 15 years

J. Derek Vandenburgh, 15 years

Douglas J. Williams, 25 years

Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers has published their list for over three decades, earning the respect of the profession, the media, and the public as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals. Its first international list was published in 2006 and since then has grown to provide lists in over 75 countries.

Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in America list are divided by geographic region and practice areas. They are reviewed by their peers on their professional expertise and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and in good standing.

Carlson Caspers also received top rankings for the “2021 Best Law Firms” in Litigation-Intellectual Property and Litigation-Patent Law. The firm’s Tier 1 listings include the Minneapolis metropolitan region and are published by U.S. News—Best Lawyers, 2021 Edition of “Best Law Firms.” Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise. The “2022 Best Law Firms” listings will be published in November 2021.

Clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals.

For more information, visit https://www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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SUPER LAWYERS® ANNOUNCES CARLSON CASPERS ATTORNEYS TO MINNESOTA LIST

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – July 20, 2021] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking intellectual property law firm, is proud to announce that the 2021 edition of Minnesota Super Lawyers recognized several of the firm’s outstanding intellectual property attorneys for the following Super Lawyers lists: Minnesota Super Lawyers, Top 100, Top 50 Women, and Rising Stars.

2021 Carlson Caspers Minnesota Super Lawyers
Read about their experience and cases by clicking on their bio links below.
Alan G. Carlson
Philip P. Caspers
Samuel A. Hamer
Brian W. Hayes
Timothy A. Lindquist
Samuel T. Lockner
Tara C. Norgard** (Top 100 Super Lawyers, Top 50 Women Lawyers)
Derek Vandenburgh
Todd S. Werner
Joseph W. Winkels

2021 Carlson Caspers Minnesota Rising Stars*
Nathan Louwagie*
Caroline Marsili*
Alexandra Olson*
Alexander Rinn*

For more information about Super Lawyers, visit www.superlawyers.com.

Clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals. Visit us at carlsoncaspers.com.

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CARLSON CASPERS OFFERS 1L LAW SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS—DEADLINE AUGUST 13, 2021

[MINNEAPOLIS, MN July 15, 2021] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking intellectual properties law firm in Minneapolis, MN, is offering up to two first-year law school scholarships for diverse students who have been accepted to law school and have technical backgrounds in their undergraduate education.

The Carlson Caspers Diversity and Inclusion 1L Law School Scholarships provide up to two $5,000 scholarships and possible internships and clerkships to law-school students who will be starting their first year of law school in 2021.

We encourage applicants who are pursuing or have obtained a degree in chemistry, physics, life sciences, pharmacy, engineering, or computer science and intend to practice IP law in the Twin Cities upon graduation from law school.

These scholarships exist because of the firm’s recognition that diversity and inclusion require ongoing and active engagement within our firm and the broader community. We encourage future advocates for justice to apply. Click on the link below to apply.

To accommodate students whose law school applications are accepted later in the rolling admissions process, we are extending the scholarship deadline to July 31, 2021. To apply for the Carlson Caspers Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship and meet past recipients, click here.

To learn more about Carlson Caspers’ commitment to Diversity & Inclusion, click here.
To apply for the Carlson Caspers Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship and meet past recipients, click here.
To learn about Carlson Caspers’ engagements with organizations committed to diversity and inclusion in the legal profession, click here.
To learn about other featured inventors, click here.

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CARLSON CASPERS CELEBRATES JULY WITH NATIONAL DISABILITY INDEPENDENCE DAY

[MINNEAPOLIS, MN July 1, 2021] Carlson Caspers is shining the Diversity Spotlight on Inventor Ralph Braun and how his disability led him to develop the World’s first motorized scooter. Attorneys and authors for the unique monthly “Inventor Spotlight” serve on Carlson Caspers’ Diversity & Inclusion Committee. Thanks to Alex Rinn, who practices intellectual property law with a focus on patent, trade secret, and trademark litigation and is the author of this month’s inventor feature.

Click here and follow the links to the firm’s Inventor Spotlight pages.

To learn more about Carlson Caspers’ commitment to Diversity & Inclusion, click here.

To apply for the Carlson Caspers Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship and meet past recipients, click here.

To learn about Carlson Caspers’ engagements with organizations committed to diversity and inclusion in the legal profession, click here.

To learn about other featured inventors, click here.

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TRADEMARKS IN THE INFLUENCER ERA: THE TRADEMARK MODERNIZATION ACT AND PROTECTING YOUR MARKS ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Live CLE and On-Demand Webcast: 2021 Annual Meeting,
Association of Corporate Council – Minnesota (ACC-MN)

Thursday, June 18, 2021, 12:00-1:00 pm CDT.
Featuring: Intellectual Property (IP) Attorneys Caroline Marsili and Barbara Grahn.

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – June 18, 2021] Carlson Caspers is proud to announce Caroline Marsili was a conference presenter at the 2021 Annual Conference, Association of Corporate Council-Minnesota Chapter. Caroline, along with Barbara Grahn, a partner at Fox Rothschild, informed an audience of about 150 corporate counsel attorneys about The Trademark Modernization Act and protecting trademarks on social media. The presentation is available for 1.0 CLE credit (pending) to conference attendees and clients of Carlson Caspers.

Caroline’s IP practice focuses on patent litigation, and trademark prosecution, oppositions, and litigation. She has worked on matters involving a variety of technologies, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, telecommunications, and molecular diagnostics, and is a regular contributor to the ANDA Advisors Blog. In her trademark practice, she has helped clients from large pharmaceutical companies to solo-operation start-ups secure and protect their trademarks.

Barbara Grahn, is a partner at Fox Rothschild. Barb assists companies in securing and enforcing their trademark rights in the u.s. and internationally. She advises clients on copyright law and licensing for advertising compliance, false advertising, unfair competition, and publicity, and privacy rights. She has handled numerous trademark oppositions and cancellations before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office / Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Barb has experience with clients in the medical device, consumer goods, publishing, digital and information security, and computer software.

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CARLSON CASPERS CELEBRATES PRIDE MONTH

[MINNEAPOLIS, MN June 15, 2021] Carlson Caspers is shining the spotlight on Lynn Ann Conway. Conway is an inventor known for transforming how supercomputers operate and revolutionizing the microchip which led to the proliferation of computer start-ups in the 80s and 90s. Conway is a champion for transgender rights.

Click here and follow the links to the firm’s Inventor Spotlight pages. Attorneys and authors for the unique monthly “Inventor Spotlight” serve on Carlson Caspers’ Diversity & Inclusion Committee.

To learn more about Carlson Caspers’ commitment to Diversity & Inclusion, click here.
To apply for the Carlson Caspers Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship and meet past recipients, click here.
To learn about Twin Cities Diversity in Practice and other communities and sponsorships, click here.
To learn more about Carlson Caspers’ “Inventor Spotlight,” click here.

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ATTORNEY AT LAW MAGAZINE “NEXT GENERATION” MAY ISSUE FEATURES FIRM LEADERS “CARLSON CASPERS ASSOCIATES: DELIVER INGENUITY TO IP CLIENTS”

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – May 12, 2021] Carlson Caspers, a premier intellectual property law firm, is proud to recognize Saukshmya Trichi, Nate Louwagie, Megan Christner, and Sarita Matheson. The “2021 Next Generation” issue of Attorney at Law captures their experiences in a feature article, “Carlson Caspers Associates: Deliver Ingenuity to IP Clients.”

In the article, each attorney shares the journey of becoming an IP attorney at Carlson Caspers and their leadership in serving clients, the community, and the legal profession.

Author H.K. Wilson states, “These attorneys possess subject-matter expertise and business savvy that informs their law practice and assists them in connecting with the sophisticated individuals and companies they represent.”

Tara Norgard, partner and founder of the firm’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee, says, “We are extremely proud of our associates and the passion they bring to Carlson Caspers, firm clients, and the legal community. We feel incredibly fortunate and grateful these young leaders chose to join Carlson Caspers and are making a difference for our clients right from the start.”

The article’s closing quote from Megan Christner captures the exemplary character of the associates at Carlson Caspers, “We’re people who are friendly, engaged, and care about what we’re doing for you.”

Firm bios for each attorney are below.

Saukshmya Trichi

Nate Louwagie

Megan Christner

The full article is here.

About Carlson Caspers
Carlson Caspers is an acclaimed intellectual property law firm known for its prowess in intellectual property litigation and counseling, patent infringement, trade secrets, copyrights, trademarks, data privacy, Hatch-Waxman, monetization, IPRs, appeals, and more. Founded in 2003 in Minneapolis, MN, the firm has built a reputation for remarkable client success in consumer, commercial and industrial markets across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors.

The lawyers at Carlson Caspers are scientists, pharmacists, engineers, chemists, and technologists who focus on delivering value by bringing in-depth industry knowledge, technical experience, subject matter expertise, and a global business perspective to every legal challenge. Clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals. For more information, visit www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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CARLSON CASPERS CELEBRATES ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH

[MINNEAPOLIS, MN APRIL 1, 2021] In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Saukshmya Trichi, an attorney at Carlson Caspers, is shining the spotlight on Dr. Sumita Mitra. Dr. Mitra is a prolific inventor known for her leadership developing nanotechnology inventions in the dental field.

Click here and follow the links to the firm’s Inventor Spotlight pages, including a video about Dr. Mitra’s vision and philosophy about the importance of curiosity. Attorneys and authors for the unique monthly “Inventor Spotlight” serve on Carlson Caspers’ Diversity & Inclusion Committee.

To learn more about Carlson Caspers’ commitment to Diversity & Inclusion, click here.

To apply for the Carlson Caspers Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship and meet past recipients, click here.

To learn about Twin Cities Diversity in Practice and other communities and sponsorships, click here.

To learn more about Carlson Caspers’ “Inventor Spotlight,” click here.

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CARLSON CASPERS SPONSORS THE 2021 MINNESOTA HISPANIC BAR ASSOCIATION’S 16TH ANNUAL GALA

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – March 8, 2021] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking intellectual property and litigation law firm, is a Gold Sponsor of the 2021 Minnesota Hispanic Bar Association’s 16^th Annual Gala at a virtual event on Thursday, March 18, 2021.

Carlson Caspers’ sponsorship helps fund MHBA’s scholarship program and enables the MHBA to bring outstanding leaders and speakers to each year’s event.

The keynote speaker is Dolores Huerta, an influential civil rights activist and community organizer.

Huerta is President and Founder of the Dolores Huerta Foundation and has worked for labor rights and social justice for more than 50 years. In 1962, Huerta and Cesar Chavez founded the United Farm Workers union. She served as vice president and played a critical role in many of the union’s accomplishments for four decades.

To learn more, follow the link: Gala – Minnesota Hispanic Bar Association (minnhba.org).

Carlson Caspers is best known for its practice prowess in IP litigation and patent litigation, patent counseling and prosecution, appeals, copyright, data privacy and technology, monetization and transactions, Hatch-Waxman, post-grant and IPR proceedings, trademark, advertising, unfair competition, and trade secrets.

To learn more about Carlson Caspers’ commitment to Diversity & Inclusion, click here.
To apply for the Carlson Caspers Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship and meet past recipients, click here.
To learn about Twin Cities Diversity in Practice and other communities and sponsorships, click here.
To learn more about Carlson Caspers’ “Inventor Spotlight,” click here.
To learn about the firm’s legal services, visit carlsoncaspers.com.

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CARLSON CASPERS SPONSORS THE 2021 MINNESOTA HISPANIC BAR ASSOCIATION’S 17TH ANNUAL GALA

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – March 3, 2021] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking intellectual property and litigation law firm, is honored to be a GOLD sponsor of the 2021 Minnesota Hispanic Bar Association’s Annual Gala on Thursday, March 3. The gala’s program includes a panel discussion with speakers from the Hispanic community in the education, business, and political sectors sharing their experiences and highlighting the work that is being done on behalf of the Hispanic community in Minnesota.

Carlson Caspers’ sponsorship of this celebratory evening helps fund MHBA’s scholarship program. The firm’s diversity and inclusion initiatives are led by partners Tara C. Norgard and Saukshmya Trichi. Firm partners and their guests attending the event include Jennell Bilek, Alexandra Olson and Harpreet Mahal.

2021 MHBA GALA PANEL SPEAKERS

Natalia Benjamin was named the Minnesota Teacher of the Year in 2021, the first person of Latin American heritage to receive the honor in Minnesota. The award was an acknowledgment of her passion and dedication to multilingual education and ethnic studies during a period that has been particularly difficult on educators. Natalia teaches at Century High School in Rochester, MN, where she has lived since 2011.

John Pacheco Jr. is the President of the Minnesota Latino Chamber of Commerce and has served in that position since the organization’s inception in 2016. He previously worked at Xcel Energy as a corporate citizenship director and at U.S. Bancorp as a vice president. John is now the Principal and Owner of Pacheco and Associates, a company that focuses on public affairs and workplace diversity.

Jason Chavez was elected to the Minneapolis City Council in 2021. He is the first LGBTQ+ Latinx to serve as a Minneapolis City Council Member. Chavez previously served as a Committee Legislative Aide to Representative Carlos Mariani and Representative Mohamud Noor. He played a critical role in passing the 2020 Police Accountability Act in Minnesota after the murder of George Floyd, the 2021 Omnibus Employment and Economic Development Bill in Minnesota to support small businesses and residents affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic and has worked with community organizations on renter protections and immigration rights.

ABOUT CARLSON CASPERS

Recognized for excellence in intellectual property litigation and counseling by their peers and clients, Carlson Caspers is consistently included in The Best Lawyers in America, U.S. News “Best Law Firms,” Chambers USA, Managing IP, IP Stars, Super Lawyers, IAM Patent 1000, Forbes Legal Black Book, Corporate INTL, Minnesota Lawyer, Attorney at Law magazine, and other ratings agencies and publications.

Attorneys are actively involved as leaders in their communities and profession as Fellows at the American College of Trial Lawyers, American Bar Association, and Litigation Counsel of America.

For more information, visit https://www.carlsoncaspers.com/about-us/.

Helpful links:

www.minnhba.org

http://www.carlsoncaspers.com/diversity-scholarship-program/

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WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH IS FOCUS OF CARLSON CASPERS’ DIVERSITY & INCLUSION MARCH “INVENTOR SPOTLIGHT”

[MINNEAPOLIS, MN MARCH 1, 2021] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking intellectual property and litigation law firm, celebrates U.S. inventors who hail from diverse backgrounds in a monthly inventor spotlight on its website.

In honor of National Women’s History Month, Caroline Marsili is shining the spotlight on Stephanie Kwolek, a chemist and inventor who is best known for her patents on Kevlar®.

Attorneys and authors for the unique monthly “Inventor Spotlight” serve on Carlson Caspers’ Diversity & Inclusion Committee.

Click here to learn about Kwolek and the invention of Kevlar.

About Carlson Caspers
Carlson Caspers is an acclaimed intellectual property law firm, known for its prowess in intellectual property litigation and counseling, including patent infringement, trade secrets, copyrights, trademarks, data privacy, Hatch-Waxman, monetization, IPRs, appeals and more. Founded in 2003 in Minneapolis, MN, the firm has built a reputation for remarkable client success in consumer, commercial and industrial markets across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors.

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IAM PATENT 1000 AWARDS CARLSON CASPERS GOLD RANKINGS

Minneapolis, Minnesota – February 8, 2021] Carlson Caspers is proud to announce that the firm and six partners in our IP litigation practice have been listed in the highest categories in patent litigation in the latest edition of the IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals. The firm received gold band rankings in litigation for both the entire firm and individual lawyers.

Firms qualify for a listing based on their depth of expertise, market presence, and the level of work on which they are typically engaged. IAM Patent 1000 recommends only those it considers to be the leaders in the field: those delivering top-quality patent services make the cut.

AIM Patent 1000 states, “Working as a close-knit team to win patent trials and facilitate business success for clients is the modus operandi of sleek IP litigation boutique Carlson Caspers. Its highly accomplished advocates, who like to be hands-on through all phases of litigation, know how to build up a case and execute a tight strategy to carry the day. The level of experience on show is incredible. Alan Carlson and Doug Williams have been in the thick of IP litigation for 50 years and 40 years respectively, and are both American College of Trial Lawyers fellows; coming up to three decades in the game, Phil Caspers has a stacked résumé of victories and is an anchor of the firm’s much-vaunted post-grant practice; Derek Vandenburgh is another peak performer who is celebrated for his Federal Circuit expertise and all-round strategic brilliance; former Federal Circuit law clerk Timothy Lindquist is ideally placed for appeals, but handles briefs assuredly in all forums; while Tara Norgard is as commercial as IP litigators come, invariably securing meaningful results.”

In addition, Carlson and Williams individually ranked in the IAM Patent 1000 Global Leaders rankings.

Founded in 2003 in Minnesota, MN, the firm has built a reputation for remarkable client success in consumer, commercial, and industrial markets across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors.

Carlson Caspers attorneys include a diverse team of scientists, pharmacists, engineers, and technologists who focus on delivering value. For clients, this means respecting the client’s genius and bringing in-depth industry knowledge, technical experience, subject matter expertise, and a global business perspective to every legal challenge. Clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals. For more information, visit https://www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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CARLSON CASPERS INTRODUCES “INVENTOR SPOTLIGHT” WITH MONTHLY FOCUS ON DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

[MINNEAPOLIS, MN FEBRUARY 1, 2021] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking intellectual property and litigation law firm, is launching a monthly inventor spotlight on its website to recognize U.S. inventors who hail from diverse backgrounds and provide information about their inventions and lives.

Authors for the unique monthly inventor spotlight serve on Carlson Caspers’ Diversity & Inclusion Committee.

In honor of Black History Month, Sarita Matheson is shining the spotlight on Dr. Patricia Bath, an ophthalmologist and inventor.

Click here to learn about Dr. Bath and her remarkable achievements.

About Carlson Caspers
Carlson Caspers is an acclaimed intellectual property law firm, known for its prowess in intellectual property litigation and counseling, including patent infringement, trade secrets, copyrights, trademarks, data privacy, Hatch-Waxman, monetization, IPRs, appeals and more. Founded in 2003 in Minneapolis, MN, the firm has built a reputation for remarkable client success in consumer, commercial and industrial markets across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors.

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TARA NORGARD TO SPEAK ON CLE PANEL FOCUSING ON RACISM AND SOCIAL JUSTICE IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – November 23, 2020] Tara Norgard, a partner a Carlson Caspers, will be part of a free CLE panel discussion focusing on racism and social justice in the legal profession. Joining Tara Norgard on the panel will be Ivan Fong (3M), Don Lewis (Nilan Johnson Lewis), Jerry Blackwell (Blackwell Burke, PA), and Dr. Abdul Amari (AMO Enterprise). This virtual CLE (implicit bias) is in place of the annual Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS) Fall luncheon.

The program runs from noon to 1:30 pm. Attendance is free and 1.5 CLE credits are for implicit bias.

Event:

Tuesday, 11/24/2020

Pre-event Registration closes on Monday, November 23.

Norgard has earned the Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent® rating, and consistently places in the top lists for Best Lawyers®, Top 100 Minnesota Super Lawyers, Top 50 Minnesota Women Super Lawyers, Minnesota Lawyer “Attorney of the Year” (twice), Minnesota Lawyer “Diversity & Inclusion”, and others. She is a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation and the Litigation Counsel of America.

Read Tara’s full bio here.

About Carlson Caspers
Carlson Caspers is a top-ranking Intellectual Property law firm that is deeply committed to welcoming and embracing differences in people and perspectives, both within the firm and our community. The firm’s commitment to inclusion is the foundation for a vibrant work environment and unparalleled client service that comes from varied perspectives in developing strategies and solutions to serve each client’s business goals.

The firm has an established reputation for success across a wide range of sophisticated, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, technology, nutraceuticals, data privacy, telecommunications, and wireless technology.

For more information, visit https://www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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CARLSON CASPERS SPONSORS MNJRC RE-IMAGINING JUSTICE CONFERENCE

Event: MNJRC Re-Imagining Justice Conference 2020
Date: Wednesday, November 18 – Thursday, November 19, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm each day
Register here: Re-Imagining Justice

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – November 18, 2020] Carlson Caspers is proud to be a sponsor of the Minnesota Justice Research Center’s Re-Imagining Justice conference. The virtual event will be held on Nov. 18-19, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. CLE credits will apply. Conversations and panel discussions will analyze George Floyd’s death, the uprisings that followed and the path forward.

The second annual conference brings criminal justice practitioners, legal experts, scholars, law enforcement and advocates to, in the words of organizers, “re-imagine a justice system that functions more effectively, humanely and with the public’s trust.”

Gov. Tim Walz will headline the list of speakers. The event’s other keynote speaker will be john a. powell, director of the University of California, Berkeley’s Othering and Belonging Institute.

AGENDA

Day 1: What does the murder of George Floyd mean for the Minnesota Justice system?

8:00 am: Opening Welcome Comments and Keynote
9:00 am: Concurrent Breakout Sessions:
* Re-Imagining Bail Reform
* Re-Imaging Criminal Justice
10:00 am: Re-Imaging Juvenile Justice
11:15 am: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz Keynote
11:50 am: The Politics of Reform
12:50 pm: Closing

Day 2: What is the path forward for Minnesota?

8:00 am: Opening Welcome and Remarks
8:20 am: Tribute to Tom Johnson, former Hennepin County Commissioner and MNJRC Founder
8:55 am: Re-Imagining Re-entry Housing
9:30 am: Concurrent Breakout Sessions:
* How do Minnesotans Feel about Policing: Review of Recent Polling Data
* The Fight to Restore Voting Rights
10:35 am: Concurrent Breakout Sessions:
* Re-Imagining Services in Prison
* Re-Imagining the Role of Prosecution
11:40 am: john a powell Keynote
12:15 pm: Fireside Chat response panel
12:50 pm: Closing

*Final schedule subject to change as details become finalized. Continuing Legal Education credits are available.

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2020 MINNESOTA 500 BUSINESS PUBLICATION FEATURES ALAN G. CARLSON

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – November 4, 2020] Congratulations to Alan G. Carlson, a founding partner and CEO at Carlson Caspers, for recognition of his leadership in the 2020 Minnesota 500. The publication profiles the best and brightest individuals, shares their successes, and brings recognition to leaders across 60 Minnesota industries.

The Business 500 is published annually by Greenspring Media and Minnesota Monthly magazine in print and as a PDF online. Click here to order a copy.

ABOUT ALAN CARLSON
Alan Carlson specializes in intellectual property and patent litigation. His impressive career includes jury and bench trials throughout the United States for both plaintiffs and defendants in every type of intellectual property case. He has litigated cases dealing with copyright, contract, interference with contract, libel, patent, trademark, trade dress, and trade secret for many of Minnesota’s sizeable and innovative companies. He has appeared in federal, state, and district courts, in courts of appeal, and before the US Patent and Trademark Office. Carlson’s clients have included patent owners as well as patent challengers.

Carlson has successfully led legal teams resulting in several multimillion-dollar jury verdicts in diverse technologies, including $30 million and $22.5 million decisions in patent cases, a $31 million jury verdict in a suit for interference with contract, a $30 million settlement for a client in a patent case.

Carlson has represented clients in numerous contested proceedings in the US Patent Office, including more than a dozen Inter Partes review proceedings authorized under The America Invents Act.

In addition to his trial work, Carlson advises clients on general intellectual property issues from a litigation viewpoint.

RECOGNITION AND AWARDS
In 2003, Carlson was the first patent attorney in Minnesota inducted as a Fellow into the American College of Trial Lawyers. The American College of Trial Lawyers invites the top 1% of the Bar as Fellows in the College. There are fewer than a dozen registered patent attorneys who are active trial lawyers today in that esteemed organization.

In 1991, Carlson was named one of “Minnesota’s Winningest Trial Lawyers” by the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. He has been included in the Minnesota Super Lawyers® list since 2003, as well as the Top 100 list consistently since 2009. In 2009, Minnesota Super Lawyers included him in the Top 10 Minnesota Super Lawyers list. Minnesota Lawyer honored him as a “2009 Attorney of the Year” and a “2019 Minnesota ICON.”

Chambers USA ranks Carlson as a Senior Statesman in Intellectual Property, Minnesota, and ranks Carlson Caspers as a leading law firm in Intellectual Property, Minnesota. Chambers USA has recognized him since 2005.

The Purdue School of Mechanical Engineering voted unanimously for Carlson to receive the “Outstanding Mechanical Engineer (OME) Award” in 2018. As the highest recognition a Purdue Mechanical Engineering alumnus can receive, this was a Distinct Honor. Honorees have shown outstanding character and leadership and have demonstrated exceptional industry, academia, governmental service, or other endeavors related to mechanical engineering.

Best Lawyers® has recognized Carlson as a leading lawyer in Intellectual Property Litigation from 1991 to the present. In 2010, Best Lawyers named him “Lawyer of the Year, Intellectual Property Law–Minneapolis.” He is also regularly named as a top IP lawyer by other leading industry publications.

Carlson is an active community leader. He has served on numerous boards over the years. He served on the board of directors for the Volunteer Legal Network (VLN) from 1995-2010. For the past seven years, Carlson has served on the board of directors for the Heart Institute Foundation. He has also served for the past nine years as Chairman of the Utilities Commission of Minnetonka Beach.

ABOUT CARLSON CASPERS
Carlson Caspers is known for its prowess in intellectual property litigation and counseling, including patent infringement, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, data privacy, Hatch-Waxman, monetization, appeals, IPRs and post grant proceedings, and more.

Since its founding in 2003 in Minneapolis, MN, the firm has built a reputation for remarkable client success in consumer, commercial and industrial markets across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, data privacy, and wireless communications.

In addition to The Best Lawyers in America©, the American College of Trial Lawyers, Chambers USA®, Super Lawyers®, Managing Intellectual Property, Corporate INTL, and other agencies and publications, Carlson Caspers excels in intellectual property and patent litigation and counseling. The firm has an established reputation for success across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as wireless, medical devices, life sciences, and pharmaceuticals. For more information, visit www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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“Process Reigns Supreme in PTO Validity Challenges” A RadioFree iP™ CLE webcast from Carlson Caspers

Live CLE Webcast: RadioFree iP
Thursday, October 22, 2020 12:00-1:15 pm CDT.
Featuring: Todd Werner, Peter Kohlhepp, and Caroline Marsili.

Click here for more information to register today!

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – October 14, 2020] Carlson Caspers is proud to announce the next RadioFree iP live webcast via Zoom.

The presenters will focus on the following issues:

1) Pre-institution procedural arguments and the rise of discretionary denials,
2) Click-to-Call and the non-appealable nature of institution decisions, and
3) Arthrex and the constitutionality of IPR proceedings.

About RadioFree iP
RadioFree iP is a new, convenient, and topical CLE series from Carlson Caspers. We created it to stay connected with our clients and to deliver important developments in intellectual property law and practice.

Regular internet broadcasts will cover various legal issues and practice pointers for clients and practitioners in the intellectual property field. These programs are scheduled conveniently (midday) and offer 1.0 – 1.5 hours of free CLE credit. They are also available on-demand.

Radio Free iP parallels another time in history when radio broadcasts provided a safe and secure way to obtain information to listeners with restricted access to public assembly. We hope you will join us and enjoy the convenience of our new service.

Clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals.

For more information, visit https://www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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CARLSON CASPERS SPONSORS MNAPABA 2020 VIRTUAL GALA: MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – October 7, 2020] Carlson Caspers is a sponsor and supporter of the 2020 Minnesota Asian Pacific American Bar Association (MNAPABA) Virtual Gala, which will take place via Zoom on Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at 4:30-6:00 pm. The theme of this year’s gala, is “Moving Forward Together.”

Sponsor Event: MNAPABA 2020 Virtual Gala: Moving Forward Together
Wednesday, October 14, 2020, 4:30-6:00 pm CDT.
Firm Liaison: Caroline Marsili.

Click here for more information to register today!

The event helps provide funding for MNAPABA programs dedicated to promoting and supporting the personal and professional development of Asian American and Pacific American lawyers, judges, and law students, serving as an advocate for the Asian Pacific American community in Minnesota, and promoting equal access to justice.

Keynote Speaker
The Honorable Tony N. Leung Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court District of Minnesota

Clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals.

For more information, visit https://www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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CARLSON CASPERS SPONSORS 2020 MIDWEST IP INSTITUTE—SAM LOCKNER MODERATING PANEL

NEW – Due to the unique circumstances of this year, the Institute is being transformed to a completely online event to guarantee you get the content you need on the dates you’ve reserved, while ensuring participant safety. The Institute is using a web platform that is designed to deliver an engaging virtual conference experience that promotes interactivity, along with smoothly providing critical IP law education! 12.5 live credit hours of up-to-the-minute, practical content.

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – September 30, 2020] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking intellectual property and litigation law firm, is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the 2020 Midwest IP Institute. Organized by Minnesota Continuing Legal Education, the annual event will be held virtually from the Minnesota CLE Conference Center in Minneapolis on October 1-2, 2020. Intellectual Property (IP) experts will share real-world advice and practice tips for tackling complex legal and business issues.

Carlson Caspers partner Samuel T. Lockner will serve as a moderator for the following panel on Thursday, October 1.

Day 1 – Thursday, October 1, 2020, 4:15 – 5:00 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION F // 602
Litigation Funding: Considerations and Strategies
Litigation financing continues to gain momentum as an effective way for companies and individuals to fund commercial litigations. This is certainly true for intellectual property cases where budgets are routinely in the seven-figure range. Two industry experts from GLS Capital join the Midwest IP Institute to detail how they approach litigation funding opportunities, identify considerations that are important to them and their counterparties during the vetting and negotiation phase, and explain strategies to minimize risks and maximize rewards for each litigation. The experts also welcome questions from the audience.
Adam Gill & Jamison (Jamie) Lynch
Samuel T. Lockner (moderator)

About Sam Lockner
Sam Lockner concentrates his practice on intellectual property (IP) litigation and licensing. He has served as lead counsel on numerous patent litigations, including cases involving patents relating to chemical compounds, polymorph, pharmaceutical formulations, topical drug products, and methods of treatment. Sam also has served as lead counsel for disputes relating to trade secrets, Lanham Act claims, and trademarks. Read more…

About Carlson Caspers
Carlson Caspers is an acclaimed intellectual property law firm, known for its prowess in intellectual property litigation and counseling, including patent infringement, trade secrets, copyrights, trademarks, data privacy, Hatch-Waxman, monetization, IPRs, appeals and more. Founded in 2003 in Minneapolis, MN, the firm has built a reputation for remarkable client success in consumer, commercial and industrial markets across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, data privacy, and wireless communications.

The experienced lawyers at Carlson Caspers make up a diverse team of scientists, pharmacists, engineers, geeks, and technologists who focus on delivering value by respecting the client’s genius and bringing in-depth industry knowledge, technical experience, subject matter expertise, and a global business perspective to every legal challenge. Clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals. For more information, visit www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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SAINT PAUL LEGAL LEDGER / MINNESOTA LAWYER FEATURES CARLSON CASPERS IP LITIGATOR AND PARTNER TARA C. NORGARD IN Q&A ABOUT TARA’S LEGAL EXPERIENCE AND LIFE APART FROM HER PRACTICE

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – September 24, 2020] In “Breaking the Ice: Ponzi receivership work among “honors of my career,” by Todd Nelson, Tara Norgard discusses her role as lead counsel for the Receiver in the $190 million Trevor Cook Ponzi scheme and other questions.

Over the course of the receivership, Carlson Caspers attorneys maximized the recovery of stolen funds for more than 900 defrauded investors. The firm was appointed by Chief Judge Davis of the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota to track down, marshal, and recover assets from around the world (including Switzerland and Panama).

The case involved litigating “clawback” actions and other claims against third parties in the United States and foreign jurisdictions, identifying and liquidating assets (including personal and real property), and returning the proceeds to the investor victims.

To read the full interview, click here.

For Tara’s bio, click here.

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10TH ANNUAL DISABILITY JUSTICE SEMINAR VIA WEBCAST - VOTING RIGHTS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – September 18, 2020] Carlson Caspers is honored to join the Minnesota Chapter of the Federal Bar Association Diversity and Inclusion Committee, the Minnesota Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities, and Robins Kaplan, in supporting the 10th Annual Disability Justice Seminar on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, from 12 pm – 1 pm CT via Webinar. This program will feature a panel of experts who will discuss voting rights of individuals with disabilities.

Registration and elimination of bias CLE credit are complimentary: https://www.robinskaplan.com/resources/events/2020/09/10th-annual-disability-justice-seminar

Panelists Include:

Moderator: Tara C. Norgard, Partner, Carlson Caspers
The Honorable Donovan W. Frank, U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
Kellianne Blood, Self-Advocate, White Bear Lake, Minnesota
Steve Simon, Secretary of State, State of Minnesota
Greg Brooker, Assistant United States Attorney, District of Minnesota
Elizabeth Schiltz, Herrick Professor of Law, University of St. Thomas School of Law
Irina Vaynerman, Deputy Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Human Rights

About Tara C. Norgard
Drawing on her extensive experience in complex litigation, technology, and business, Tara helps her clients leverage and defend their intellectual property inside and outside the courtroom. With a keen strategic view, and relentless attention to details that matter, Tara is a powerful advocate for each client she serves.

Tara focuses on intellectual property and high-stakes business litigation. She has secured victories in district and appellate courts and arbitrations across the country, and negotiated multimillion-dollar, client-favorable settlements in matters involving a wide spectrum of technologies, including medical devices, financial systems, radiation therapy systems, dental treatments, glass coatings, and consumer goods.

CARLSON CASPERS SPONSORS VIRTUAL 2020 VOLUNTEER LAWYERS NETWORK (VLN) RIVERFRONT CELEBRATION

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – September 8, 2020] Carlson Caspers is a sponsor and supporter of the 2020 Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN) virtual celebration, which will take place via Zoom.

Sponsor Event: Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN) Riverfront Celebration

Thursday, September 10th, 2020, 4:30 pm CDT.

Click here to register today!

The event is FREE and helps provide funding for VLN programs that aim to achieve positive outcomes for legal matters on behalf of struggling individuals and families. The Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN) protects and promotes the basic human needs of people in poverty through the dedication of legal volunteers. The event also recognizes the local accessibility to justice advocates for pro bono representation.

Keynote Speakers include
Sharon Sayles-Belton, Thomson Reuters, former Mayor of Minneapolis
Don Liu, Target Corp.
Mayor Jacob Frey, City of Minneapolis

Clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals.

For more information, visit https://www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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PATEXIA NAMES CARLSON CASPERS AMONG NATION’S TOP 10 BEST PERFORMING LAW FIRMS FOR ANDA LITIGATION

[Minneapolis, MN–September 3, 2020] Carlson Caspers, a leading intellectual property law firm, was recognized by Patexia Inc., in its ANDA Litigation Intelligence 2020 report–the first in an annual series that examines Hatch-Waxman litigation with rankings, statistics, and comprehensive analysis of stakeholders. Patexia’s research team analyzed the outcome of 976 abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) cases filed by pharmaceutical companies from June 1, 2017, through June 1, 2020.

ANDA Firm Rankings
ANDA litigation is very important for both brand and generic pharmaceutical companies as the outcome sometimes can significantly impact their profitability.

Top 10 Best Performing Firms Representing Defendants
Carlson Caspers was ranked among the Top 10 firms for representing generic pharmaceuticals.

Top 25 Best Performing Firms Overall Representing Defendants or Plaintiffs
Patexia states, “The Top 100 represents the Top 2%, which is a significant accomplishment.” (93.4% success rate)

In terms of activity, Carlson Caspers was ranked the 18^th Most Active Firm for representing generic pharmaceuticals.

Attorney Rankings
Patexia’s ANDA Litigation Intelligence Report 2020 ranked the following Carlson Caspers lawyers among the nation’s top leaders.

Most Successful and Best Performing ANDA Attorneys
Samuel T. Lockner (Top 15)
Todd S. Werner (Top 50)

Top 100 Attorneys Representing Defendants
Samuel T. Lockner
Todd S. Werner
Saukshmya Trichi
Caroline L. Marsili
Gary J. Speier, Jr

Top 100 Most Active ANDA Attorneys Overall Representing Plaintiffs and Defendants
Samuel T. Lockner

Additional attorneys listed in the ANDA Litigation Intelligence 2020 report:
Jon Carpenter
Peter Kohlhepp
Jennell Bilek
Shelleaha Jonas
Nate Louwagie
Sarita Matheson
Megan Christner

About the report
ANDA Litigation Intelligence 2020 is a 14-page report covers close to 400 pharmaceutical companies that have been involved in ANDA litigation over the last three years, more than 200 law firms that have represented them, and over 1,000 attorneys who have worked with these companies to represent them either as a defendant or a plaintiff.

Source including Carlson Caspers analysis:

Patexia Insight 86: Best Firms for ANDA Litigation in 2020, Pedram Sameni, Aug 19, 2020

Clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals.

For more information, visit https://www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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2021 BEST LAWYERS® LIST NAMES 10 CARLSON CASPERS LAWYERS FOR EXCELLENCE IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LITIGATION

[Minneapolis, MN–August 24, 2020] Carlson Caspers, a leading intellectual property law firm based in Minneapolis, MN, is pleased to announce that 10 lawyers have been included in the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

Congratulations to the following lawyers named to the 2021 The Best Lawyers in America list:

Alan G. Carlson– Litigation – Intellectual Property
Philip P. Caspers– Litigation – Intellectual Property and Litigation – Patent
Matthew J. Goggin– Litigation – Intellectual Property and Litigation – Patent
Timothy A. Lindquist– Litigation – Intellectual Property and Litigation – Patent
Samuel T. Lockner– Litigation – Intellectual Property
Tara C. Norgard– Litigation – Intellectual Property
Gary J. Speier– Litigation – Patent
J. Derek Vandenburgh– Litigation – Intellectual Property and Litigation – Patent
Todd S. Werner– Litigation – Intellectual Property
Douglas J. Williams– Litigation – Intellectual Property and Litigation – Patent

Clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals.

For more information, visit https://www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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CARLSON CASPERS ATTORNEYS MAKE ALL THE LISTS FOR MINNESOTA SUPER LAWYERS®, TOP 100, TOP 50 WOMEN, AND RISING STARS

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – July 23, 2020] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking intellectual property law firm, is proud to announce that the 2020 edition of Minnesota Super Lawyers recognized several of the firm’s outstanding intellectual property attorneys for the following Super Lawyers lists: Minnesota Super Lawyers, Top 100, Top 50 Women, and Rising Stars.

Super Lawyers bestowed additional recognition for Shareholder Tara Norgard, in the “Top 100 Minnesota Super Lawyers” and “Top 50 Women Super Lawyers” lists.

2020 Carlson Caspers Minnesota Super Lawyers
Read about their experience and cases by clicking on their bio links below.
Alan Carlson
Philip Caspers
Samuel Hamer
Brian Hayes
Timothy Lindquist
Samuel Lockner
Tara Norgard** (Top 100 Super Lawyers, Top 50 Women Lawyers)
Todd Werner
Derek Vandenburgh

2020 Carlson Caspers Minnesota Rising Stars*
Jennell Bilek*
Peter M. Kohlhepp*
Nathan Louwagie*
Caroline Marsili*
Alexandra Olson*
Alexander Rinn*
Joseph Winkels*

For more information about Super Lawyers, visit www.superlawyers.com.

Clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals. Visit us at Carlson Caspers.com.

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TRADE SECRETS SERIES STARTS JULY 23 UNDER THE LAUNCH OF RADIOFREE iP WEBCASTS

Live Date: Thursday, July 23, 2020 from 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm (CST)
Live Date: Thursday, August 13, 2020 from 12:00 on to 1:15 pm (CST)

Register Here: Webcast registration
1.5 CLE credits pending

Trade Secrets Webcasts Topics and Presenters

(Minneapolis, MN 07/21/2020) Carlson Caspers launches RadioFree iP, a series of webcasts that will focus on intellectual property issues facing businesses and organizations. Trade Secrets will be among the first topics the attorneys and panelists will address, which is becoming a greater concern due to COVID-19 complications.

Please plan to join us by registering today.

Part I
July 23 / Noon-1:15 CST
Part I of this series will provide a look into why and how you should be protecting your trade secrets, how the covid-19 pandemic may affect the trade secrets landscape, and how computer forensics can impact trade secrets protection. We’ll also provide a glimpse into some current and upcoming trends in the trade secrets space.

Part II
August 13 / Noon-1:15 CST
Part II of this series will dive into enforcement of trade secrets and strategies to consider in proving your case. We’ll discuss how computer forensics can be used in the trade secrets context and provide tips and tactics for bringing claims of trade secrets misappropriation, as well as how to defend yourself against these claims.

Trade Secrets Webcasts Presenters

Tara Norgard
Drawing on her extensive experience in complex litigation, technology and business, Tara helps her clients leverage and defend their intellectual property inside and outside the courtroom.
Read full bio

Alexandra Olson
Alex practices IP law with an emphasis on patent and trade secret litigation and licensing. She draws on her engineering background to represent clients in the pharmaceutical, medical device, and agricultural industries.
Read full bio

Jennell Bilek
Jennell advises on a wide range of IP and business matters. As an attorney, licensed pharmacist and former business owner, she combines her scientific, industry, and legal knowledge to achieve favorable outcomes for her clients.

Mark Lanterman / Presenter
Mark is the Chief Technology Officer of Computer Forensic Services. Before entering the private sector, Mark was an investigator for the U.S. Secret Service Electronic Crimes Taskforce. He has 28 years of security and forensic experience and has testified in over 2000 cases.
Read full bio

Clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals. Visit us at Carlson Caspers.com.

REGISTER NOW

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FEDERAL BAR ASSOCIATION OFFERS FREE CLE SERIES ON PROSECUTION AND DEFENSE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT -- JULY 9 AND JULY 21 REGISTER HERE

[Minneapolis, Minnesota–July 1, 2020] Carlson Caspers Partner Tara C. Norgard, who serves as Chair of the national FBA Committee on Diversity & Inclusion, announces a free two-part CLE on issues surrounding law enforcement liability, featuring national experts in both the prosecution and defense of these cases. Please join us and pass along the invitation to anyone who may have interest in this important topic. More details are available here:

Part 1: July 9, noon – 1:15 pm Central
Link to program and registration here.
Link to registration (ignore fee information) here.

In the wake of the police accountability problems that are confronting America, it is even more vital that we are educated on issues surrounding law enforcement’s liability. Please join us for a program featuring three experts in this space: Andy Luger, a former U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota who oversaw the federal investigation into the police shooting of Philando Castile, David Douglass, managing partner of the D.C. Sheppard Mullins’ office and deputy federal monitor over the New Orleans Police Department, and Dr. Alex Del Carmen, Associate Dean for the Tarleton State University School of Criminology and has trained approximately 15,000 police officers and all the Texas police chiefs on racial profiling. Andy, David and Dr. Del Carmen will share insights on how law enforcement is trained, special considerations that arise during their prosecution, and solutions for the problems we face.

Part 2: July 21, 1 -2 pm Central
Link to program and registration here.
Register here (ignore fee information) here.

Please join us for a program featuring a panel of defense attorneys with expertise in representing officers. The panelists will be Drew Findling, Immediate Past President of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers who also represents celebrities such as Gucci Mane and Cardi B, Sharonda Williams, a former City Attorney for the City of New Orleans, and Celeste Koeleveld, formerly a Criminal Division Chief at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York and an Executive Assistant Corporation Counsel at the New York City Law Department.

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives at Carlson Caspers
Carlson Caspers fosters a culture that welcomes and embraces differences in people and perspectives. The firm’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee plans and implements programs and initiatives focused on promoting members of groups that are under-represented in the practice of intellectual property law specifically, and the legal profession as a whole. Such actions concentrate on recruiting, mentoring, managing the firm’s 1L Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship Program, and sponsoring and participating in organizations that promote diversity within the legal profession.

About Carlson Caspers
Carlson Caspers is a leading intellectual property law firm based in Minneapolis, MN. The firm receives accolades by numerous intellectual property rating organizations and publications. The firm focuses on intellectual property litigation and counseling, patent infringement, trade secrets, trademarks, trade dress, data privacy, copyright, Hatch-Waxman, monetization, IPRs, and appeals in jurisdictions across the nation.

Carlson Caspers clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals. For more information, visit www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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CARLSON CASPERS EXTENDS DEADLINE TO JULY 15 FOR FIRST-YEAR LAW SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR 2020 DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION SCHOLARSHIPS

UP TO TWO $5,000 1L LAW SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE*
DEADLINE–JULY 15
APPLY HERE

[Minneapolis, Minnesota–June 29, 2020] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking Minneapolis-based intellectual property law firm, is accepting applications for its 1L Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship Program until July 15, 2020.

Applicants need an undergraduate or higher degree in chemistry, physics, life sciences, pharmacy, engineering, or computer science.

Additionally, applicants have accepted and plan attending an ABA-accredited law school beginning in the fall of 2020. Applicants also must not be the recipient of any other diversity scholarship awarded by another law firm.

The deadline to apply for the scholarship is July 15, 2020. For more information and an application, please click here.

Please address any questions to Renee Iwen at riwen@carlsoncaspers.com.

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives at Carlson Caspers
Carlson Caspers fosters a culture that welcomes and embraces differences in people and perspectives. The firm’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee plans and implements programs and initiatives focused on promoting members of groups that are under-represented in the practice of intellectual property law diversity and inclusion. Such actions concentrate on recruiting, mentoring, managing the firm’s 1L Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship Program, and sponsoring and participating in organizations that promote diversity within the legal profession.

Furthermore, the firm’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee is committed to ensuring fairness in all legal personnel’s working experience, mentoring, and overall career advancement.

Carlson Caspers clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals. For more information, visit www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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CARLSON CASPERS TO PRESENT THE KNOWLEDGE GROUP WEBINAR-INTER PARTES REVIEWS & POST GRANT PROCEEDINGS: WINNING STRATEGIES IN THE 2020 BATTLEFIELD

Live Date: Thursday, June 25, 2020 from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm (ET)
Recording Available: Friday, June 26, 2020
Register Here: Webinar information and registration

1.5 CLE credits apply

Carlson Caspers IP Partner Peter Kohlhepp and IP Attorney Nathan Louwagie, together with Russell Rigby, Director of Post Grant Proceedings, Intellectual Ventures, will speak at The Knowledge Group’s upcoming online CLE webcast entitled: “Inter Partes Reviews & Post Grant Proceedings: Winning Strategies in the 2020 Battlefield.

Inter Partes (IPR) and Post Grant Reviews (PGR) have become an essential part of the patent litigation battlefield. With Patent Office priorities and Federal Circuit decisions constantly changing the landscape for these proceedings, it is imperative for all patent litigants to be well-versed with recent Federal Circuit decisions as well as recent decisions that the Patent Office has designated Precedential or Informative.

In this LIVE Webcast, a panel of thought leaders assembled by The Knowledge Group, will present to the audience an in-depth analysis of the current trends and notable court rulings involving IPRs and PGRs. Speakers will also present practical strategies in bringing out the best in the rapidly evolving legal climate.

Some of the major topics that will be covered in this course are:

IPRs and PGRs: Overview
Notable Federal Circuit Decisions
Cases such as Arthrex, Inc. v. Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Notable Precedential and Informative PTAB Decisions
Best Practices and Winning Strategies

SPEAKERS

Peter Kohlhepp, Partner, Carlson Caspers
Peter Kohlhepp regularly represents clients in inter partes review proceedings (IPRs) before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). He has worked on matters involving a variety of technologies, including nutraceuticals, automotive technology, and medical devices. Peter has extensive experience in every step of the IPR process, from crafting IPR petitions and patent owner responses to arguing motions and final Oral Hearings.

Peter has developed a expertise in IPR procedure, helping clients to navigate the complexities of parallel district court and IPR proceedings. Peter also has participated in many IPR appeals, including recently helping a client convince the Federal Circuit to reverse and remand an IPR decision involving mechanical technology.

Click here to read Peter’s bio.

Nathan D. Louwagie , Carlson Caspers
Nate Louwagie practices intellectual property law with an emphasis on patent litigation and counseling at Carlson Caspers. He represents U.S. and foreign clients from a broad range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices and chemicals. Nate is a member of teams providing counsel on ANDA disputes, international and cross-border patent disputes and other matters.

Nate is a registered patent agent with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Click here to read Nate’s bio.

Russell Rigby, Director, Post Grant Proceedings, Intellectual Ventures
Russ’s career has focused on litigation, strategy and counseling of patent and trade-secret matters. In his role as in-house counsel at Intellectual Ventures, Russ manages the defense of the company’s intellectual rights across forums, including IPR, CBM, PGR, re-exams at the USPTO, and in opposition practice before the European Patent Office and other foreign jurisdictions. He is engaged daily in overall patent strategy and use of IV’s vast portfolio through strategic prosecution and licensing. Russ is a specialist in all aspects of post grant proceedings and has been involved with many dozens of matters before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board and their Federal Circuit appeals.

Before joining Intellectual Ventures, Russ was a partner at Carlson Caspers representing a diverse set of clients, from Fortune 500 companies to small start-ups. In private practice, he litigated a wide spectrum of technology disputes, from pre-suit investigation through trial and appeal to the Federal Circuit.

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About Carlson Caspers
Carlson Caspers is an acclaimed intellectual property law firm, known for its prowess in intellectual property litigation and counseling, including patent infringement, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, data privacy, Hatch-Waxman, monetization, appeals and more. Founded in 2003, the Minneapolis firm has built a reputation for remarkable client success in consumer, commercial, and industrial markets across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, data privacy, and wireless communications.

Working as a diverse team of scientists, pharmacists, physicists, engineers, and technologists, the attorneys focus on delivering value by respecting the client’s genius and bringing in-depth industry knowledge, technical experience, subject matter expertise, and a global business perspective to every legal challenge. Clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals. For more information, visit www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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ACC CORPORATE COUNSEL VIRTUAL CONFERENCE HOSTS CARLSON CASPERS’ WEBINAR, “POST-GRANT PRACTICE 8 YEARS IN: THE CONTINUING IMPORTANCE OF PROCEDURE” WEBINAR EVENT

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – June 16, 2020] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking intellectual property, and litigation law firm, is proud to be a sponsor of the Association of Corporate Counsel—Minnesota Chapter Annual Conference on June 18-June 19, 2020.

Attendees at the first-ever virtual event on June 19, at 8:00 am, will include in-house and corporate attorneys, private practice attorneys, and guests. Online registration is available.

Moderating the one-hour CLE webinar will be Carlson Caspers Partner Todd Werner, who focuses his practice on IP litigation. Werner is the firm’s liaison with the Minnesota ACC Corporate Counsel Association.

Carlson Caspers Partner Peter Kohlhepp will also be participating. Kohlhepp’s extensive experience in IPRs and PGRs invites in-depth discussion and analysis. He focuses his practice on IP Litigation and Trade Secrets.

The following corporate counsel attorneys will also join in the webinar to offer their perspectives.

Greg Ansems, Chief IP Counsel, Honeywell HBT Division
Matt Doscotch, Chief IP Counsel, LivaNova PLC

For more information and how to register as a guest of Carlson Caspers for free, click here.

Todd Werner bio is here.

Peter Kohlhepp bio is here.

About the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC)
The Minnesota Chapter of ACC serves as a valuable resource to its more than 700 in-house counsel members, representing more than 245 companies from legal departments ranging from small companies with one lawyer to global Fortune 100 companies.

The chapter provides CLE courses, networking and social events, practice interest groups, special GC/CLO programming, pro bono and community service events, access to CLE program materials and much more.

About Carlson Caspers
Carlson Caspers is a leading intellectual property law firm based in Minneapolis, MN. The firm receives accolades by numerous intellectual property rating organizations and publications. The firm’s specialties include intellectual property litigation, counseling, patent infringement, trade secrets, copyrights, trademarks, trade dress, data privacy, Hatch-Waxman, monetization, IPRs, appeals, and more.

Carlson Caspers clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals. For more information, visit www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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CARLSON CASPERS SEEKS FIRST-YEAR LAW SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR 2020 DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION SCHOLARSHIPS DEADLINE–JUNE 15

[Minneapolis, Minnesota–June 2, 2020] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking Minneapolis-based intellectual property law firm, is accepting applications for its 1L Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship Program until June 15, 2020.

Applicants need an undergraduate or higher degree in chemistry, physics, life sciences, pharmacy, engineering, or computer science.

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives at Carlson Caspers

Furthermore, the firm’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee is committed to ensuring fairness in all legal personnel’s working experience, mentoring, and overall career advancement.

The deadline to apply for the scholarship is June 15, 2020. For more information and an application, please click here.

Please address any questions to Renee Iwen at riwen@carlsoncaspers.com.

About Carlson Caspers

Carlson Caspers clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals. For more information, visit www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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CARLSON, CASPERS, AND VANDENBURGH ARE 2020 “IP STARS” AND FIRM EARNS RANKING OF “HIGHLY RECOMMENDED” FOR 2019 PATENT CONTENTIOUS LITIGATION

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – May 6, 2020] Carlson Caspers, a leading top-ranking Minneapolis-based intellectual property law firm, is proud to announce that Managing IP magazine lists three founding partners as 2020 IP Stars.

Alan G. Carlson, Philip P. Caspers, and J. Derek Vandenburgh are among the highest-ranking intellectual property attorneys in the US as “2020 IP Stars.”

IP Stars serves as a one-stop reference guide for US and international in-house counsel and private-practice lawyers.

According to Managing IP magazine’s analysis, “Partners Alan Carlson, Philip Caspers, and Derek Vandenburgh are widely respected litigators in Minnesota’s legal community.

“Firm founder Carlson has more than 40 years of experience in jury and bench trials and has experience in copyright, patent, trademark, trade dress, and trade secret disputes. One peer describes Carlson as an ‘Outstanding attorney.’

“Fellow founder Caspers is an experienced litigator who focuses on complex high-tech patent matters and post-grant proceedings.

“Vandenburgh has extensive experience in litigation and is well regarded nationally for his work in the appellate space. ‘Derek Vanderburgh is the real deal,’ a peer says. ‘He’s a real talented guy.’”

Managing IP magazine also ranks Carlson Caspers in its top tier of intellectual property law firms in Minnesota. The firm enjoys the rare and distinguished highest ranking of “Highly Recommended” in the category of “Patent contentious” litigation. A reviewer said, “As a Minnesota firm, that’s where I’d send people first.”

About Alan Carlson
Carlson has 40+ years of experience representing plaintiffs and defendants in jury and bench trials throughout the United States in almost every sort of intellectual property case. He has won several multi-million-dollar jury verdicts in diverse technologies and is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers.

About Philip Caspers
Caspers has extensive experience focusing on litigating patent portfolios. Leveraging a technology background and real-world experience, he brings sound business judgment to every case. Caspers excels at credibly transforming the analysis of sophisticated technology and patent issues into easy-to-understand arguments. He advises clients in all phases of patent cases, including Markman hearings, dispositive motions, post-grant proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeals Board, district court trials, and appeals before the Federal Circuit.

About Derek Vandenburgh
For more than 20 years, Vandenburgh has worked on a wide variety of litigation matters, including taking on multi-million-dollar disputes concerning patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and design patents. In district courts, he has served successfully as the leading counsel at trial and has taken the leading role on many claim construction and other dispositive motions. Vandenburgh has briefed and successfully argued a considerable number of appeals at the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the US Patent and Trademark Office. He has served as head counsel in a variety of Inter Partes reviews at the USPTO involving different technologies. Vandenburgh excels at efficient litigation management and strategic litigation counseling.

About Carlson Caspers
Founded in 2003, the firm’s reputation for remarkable client success is wide-ranging in consumer, commercial and industrial markets across complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, data privacy, wireless communications, and manufacturing.

The firm’s attorneys often receive recommendations and accolades from their clients, other attorneys, and legal rankings organizations. Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms in America, Chambers USA, Minnesota Super Lawyers, IP Stars, IAM Patent 1000, Corp INTL, LMG Life Sciences, and others, place Carlson Caspers and its legal teams among the highest rankings for consumer confidence in legal services.

Attorney bios are here:

Alan G. Carlson

Philip P. Caspers

J. Derek Vandenburgh

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CARLSON CASPERS IP TEAM RECEIVES TOP RANKINGS IN IAM PATENT 1000

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – April 30, 2020] Carlson Caspers is proud to announce that the firm and six partners in our IP litigation practice have been ranked in the highest categories for patent litigation in the latest edition of the IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals. We have received gold band rankings in litigation for both the entire firm and individual lawyers. Firms qualify for a listing on the basis of their depth of expertise, market presence and the level of work on which they are typically engaged.

According to the IAM Patent 1000–2020 edition, “Patent litigation is meat and drink for gold-tier Carlson Caspers. Drawing on its deep bench of first-chair trial lawyers, it deploys customised (sic) strike teams into battle for technology leaders with winning results. For example, Derek Vandenburgh and Doug Williams recently acted for Qualcomm in a multi-district litigation earning a summary judgment of non-infringement and an affirmance from the Federal Circuit.

“Further highlighting the set’s incredible efficiency, Alan Carlson, together with Vandenburgh, defended Dynamic Air in an infringement action brought by M-I Drilling Fluids, securing a covenant not to sue and a fees award after only limited discovery. All three lawyers are vastly experienced courtroom combatants – as a former Federal Circuit clerk, Vandenburgh is a leading appellate expert and Williams and Carlson have both been inducted as American College of Trial Lawyers fellows.

“Cut from the same cloth, Philip Caspers, Timothy Lindquist and Tara Norgard are further stars in the Carlson Caspers constellation; Caspers is the most experienced post-grant expert on deck and has been lead counsel in over 100 USPTO contested proceedings; Lindquist is a seasoned trial lawyer and a top expert on alternative dispute resolution; and Norgard is a business-minded and strategic lawyer and a tenacious opponent in the courtroom. She is currently busy working on a major trade secret matter.”

Two of the five Minnesota attorneys ranked in the IAM Patent 1000 Global Leaders Gold Tier include Carlson and Williams from Carlson Caspers. Other attorneys with top rankings are Vandenburgh, Caspers, Lindquist, and Norgard.

IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals recommends only those it considers to be the leaders in the field: those delivering top-quality patent services make the cut. For more information, click here.

Since 2003 the Minnesota-based firm has built a reputation for remarkable client success in consumer, commercial, and industrial markets across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, data privacy, and wireless communications.

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CHAMBERS USA 2020 GUIDE PUBLISHES HIGH RANKINGS FOR CARLSON CASPERS AND FOUNDING PARTNERS ALAN CARLSON AND DEREK VANDENBURGH

[Minneapolis, MN – April 30, 2020] Chambers USA 2020: The Chambers Guide to the Top Lawyers and Law Firms in the USA ranked intellectual property (IP) attorneys Alan G. Carlson and J. Derek Vandenburgh as “Notable Practitioners” in Intellectual Property—Minnesota.

Chambers USA 2020 also ranked Carlson Caspers as a leading law firm in Intellectual Property—Minnesota. Carlson was also recognized as a “Senior Statesman.”

Quotes from Chambers USA 2020 about Carlson Caspers, a leading law firm in Intellectual Property—Minnesota, and Notable Practitioners Alan G. Carlson and J. Derek Vandenburgh:

“What the team is known for…”
“Boutique IP practice handling matters such as copyright counseling and litigation, patent disputes and unfair competition. Serves clients in the medical devices, pharmaceutical, software and telecommunications sectors, among others.”

“Strengths”
One client notes: “The firm does an excellent job throughout all stages of our matters and achieve great results. Its work is thorough and well informed, and it has excellent strategists.”

Another adds: “The team is very responsive and provides both solid and conservative as well as creative options for dealing with a situation.”

“Notable practitioners”
“Alan Carlson has unparalleled experience trying the full range of IP disputes, including patent, trademark and trade secret cases. ‘I have a lot of respect for him,’ comments one source, while another says: ‘He’s definitely in the A-team of IP in Minnesota.’”

“Derek Vandenburgh is noted in the market for his strong track record in IP litigation. He is a highly regarded practitioner with impressive experience representing clients in a range of disputes, including trade secrets cases and patent litigation.”

“About Alan G. Carlson, Senior Statespeople”
Alan Carlson is a veteran trial lawyer who is widely respected for his representation of both plaintiffs and defendants in patent, trademark, trade dress and copyright disputes, among other matters. He is recognized by peers as a “top lawyer” and “a very good litigator.”

See Alan Carlson’s full bio here.

“About J. Derek Vandenburgh”
Derek Vandenburgh continues to be recognized for a wide-ranging IP litigation practice that encompasses patent, trademark, and trade dress disputes. Sources call him an “extremely talented” lawyer.

See Derek Vandenburgh’s full bio here.

Carlson Caspers clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals. For more information, visit www.carlsoncaspers.com.

About Chambers Global
Chambers Global researches the legal markets of more than 190 countries, identifying leading lawyers and law firms worldwide. Chambers and Partners determine its attorney and firm rankings on data from an independent research team that collects information by phone and email interviews with clients and peers. Results consider legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial awareness, diligence and commitment to clients. For a direct link to Chambers USA, click here.

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A THANK YOU TO HENNEPIN HEALTHCARE HEROES FROM CARLSON CASPERS

On behalf of the entire team at Carlson Caspers, thank you to all the healthcare heroes who are on the front lines fighting COVID19. In support of our healthcare workers and our community, Carlson Caspers has donated $5,000 to the Hennepin Heroes Fund: Emergency Response Support for Hennepin Healthcare.

Hennepin Healthcare is our neighbor providing a level one trauma center, safety net access, medical education, and research in downtown Minneapolis.

Partner Jennell Bilek, who serves on the board of directors for the Hennepin Healthcare Foundation said, “It has been a pleasure meeting many who work for Hennepin Healthcare. Wishing you all good health and access to the PPE and other supplies you need to get us through this pandemic. Thank you!”

The Hennepin Healthcare Foundation established the “Hennepin Heroes Fund” to address Hennepin Healthcare’s emergency response to COVID-19.

We invite our neighbors and community to donate to this incredibly important cause. Your gift will help fortify the women and men on the frontlines as they care for us during this challenging time.

For more information on Hennepin Heroes:
https://www.hennepinhealthcare.org/hennepin-healthcare-foundation/ways-to-give/how-you-can-help-covid-19/

CARLSON CASPERS PARTNER J. DEREK VANDENBURGH RECEIVES “OUTSTANDING LITIGATOR: MINNESOTA” AWARD FROM MANAGING IP AMERICAS 2020 AWARDS

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – April 16, 2020] — Carlson Caspers is pleased to announce that J. Derek Vandenburgh has been selected as the “Outstanding Litigator: Minnesota” by Managing IP Magazine for its Americas 2020 Awards. Only one litigator from each state receives this recognition.

Now in its 15th year, the Managing IP awards program is the most comprehensive and widely respected IP law firm awards event in the world. The researchers evaluate the work data supplied by firms and, where applicable, review publicly available information such as court and IP office records. They focused on work done or concluded in 2019, looking for case studies that were of considerable significance to clients or IP law and practice. No firm nor individual can pay to influence the results.

About Derek Vandenburgh
J. Derek Vandenburgh is the rare combination of a winning jury trial lawyer and a nationally recognized Federal Circuit appellate advocate. Derek has a track record of winning patent verdicts as a first-chair trial lawyer and is also one of the most active Federal Circuit advocates in the nation.

Derek is a founding partner at Carlson Caspers, a leading IP and litigation law firm in Minneapolis, MN. Derek’s 25+ years of experience includes extensive litigation and patent law challenges in high-stakes patent and intellectual property cases in courts throughout the United States, including federal courts, district courts, and at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Derek has briefed and successfully argued a prolific number of appeals at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and served as lead counsel in numerous Inter Partes Reviews and other contested proceedings before the USPTO Patent Trial and Appeal Board.

Derek’s practice at Carlson Caspers emphasizes efficient litigation management, successful dispositive motion practice, diligent appellate work, and sound litigation counseling. He has been the lead counsel at multiple jury trials and taken the leading role on dozens of claim construction and other dispositive motions on a wide variety of litigation matters, including disputes concerning patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and design patents.

To learn more about Derek’s practice and contact information, click here.

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CARLSON CASPERS SPONSORS THE 2020 MINNESOTA HISPANIC BAR ASSOCIATION’S 15TH ANNUAL GALA

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – March 3, 2020] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking intellectual property and litigation law firm, is honored to be a sponsor of the 2020 Minnesota Hispanic Bar Association’s Annual Gala on Friday, March 6, at the Hilton Minneapolis.

Carlson Caspers’ sponsorship of this celebratory evening helps fund MHBA’s scholarship program.

In addition, MHBA will honor:
Manuel Guerrero, Courage in Leadership Award

Annamarie Daley, for her lifetime commitment to diversity Initiatives and her courageous work within the Laredo Tent Courts

This year’s keynote speaker is Claudia Romo Edelman. As the founder of the We are All Human Foundation, she is focused on unifying the U.S. Hispanic community and dedicated to advancing an agenda of diversity, inclusion, and equity.

ABOUT CARLSON CASPERS

Carlson Caspers is an acclaimed intellectual property law firm, known for its practice prowess in patent counseling and litigation; appeals; copyright; data privacy and technology; Hatch-Waxman; monetization and transactions; post-grant proceedings, trademark, advertising and unfair competition; and trade secrets.

Founded in 2003 in Minneapolis, MN, the firm has an affirmed reputation for remarkable client success in commercial, consumer, and industrial markets across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors including mechanical systems; medical devices; life sciences; chemicals and compositions; pharmaceuticals, biosimilars and nutraceuticals; software; and telecommunications, wireless, and the Internet of Things.

The firm’s diversity and inclusion initiatives are led by partner Tara C. Norgard. Firm partners and their guests attending the event include Jennell Bilek, Derek Vandenburgh, Brad Micsky, and Alexandra Olson.

For more information, visit www.carlsoncaspers.com.

Helpful links:

www.minnhba.org

http://www.carlsoncaspers.com/diversity-scholarship-program/

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CARLSON CASPERS WELCOMES IP ATTORNEY ERIK SWENSON FOR PATENT PROSECUTION PRACTICE

[MINNEAPOLIS -January 14, 2020] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking intellectual property law firm in Minneapolis, announces that Erik Swenson, a highly regarded Twin Cities IP attorney, joins the firm as a shareholder. Swenson is also a registered patent attorney with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Phil Caspers, Carlson Caspers Shareholder, said in welcoming Swenson to the firm, “We look forward to working alongside Erik to continue our firm’s history of achieving exceptional results for our clients. Erik has an established reputation as a go-to attorney for complex patent and high technology savvy clients.”

Swenson brings a wealth of experience to the firm. His work for those clients includes handling complex patent and high technology litigation, IPRs, opinion work, and transactional matters, as well as managing high profile patent portfolios. Swenson’s vast experience includes providing an array of legal services for sophisticated companies in the commercial, industrial, technology, and retail business sectors in both the United States and abroad. He has extensive knowledge in electrical, mechanical, and software technology.

Swenson works with clients to develop cross-border litigation strategies and works to protect foreign conglomerates from US litigation. He represents one of the world’s largest international companies regularly in litigation and contested matters.

Swenson has vast experience handling transactional matters, including licensing, due diligence, opinions, and client counseling. His IP litigation and transactional expertise, coupled with an advanced computer engineering degree, give Swenson the unique ability to advise and represent clients in a full spectrum of IP matters. He is both a skilled technical person and a qualified trial attorney.

He is additionally active in handling complex patent litigation in federal jurisdictions across the country and representing clients in Inter Partes Review (IPR) proceedings challenging the validity of US patents conducted by the USPTO. He has been lead counsel in over 150 adverse matters, including all aspects of trials, appeals, and administrative proceedings.

Swenson also brings in-house experience as the Management Information Services (MIS) officer in a major company, where he was responsible for developing and implementing software and hardware systems, including cost control, document control, and scheduling software.

Swenson has received multiple awards and accolades throughout his legal career, including “The Best Lawyers in America.”

Swenson received his J.D. from the University of Minnesota, his M.S. from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and his B.S. from Marquette University.

Contact Erik Swenson at eswenson@carlsoncaspers.com or 612-436-9600.

About Carlson Caspers

Carlson Caspers is an acclaimed intellectual property law firm, known for its prowess in intellectual property litigation and counseling, including patent infringement, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, data privacy, Hatch-Waxman, monetization, appeals and more. Founded in 2003, the firm has built a reputation for remarkable client success in consumer, commercial, and industrial markets across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, data privacy, and wireless communications.

Carlson Caspers attorneys are a diverse team of scientists, pharmacists, engineers, and technologists who deliver value by bringing in-depth industry knowledge, technical experience, subject matter expertise, economics, and a global business perspective to every legal challenge. Clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals. For more information, visit www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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CARLSON CASPERS MANAGING PARTNER ALAN G. CARLSON NAMED A 2019 MINNESOTA ICON

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – December 11, 2019] Carlson Caspers is pleased to announce that Minnesota Lawyer and Finance & Commerce will recognize Managing Partner Alan G. Carlson with a 2019 Minnesota ICON Award. An exclusive celebration and networking event will take place on December 11, 2019, at the Hyatt in downtown Minneapolis.

Carlson is among an elite group of senior business leaders whose years of leadership, achievements, and contributions to the Minnesota business community are noteworthy. Carlson has built a stellar reputation for client success for Minnesota businesses and institutions, as well as across the country.

DRAWN TO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LITIGATION
Since the inception of his legal career in 1971, Carlson has specialized in intellectual property litigation. His impressive 48 years of experience includes jury and bench trials throughout the United States for both plaintiffs and defendants in every type of intellectual property case. He has litigated cases dealing with copyright, contract, interference with contract, libel, patent, trademark, trade dress, and trade secret for many of Minnesota’s sizeable and innovative companies. He has appeared in federal, state, and district courts, in courts of appeal, and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Carlson’s clients have included patent owners as well as patent challengers.

Carlson has successfully led several multimillion-dollar jury verdicts in diverse technologies, including $30 million and $22.5 million decisions in patent cases, a $31 million jury verdict in a suit for interference with contract, and a $30 million settlement for a client in a patent case.

Carlson has represented clients in numerous contested proceedings in the U.S. Patent Office, including more than a dozen Inter Partes review proceedings authorized under The America Invents Act.

In addition to his trial work, Carlson advises clients on general intellectual property issues from a litigation viewpoint.

FOUNDED WITH A WINNING AND SERVICE ORIENTATION
In 2003, Carlson and other colleagues at Merchant & Gould founded Carlson, Caspers, Vandenburgh, & Lindquist, P.A. Through his vision and leadership, the firm has grown to more than 30 attorneys and moved locations twice to accommodate the needs of clients, attorneys, and staff. Carlson serves as a mentor to other attorneys and encourages firm attorneys to contribute to Twin Cities’ legal and civic organizations.

A LEGACY OF RECOGNITION AND AWARDS
In 2003, Carlson was the first patent attorney in Minnesota inducted as a Fellow into the American College of Trial Lawyers. The American College of Trial Lawyers invites the top 1% of the Bar as Fellows in the College. In that esteemed organization, there are fewer than a dozen registered patent attorneys who are active trial lawyers today. Carlson Caspers has two of those trial lawyers – being one of fewer than five firms in the nation with more than one Fellow.

In 1991, Carlson was named one of “Minnesota’s Winningest Trial Lawyers,” by the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. He has been included in the Minnesota Super Lawyers® list since 2003, as well as the Top 100 list consistently since 2009. In 2009, Minnesota Super Lawyers included him in the Top 10 Minnesota Super Lawyers list, and Minnesota Lawyer honored him as a “2009 Attorney of the Year.”

In 2019, Chambers USA ranked Carlson as a Senior Statesman in Intellectual Property, Minnesota, and ranked Carlson Caspers as a leading law firm in Intellectual Property, Minnesota. Chambers USA has recognized him since 2005.

The Purdue School of Mechanical Engineering voted unanimously for Carlson to receive the “Outstanding Mechanical Engineer (OME) Award” in 2018. As the highest recognition a Purdue Mechanical Engineering alumnus can receive, this was a Distinct Honor. Honorees have shown outstanding character and leadership and have demonstrated exceptional accomplishments in industry, academia, governmental service, or other endeavors related to mechanical engineering.

Carlson is an active community leader. He has served on numerous boards over the years. He served on the board of directors for the Volunteer Legal Network (VLN) from 1995-2010. For the past six years, Carlson has served on the board of directors for the Heart Institute Foundation. He has also served for the past eight years as Chairman of the Utilities Commission of Minnetonka Beach.

About Carlson Caspers
Carlson Caspers is an acclaimed intellectual property law firm, known for its prowess in intellectual property litigation and counseling, including patent infringement, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, data privacy, Hatch-Waxman, monetization, appeals, post grant proceedings, and more. Founded in 2003 in Minneapolis, MN, the firm has built a reputation for remarkable client success in consumer, commercial and industrial markets across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, data privacy, and wireless communications.

The experienced lawyers at Carlson Caspers are a diverse team of scientists, pharmacists, engineers, and technologists who focus on delivering value by respecting the client’s genius and bringing in-depth industry knowledge, technical experience, subject matter expertise, and a global business perspective to every legal challenge. Clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals.

In addition to The Best Lawyers in America©, the American College of Trial Lawyers, Chambers USA®, Super Lawyers®, Managing Intellectual Property, Corporate INTL, and other ratings agencies and publications, Carlson Caspers and its individual attorneys are often recognized for excellence in intellectual property litigation and counseling. The firm has an established reputation for success across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as wireless, medical devices, life sciences and pharmaceuticals. For more information, visit www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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THE KNOWLEDGE GROUP ANNOUNCES PETER M. KOHLHEPP AS ONLINE CLE PRESENTER FOR U.S. PATENT AND TRADEMARK (USPTO) 2019 WEBINAR

The Knowledge Group announced today that Peter Kohlhepp, Partner, Carlson Caspers, will speak at The Knowledge Group’s upcoming online CLE webcast entitled: “The USPTO Post-Grant Patent Trials Landscape: Practical Tips and Strategies to Avoid Pitfalls.”

Plan to attend this informative webcast on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm EST.

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) post-grant patent trials landscape is continuously evolving at a dizzying pace. A few months ago, the USPTO started using the Phillips standard in its America Invents Act (AIA) trials, thus, abandoning the “broadest reasonable interpretation” (BRI). Just this March 15, 2019, the USPTO published a notice that launched a final pilot program for motions to amend (MTA) in the same proceedings.

Join Peter Kohlhepp and James Stein, a partner at Lee & Hayes, as they discuss more than the basics of USPTO post-grant patent trials. They will offer an in-depth review of the latest developments in the post-grant space as well as the potential implications. They will also provide the audience with practical tips and strategies in bringing out the best in these cases in a rapidly evolving legal climate.

Key topics include:

USPTO Post-Grant Patent Trials: Statistics
Latest Regulatory Developments and Issues
Addressing Potential Pitfalls
Best Litigation Practices
Outlook

The Knowledge Group is the leading producer of Continuing Education (CLE and CPE) live webcasts.

For further details, and to register, please visit: https://www.theknowledgegroup.org/webcasts/2019-uspto-post-grant-patent-trials-landscape/

About Peter Kohlhepp
Peter regularly represents clients in inter partes review proceedings (IPRs) before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). He has worked on matters involving a variety of technologies, including nutraceuticals, automotive technology, and medical devices. Peter has extensive experience in every step of the IPR process, from crafting IPR petitions and patent owner responses to arguing motions and final Oral Hearings.

Peter offers expertise in IPR procedure, helping clients to navigate the complexities of the parallel district court and IPR proceedings.

About Carlson Caspers
Carlson Caspers is an acclaimed intellectual property law firm, known for its prowess in intellectual property litigation and counseling, including patent infringement, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, data privacy, Hatch-Waxman, monetization, appeals and more. Founded in 2003, the Minneapolis firm has built a reputation for remarkable client success in consumer, commercial, and industrial markets across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, data privacy, and wireless communications.

CARLSON CASPERS EARNS TOP INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND PATENT LITIGATION RANKINGS BY U.S. NEWS – BEST LAWYERS® “2020 BEST LAW FIRMS”

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – November 1, 2019] Carlson Caspers, a high-ranking intellectual property law firm received top “2020 Best Law Firms” rankings for its practices in Litigation-Intellectual Property and Litigation-Patent Law. The firm’s Tier 1 listings include the Minneapolis metropolitan region and are published by U.S. News—Best Lawyers® in the 2020 Edition of “Best Law Firms.”

Firms included in the 2020 Edition of “Best Law Firms” receive recognition for professional excellence with consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise.

Carlson Caspers would like to congratulate the following lawyers named to the 2020 Best Lawyers in America list:

Alan G. Carlson – Litigation – Intellectual Property
Philip P. Caspers – Litigation – Intellectual Property and Litigation – Patent
Matthew J. Goggin – Litigation – Intellectual Property
Timothy A. Lindquist – Litigation – Intellectual Property and Litigation – Patent
Samuel T. Lockner – Litigation – Intellectual Property
Tara C. Norgard – Litigation – Intellectual Property
Gary J. Speier – Litigation – Patent
J. Derek Vandenburgh – Litigation – Intellectual Property and Litigation – Patent
Douglas J. Williams – Litigation – Intellectual Property and Litigation – Patent

Best Lawyers has published its list for more than three decades, earning the respect of the profession, the media, and the public as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals in the U.S. and abroad.

ABOUT “BEST LAW FIRMS”
The U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings include a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in the field, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process. A law firm must have at least one lawyer recognized in the 25th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America list for that location and specialty to receive a “Best Law Firms” ranking. Click here for the 2020 Carlson Caspers “Best Law Firms” rankings.

ABOUT CARLSON CASPERS
Carlson Caspers is an acclaimed intellectual property law firm, known for its prowess in intellectual property litigation and counseling, including patent infringement, trade secrets, copyrights, trademarks, data privacy, Hatch-Waxman, monetization, inter partes reviews, appeals and more.

Recognized for excellence in intellectual property litigation and counseling by their peers and clients, Carlson Caspers is consistently included in The Best Lawyers in America, U.S. News “Best Law Firms,” Chambers USA, Managing IP, IP Stars, Super Lawyers, IAM Patent 1000, Forbes Legal Black Book, Corporate INTL, Minnesota Lawyer, Attorney at Law magazine, and other ratings agencies and publications.

Attorneys are actively involved as leaders in their communities and profession as Fellows at the American College of Trial Lawyers, American Bar Association, and Litigation Counsel of America.

For more information, visit https://www.carlsoncaspers.com/about-us/.

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NATE LOUWAGIE SPEAKING AT MITCHELL HAMLINE SCHOOL OF LAW TO ASPIRING IP ATTORNEYS

[Minneapolis, MN 10/16/2019] Nathan Louwagie, a patent litigation attorney at the IP law firm Carlson Caspers, is volunteering to participate in a panel discussion for the Mitchell Hamline Student Intellectual Property Law Association (SIPLA) panel event. The panel will take place on Thursday, October 24 from 5:00-6:30 PM in the Kelley Boardroom at Mitchell Hamline.

The audience will include law students, members of the SIPLA, and faculty. The topics will include questions for the panel about legal careers for both in private practice and in the corporate sector, such as preparing for a career after law school, earning an IP job and succeeding in that role, various work environments for IP attorneys, and staying healthy while keeping up with the demands of the job.

The following Twin Cities attorneys are joining Nate on the panel.
Karen Beckman (patent litigation / patent prosecution attorney at Merchant & Gould),
Robert Christ (patent attorney at Boston Scientific), and
Stephanie Gamache Tungseth (IP licensing attorney at Polaroid).

Mitchell Hamline is nationally recognized for the quality of its practice-based legal education, inclusive campus culture, and the excellence of its professors.

About Nathan Louwagie
Nate practices intellectual property law with an emphasis on patent litigation and counseling at Carlson Caspers. He represents clients from a broad range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices and chemicals.

Nate attended the University of Minnesota Law School, where he graduated with honors. Nate is a registered patent agent with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and has an undergraduate degree in chemistry. He was selected as a “Rising Star” by Minnesota Super Lawyers®.

About Carlson Caspers
Carlson Caspers is an acclaimed intellectual property law firm, known for its prowess in intellectual property litigation and counseling, including patent infringement, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, data privacy, Hatch-Waxman, monetization, appeals and more. Founded in 2003 in Minneapolis, MN, the firm has built a reputation for remarkable client success in consumer, commercial and industrial markets across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, data privacy, and wireless communications.

The experienced lawyers at Carlson Caspers are a diverse team of scientists, pharmacists, engineers, geeks, and technologists who focus on delivering value by respecting the client’s genius and bringing in-depth industry knowledge, technical experience, subject matter expertise, and a global business perspective to every legal challenge. Clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals. For more information, visit www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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EVENT: CARLSON CASPERS SPONSORS MN CHAPTER OF THE ASSOCIATION OF CORPORATE COUNSEL IP ROUNDTABLE

[Minneapolis, Minnesota—October 2, 2019] Carlson Caspers, a sponsor of the Minnesota Chapter of the ACC, will host a roundtable on October 9, 2019, discussing intellectual property (IP) best practices and legal trends on topics suggested by ACC members, including IP valuation and infringement, patents, litigation, licensing, ownership agreements, indemnification clauses, remedies, and more.

IP Attorneys Todd Werner, Gary Speier, Aaron Pederson, Alexandra Olson, Iain McIntyre, Sam Lockner, and Tara Norgard will be the hosts.

CLE credits apply.

Breakfast and networking will be available prior to the event. Click here for additional information, including directions and parking.

Date: Wednesday, October 9, 2019
7:30-8:00 Breakfast and Networking
8:00-9:00 Round Table Discussion
Place: Capella Tower, North Country Room (3^rd Floor-South Elevator Bank)
225 S. 6^th St. Minneapolis, MN 55401

If you wish to attend, please register here.

Individuals may also RSVP to Linda Luksan, Executive Director, Association of Corporate Counsel, Minnesota Chapter (lluksan@accglobal.com).

About Carlson Caspers
Carlson Caspers is proud to be a sponsor of the Minnesota Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel.

The firm has built a reputation for remarkable client success in consumer, commercial, and industrial markets across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, data privacy, and wireless communications.

Clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals. For more information, visit https://www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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CARLSON CASPERS PARTNERS TO SPEAK AT 2019 MIDWEST IP INSTITUTE

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – September 25, 2019] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranked intellectual property law firm, is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the 2019 Midwest IP Institute. Organized by Minnesota Continuing Legal Education, the event will be held September 26 and 27, 2019, at the Minnesota CLE Conference Center in Minneapolis.

Partner Joseph W. Winkels will introduce USPTO Director Andrei Iancu at the Thursday, September 26, 9:00 am opening address, “2019 Update on New Developments at the USPTO.”

Partner Samuel T. Lockner will serve as moderator of the discussion, “Expert Perspectives on the Rapidly Evolving Cannabis Industry,” on Friday, September 27, at 9:00 am. Partner Jennell C. Bilek, PhD., will be a member of the panel which will examine cannabis legal issues including prosecution, enforcement and trademark strategies, and identify-related issues, including regulatory-related matters.

The 2019 Midwest IP Institute will take place at the Minnesota CLE Conference Center, 600 Nicollet Mall #370, 3^rd Floor, City Center, Minneapolis, MN 55402.

Founded in 2003 in Minneapolis, MN, the firm has built a reputation for remarkable client success in consumer, commercial and industrial markets across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, data privacy, and wireless communications.

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CARLSON CASPERS SPONSORS 2019 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA CARDIOVASCULAR DIVISION RED HEART SOIRÉE

[Minneapolis, MN – Sept 19, 2019] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking intellectual property and litigation law firm, is proud to be a sponsor of the 2019 Red Heart Soirée, the annual signature fundraising event benefiting the Cardiovascular Division at the University of Minnesota.

The firm’s sponsorship is literally a heart-felt endeavor with the support of Derek Vandenburgh and his wife, Tracie. They have been benefactors of the University of Minnesota’s Cardiovascular Division for many years.

The Red Heart Soirée will be on Friday, September 20, 2019, at the McNamara Alumni Center. Carlson Caspers’ supports cardiovascular research, education, and patient care at the University of Minnesota.

The evening’s highlights will include a lively cocktail reception, gourmet dinner, exciting live auction, patient stories, research and innovation updates, live entertainment, and dancing with The Covers.

Lee Valsvik of KOOL 108 and KARE 11 will serve as emcee.

About Carlson Caspers
Carlson Caspers is an acclaimed intellectual property law firm, known for its practice prowess in patent litigation and IP counseling including appeals; copyright; data privacy and technology; Hatch-Waxman; monetization and transactions; inter partes review and post-grant proceedings; and trademark, unfair competition, and trade secrets.

Founded in 2003 in Minneapolis, MN, the firm has an affirmative reputation for remarkable client success in consumer, commercial and industrial markets across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors including mechanical; medical device; life sciences; pharmaceuticals, biosimilars and nutraceuticals; polymers, chemicals and compositions; software; and telecommunications, wireless, and the Internet of Things.

For more information, visit www.carlsoncaspers.com.

Helpful links:
Soiree@umn.edu

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MINNESOTA LAWYER RECOGNIZES JENNELL C. BILEK AMONG 2019 UP & COMING ATTORNEYS

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – Sept 12, 2019] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking Minneapolis-based intellectual property law firm, is pleased to announce that Shareholder Jennell C. Bilek was named by Minnesota Lawyer as a “2019 Up & Coming Attorney”. The honor recognizes lawyers who have distinguished themselves by their professional accomplishments and leadership as well as service to the community and profession in the first ten years of practice.

About Jennell C. Bilek

Jennell Bilek advises clients on a wide range of intellectual property and business matters, with a focus on patent, trade secret, trademark, and pharmacy law matters. She is the rare combination of a successful intellectual property attorney and a licensed pharmacist who applies her scientific, industry, and legal knowledge to achieve favorable business outcomes for large multi-national companies. Her expertise extends to a variety of technological fields, including products and services used for prevention, treatment, diagnosis, rehabilitation and monitoring of medical conditions, bio-agriculture, chemical, and the mechanical arts.

Jennell’s experience includes all aspects of complex federal litigation. She has experience litigating disputes in a variety of Federal District Courts, including as trial counsel for several patent litigations in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware and the Southern District of New York. She also has experience with Inter Partes reviews before the USPTO and appeals before the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

She was the co-founder of a drug benefits consulting company before joining Carlson Caspers and is an adjunct assistant professor at the University of Minnesota in the College of Pharmacy.

Leadership, Community and Professional Contributions

Jennell serves on the board of directors for the Hennepin Healthcare Foundation, whose goal is to connect the generosity of the community to the mission of Hennepin Healthcare. She supports fundraising for the Redleaf Center for Family Healing that will offer clinical services for mothers dealing with post-partum depression and anxiety and their families, while incorporating integrative medicine, drop-in child care, and a teaching kitchen.

Jennell is a longstanding member of the Federal Bar Association’s Diversity Committee. She is the founder and co-chair of the firm’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee in addition to being the firm’s representative for the Twin Cities Diversity in Practice organization. Jennell regularly participates in meetings and events for minority bar associations. Every year since 2013, Super Lawyers® has named her a “Rising Star”.

Click here to read a full list of honorees.

About Carlson Caspers

Carlson Caspers is an acclaimed intellectual property law firm, known for its prowess in intellectual property litigation and counseling, including patent infringement, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, data privacy, Hatch-Waxman, monetization, appeals and more. Founded in 2003 in Minneapolis, MN, the firm has built a reputation for remarkable client success in consumer, commercial and industrial markets across a wide range of sophisticated, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, data privacy, telecommunications, and wireless technology.

The highly experienced lawyers at Carlson Caspers are a diverse team of scientists, pharmacists, engineers, and technologists who focus on delivering value by respecting the client’s genius and bringing in-depth industry knowledge, technical experience, subject matter expertise, and a global business perspective to every legal challenge. Clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals. For more information, visit www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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DEREK VANDENBURGH NAMED AMONG WORLD’S LEADING IP STRATEGISTS BY IAM STRATEGY 300

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – August 30, 2019] — Carlson Caspers is pleased to announce that J. Derek Vandenburgh has been named one of the world’s leading IP strategists in the online edition of a unique guide published by Intellectual Asset Management (IAM).

IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists identifies a select group of individuals from a variety of professional disciplines who are leading the way in the development and implementation of strategies that maximize the value of IP portfolios. These world-class IP strategists are primarily identified through confidential nominations made online. No individual can qualify for a listing in the IAM Strategy 300 unless he or she is nominated by at least three people from outside of his or her own organization. But even this does not guarantee inclusion; instead, only those individuals who further research shows to have exceptional skill sets, as well as profound insights into the development, creation and management of IP value, are featured in the IAM Strategy 300.

The IAM Strategy 300 is available online at https://www.iam-media.com/directories/strategy300/info/methodology.

To learn more about Derek’s practice and contact information, click here.

MANAGING IP MAGAZINE NAMES THREE CARLSON CASPERS ATTORNEYS “IP STARS” AND SAYS FIRM IS “HIGHLY RECOMMENDED” FOR PATENT CONTENTIOUS LITIGATION

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – August 29, 2019] Carlson Caspers, a leading top-ranking Minneapolis-based intellectual property law firm, has received the rare and distinguished top ranking of “Highly Recommended” in the category of “Patent contentious” litigation. A reviewer said, “As a Minnesota firm that’s where I’d send people first”.

Also, Alan G. Carlson, Philip P. Caspers, and J. Derek Vandenburgh have been named “2019 IP Stars” .

According to Managing IP magazine’s analysis, “Partners Philip Caspers, Derek Vandenburgh, and Alan Carlson are widely respected litigators in Minnesota’s legal community.

“Fellow founder Caspers is an experienced litigator who focuses on complex high-tech patent matters and post-grant proceedings.

Managing IP magazine, a publication of Euromoney Legal Media Group, draws upon thousands of interviews and surveys with industry clients and peers to identify the leading intellectual property firms and attorneys in all 50 U.S. states and Washington, D.C.

About Alan Carlson
Carlson has 40+ years of experience representing plaintiffs and defendants in jury and bench trials throughout the United States in almost every sort of intellectual property case. He has won several multimillion-dollar jury verdicts in diverse technologies and is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers.

About Philip Caspers
Caspers has more than 28 years of experience focusing on litigating patent portfolios. Leveraging a technology background and real-world experience, he brings sound business judgment to every case. Caspers excels at credibly transforming the analysis of sophisticated technology and patent issues into easy to understand arguments. He advises clients in all phases of patent cases, including Markman hearings, dispositive motions, post grant proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeals Board, district court trials, and appeals before the Federal Circuit.

About Derek Vandenburgh
Vandenburgh excels at efficient litigation management, successful dispositive motion practice and appellate work, and sound litigation counseling. He has advised clients on various matters, including disputes concerning patents, trademarks, trade secrets, design patents, claim construction, and appeals before the Federal Circuit.

IP Stars reviews top intellectual property firms and individual lawyers across the country to provide in-house counsel at Fortune 500 corporations with deeper insights into the complex U.S. IP legal market. The publication will be distributed to the worldwide readership of Managing IP magazine and at leading industry events. IP Stars serves as a one-stop reference guide for U.S. and international in-house counsel and private-practice lawyers.

About Carlson Caspers
Carlson Caspers and its attorneys have established a reputation for notable success in intellectual property across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and wireless communications.

The firm’s attorneys often receive recommendations and accolades from their clients, other attorneys, and legal rankings organizations. Best Lawyers in America, Best Law Firms in America, Chambers USA, Minnesota Super Lawyers, IP Stars, Managing IP, IAM Patent 1000, Corp INTL, LMG Life Sciences, the American College of Trial Lawyers, and other ratings agencies and publications place Carlson Caspers among the highest rankings for consumer confidence in legal services.

Attorney bios can be found here:

Alan G. Carlson

Philip P. Caspers

J. Derek Vandenburgh

For more information, visit carlsoncaspers.com.

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BEST LAWYERS® 2020 LIST INCLUDES NINE CARLSON CASPERS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND PATENT LITIGATION LAWYERS

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – August 23, 2019] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranked intellectual property and patent litigation law firm, is pleased to announce that nine lawyers have been included in the 2020 Edition of Best Lawyers in America for intellectual property litigation and patent litigation, Minneapolis. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence.

Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in America list are divided by geographic region and practice areas. They are reviewed by their peers on the basis of professional expertise and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and in good standing.

Carlson Caspers would like to congratulate the following lawyers named to the 2020 Best Lawyers in America list:

Alan G. Carlson – Litigation – Intellectual Property
Philip P. Caspers – Litigation – Intellectual Property and Litigation – Patent
Matthew J. Goggin – Litigation – Intellectual Property
Timothy A. Lindquist – Litigation – Intellectual Property and Litigation – Patent
Samuel T. Lockner – Litigation – Intellectual Property
Tara C. Norgard – Litigation – Intellectual Property
Gary J. Speier – Litigation – Patent
Derek Vandenburgh – Litigation – Intellectual Property and Litigation – Patent
Douglas J. Williams – Litigation – Intellectual Property and Litigation – Patent

About Carlson Caspers lawyers listed in Best Lawyers

Alan G. Carlson, recognized by Best Lawyers® since 1991, has more than 40 years of experience representing plaintiffs and defendants in jury and bench trials throughout the U.S. in almost every sort of intellectual property case. In 2010, Best Lawyers named Carlson as “Lawyer of the Year 2010, Intellectual Property Law – Minnesota.” He has won a number of multimillion-dollar jury verdicts in diverse technologies and is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers.
Philip P. Caspers, recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2001, has more than 27 years of experience focusing on patent portfolio litigation. His technology background and real world experience brings sound business judgment to every case. Caspers advises clients in all phases of patent cases, including Markman hearings, dispositive motions, post grant proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeals Board, district court trials, and appeals before the Federal Circuit.
Matthew J. Goggin has successfully represented clients for over 25 years in patent litigation involving a broad spectrum of technologies spanning the commercial world – everything from flytraps and pitchforks to polymer gels, acoustical insulation, respirator masks, cardiovascular stents, prescription drugs, and patented features used in smart phones.
Timothy A. Lindquist has been named to Best Lawyers® since 2007 and focuses his practice on patent disputes, including all phases of patent litigation in federal district and appellate courts, as well as in mediation and arbitration forums. Lindquist also conducts infringement and validity studies and develops business plans for patent portfolios.
Samuel T. Lockner enjoys a robust intellectual property and patent practice, which includes litigation, monetization, protection, trade secrets, and more. Lockner often serves as lead counsel representing companies in the biotechnology, biomedical device, bio-agricultural, and other related industrial sectors, both as plaintiffs and defendants. Many of Lockner’s cases are patent disputes under the Hatch-Waxman Act. His experience also includes Inter Partes Review (“IPR”) and matters before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”).
Derek Vandenburgh has been included in Best Lawyers® since 2007. His practice emphasizes efficient litigation management, successful dispositive motion practice and appellate work, and sound litigation counseling. Vandenburgh has litigated a wide variety of matters, including disputes concerning patents, trademarks, trade secrets and design patents, claim construction, and appeals before the Federal Circuit.
Tara C. Norgard, named to Best Lawyers® for the fifth consecutive year, is a litigator who focuses on patent cases and complex litigation involving medical devices, financial systems, consumer goods and other technologies. Norgard has secured victories in district and appellate courts and arbitrations across the country, and helped negotiate multimillion-dollar, client-favorable settlements.
Gary J. Speier is a registered U.S. patent attorney with a focus on issues facing companies in the life sciences sectors for domestic, international, and foreign jurisdictions. He is highly skilled in USPTO practice, procedure, and representation, including pre-suit investigations, IP valuations, freedom-to-operate, and IP due diligence. He has prepared numerous Hatch- Waxman “Paragraph IV” notice letters and has represented generic pharmaceutical companies in ANDA patent litigations. Speier has been involved in numerous post-grant proceedings in front of the USPTO involving patents across diverse technology areas, such as medical devices, drug delivery systems, polymers, pharmaceuticals, new chemical entities, and process manufacturing.
Douglas J. Williams focuses his practice at Carlson Caspers on patent litigation involving medical device, biotechnology, chemical, software, semiconductor, and business method patents. Williams has served as lead attorney in numerous jury and bench trials in courtrooms in nearly half of the U.S. He has represented defendants and plaintiffs in Markman hearings, dispositive motions, procedural motions, and discovery motions of all types, as well as in hundreds of IP cases involving thousands of witnesses at deposition and trial. Williams, listed in Best Lawyers® since 1995, is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers.

Best Lawyers has published their list for over three decades, earning the respect of the profession, the media, and the public as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals. Its first international list was published in 2006 and since then has grown to provide lists in over 75 countries.

About Carlson Caspers
Carlson Caspers is an acclaimed intellectual property law firm, known for its prowess in intellectual property litigation and counseling, including patent infringement, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, data privacy, Hatch-Waxman, monetization, appeals, post grant proceedings, and more. Founded in 2003 in Minneapolis, MN, the firm has built a reputation for remarkable client success in consumer, commercial and industrial markets across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, data privacy, and wireless communications.

In addition to The Best Lawyers in America©, the American College of Trial Lawyers, Chambers USA®, Super Lawyers®, Managing Intellectual Property, Corporate INTL, and other ratings agencies and publications have recognized Carlson Caspers and its individual attorneys for excellence in intellectual property litigation and counseling. The firm has an established reputation for success across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as wireless, medical devices, life sciences and pharmaceuticals. For more information, visit www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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CARLSON CASPERS RECOUPS $1.4 MILLION IN LEGAL FEES FOR DYNAMIC AIR IN PATENT INFRINGEMENT LAWSUITS

[Minneapolis, MN July 23, 2019] The United States District Court—District of Minnesota, ruled in favor of Dynamic Air, Inc., a Minnesota-based engineering and pneumatic conveyance Company and its majority-owned Brazilian subsidiary, Dynamic Air Ltda., on two patent lawsuits, and in a rare decision included $1.4 million for attorneys’ fees.

M-I, a unit of Schlumberger, one of the largest oil drilling service providers in the world, filed two patent suits in the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota, one against Dynamic Air Inc., of St. Paul, and the other against its 51% owned subsidiary, Dynamic Air Limitada, a Brazilian Corporation. The suits claimed that the Dynamic Air entities infringed five (5) U.S. patents owned by M-I relating to pneumatic conveying equipment that transported drilling waste from drilling rigs located off the coast of Brazil to ships to transport the waste for disposal.

Carlson Caspers represented the two Dynamic Air entities. The firm concluded that neither Dynamic Air entity was liable, and the firm battled the two suits.

Carlson Caspers argued that the case against Dynamic Air had to be dismissed because the operations in Brazil were strictly designed and operated by its Brazilian subsidiary and Dynamic Air Inc. was not legally responsible for patent infringement in Brazil. As for the case against Dynamic Air Ltda., the firm protested that the Brazilian Company was only amenable to suit in Brazil. M-I resisted Dynamic Air’s effort to dismiss the cases.

Additionally, while fighting the two cases in Minnesota courts, Dynamic Air filed proceedings in the Patent and Trademark Office to invalidate the five M-I patents. The patent and trademark office agreed with Carlson Caspers’ position and invalidated 104 of the 107 claims in the five patents.

Eventually, M-I conceded it should not have filed the cases, and it dismissed both cases. Carlson Caspers requested that the District Court judge order M-I to pay Dynamic Air’s attorney fees, and the District Court ordered M-I to pay Dynamic Air a total of $1.4 million in fees. The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the grant of fees.

The foray into Minnesota was particularly disastrous for M-I. Carlson Caspers forced the dismissal of the cases, invalidated 104 of the 107 claims, and obtained a court order ordering that M-I pay attorney fees.

Jim Steele, the president of Dynamic Air, said Carlson Caspers had, “specially talented people who performed excellent work and achieved excellent results for our companies”.

Attorneys representing Dynamic Air included Carlson Caspers Founder and Shareholder Alan G. Carlson, Shareholder Todd S. Werner, and Attorney Nathan D. Louwagie.

The case is M-I Drilling Fluids UK Ltd. v. Dynamic Air Ltda. Case 0:13-cv-02385-JNE-HB.

Additional Media
“Minnesota’s Dynamic Air whips an energy giant in years long legal battle”, StarTribune, by Neal St. Anthony, July 13, 2019. A link to the published article is here.

Carlson Caspers clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals. For more information, visit www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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CARLSON CASPERS ATTORNEY TARA C. NORGARD LISTED AMONG 2019 TOP 100 MINNESOTA SUPER LAWYERS AND 2019 TOP 50 WOMEN LAWYERS

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – July 23, 2019] Carlson Caspers, a leading intellectual property law firm, is pleased to announce that Attorney and Shareholder Tara C. Norgard, was recently selected by Super Lawyers® as among the 2019 Top 100 Lawyers and the 2019 Top 50 Women Lawyers in Minnesota. Tara focuses her practice on patent, trade secret, and complex commercial litigation.

No more than five percent of lawyers in the state are honored as Super Lawyers. According to superlawyers.com, Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process.

Tara has earned the Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent® rating, and consistently places in the top lists for Best Lawyers®, Top 100 Minnesota Super Lawyers, Top 50 Minnesota Women Super Lawyers, Minnesota Lawyer “Attorney of the Year” (twice), Minnesota Lawyer “Diversity & Inclusion”, and others. She is a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation and the Litigation Counsel of America.

Read Tara’s full bio here.

About Carlson Caspers
Carlson Caspers is a top-ranking Intellectual Property law firm that is deeply committed to welcoming and embracing differences in people and perspectives, both within the firm and our community as a whole. The firm’s commitment to inclusion is the foundation for a vibrant work environment and unparalleled client service that comes from varied perspectives in developing strategies and solutions to serve each client’s business goals.

For more information, visit https://www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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SUPER LAWYERS® SELECTS CARLSON CASPERS ATTORNEYS FOR 2019 SUPER LAWYERS AND RISING STARS LISTS

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – July 5, 2019] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking intellectual property law firm, is pleased to announce that the 2019 edition of Minnesota Super Lawyers Minnesota recognized 17 of the firm’s intellectual property and IP litigation attorneys for the following Super Lawyers lists: Minnesota Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, Top 100 and Top 50 Women Minnesota Super Lawyers.

Super Lawyers bestowed additional recognition for Shareholder Tara Norgard, in the “Top 100 Minnesota Super Lawyers” and “Top 50 Women Super Lawyers” lists. In addition to Norgard, Super Lawyers recognized Jennell Bilek, Caroline Marsili, and Alexandra Olson in the Super Lawyers Women’s Edition.

2019 Carlson Caspers Super Lawyers list

Dennis Bremer
Alan Carlson
Philip Caspers
Samuel Hamer
Brian Hayes
Timothy Lindquist
Samuel Lockner
Tara Norgard
Derek Vandenburgh
Todd Werner

2019 Carlson Caspers Rising Stars list

Jennell Bilek
Peter M. Kohlhepp
Nathan Louwagie
Caroline Marsili
Alexandra Olson
Alexander Rinn
Joseph Winkels

For more information about Super Lawyers, visit www.superlawyers.com.

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CHAMBERS USA 2019 GUIDE RECOGNIZES CARLSON CASPERS AND LAWYERS ALAN CARLSON AND DEREK VANDENBURGH

[Minneapolis, MN – May 17, 2019] Chambers USA 2019: The Chambers Guide to the Top Lawyers and Law Firms in the USA ranked intellectual property (IP) attorneys Alan G. Carlson and J. Derek Vandenburgh as “Notable Practitioners” in Intellectual Property—Minnesota.

Chambers USA also ranked Carlson Caspers as a leading law firm in Intellectual Property—Minnesota.

Quotes from Chambers USA 2019 about Carlson Caspers, a leading law firm in Intellectual Property—Minnesota, and Notable Practitioners Alan G. Carlson and J. Derek Vandenburgh:

“What the team is known for…”

“Boutique IP practice handling matters such as copyright counseling and litigation, patent disputes and unfair competition. Serves clients in the medical devices, pharmaceutical, software, and telecommunications sectors, among others.”

“Strengths”

“They have all stood out in terms of their customer focus and client-first attitude,” says a source, adding: “I also always feel I’m either well informed or can become well informed with a short phone call.”

The IP team’s impressive technical acumen also comes in for praise: “I believe their biggest strengths are their communications skills, and their willingness to specialize in both their customers’ business needs and specific technologies.”

“Work Highlight”

Defended Qualcomm in multidistrict litigation before the Southern District of Ohio, and then in an ensuing appeal. The team won a summary judgment ruling of noninfringement relating to a patent pertaining to a method for tracking and planning freight shipments. The Federal Circuit then affirmed the lower court’s decision, in addition to affirming an award for attorneys’ fees and costs.

“About Alan G. Carlson, Senior Statespeople”

Alan Carlson is a veteran trial lawyer who is widely respected for his representation of both plaintiffs and defendants in patent, trademark, trade dress and copyright disputes, among other matters. He is recognized by peers as a “top lawyer” and “a very good litigator.”

See Alan Carlson’s full bio here.

“About J. Derek Vandenburgh”

See Derek Vandenburgh’s full bio here.

About Carlson Caspers

Carlson Caspers clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals.

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CARLSON CASPERS EXTENDS SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE TO JUNE 1 AS FIRM SEEKS FIRST-YEAR LAW SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR 2019 DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION SCHOLARSHIPS

[Minneapolis, Minnesota–May 15, 2019] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking Minneapolis-based intellectual property law firm, is announcing the application process is now open for its 2019 1L Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship Program. The last date to submit applications is June 1, 2019.

Carlson Caspers awards up to two $5,000 law school scholarships annually to prospective law students who are pursuing or who have obtained a degree in a technical or scientific discipline and who are committed to practicing intellectual property law in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota.

To be eligible for the Diversity Scholarship, a student will earn or plans to complete an undergraduate or higher degree in chemistry, physics, life sciences, pharmacy, engineering, or computer science this year.

Additionally, the applicant has accepted and plans attending an ABA-accredited law school beginning in the fall of 2019. An applicant must not be the recipient of any other diversity scholarship awarded by another law firm.

The firm will consider scholarship recipients for a paid internship at Carlson Caspers during the summer before entering law school and for a paid clerkship during the summers after his or her first and second years of law school.

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives at Carlson Caspers

Furthermore, the firm’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee is committed to ensuring fairness in all legal personnel’s working experience, mentoring, and overall career advancement.

The deadline to apply for the scholarship is June 1, 2019. For more information and an application, please click here.

Please address any questions to Renee Iwen at riwen@carlsoncaspers.com.

About Carlson Caspers

Carlson Caspers is a top-rated intellectual property law firm known for its prowess in IP litigation and counseling. The firm specializes in the trial and appeal of patent, trade secret, and high technology cases. Also in serving as powerful advocates for his or her clients, the firm’s attorneys have extensive experience in advising and guiding clients through complex business disputes before litigation becomes necessary.

Carlson Caspers works with clients to develop strategic business plans to enforce and license patent portfolios, including negotiating licenses and conducting pre-suit investigations for patent infringement and validity studies. The firm also performs due diligence investigations in support of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures; develops patent procurement and patent prosecution strategies, and consults in the prosecution of critical patents before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Legal services also include inter partes reviews (IPRs)/Post Grant proceedings, ANDA/Hatch-Waxman litigation and counseling, contract disputes, copyright, trademark, trade dress, trade secret, data privacy, technology, monetization, and transactions strategy and execution.

The firm’s attorneys have secured victories in district and appellate courts and arbitrations across the country and negotiated multimillion dollar, client-favorable settlements in matters involving a broad spectrum of technologies, including medical devices and technology; pharmaceuticals, biosimilars, and nutraceuticals; polymers, chemicals, and compositions; computer hardware and software; telecommunications, wireless communication, and the Internet of Things.

The firm represents clients from individuals to Fortune 500 companies, bringing industry knowledge and a real-world business perspective to courtroom challenges. The firm offers a talented and well-rounded team that includes attorneys with baccalaureate and advanced degrees in pharmacy, electrical and computer engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering and engineering mechanics, physics, biology, genetics cell biology and development, chemistry and chemical engineering, biochemistry, biotechnology, political science, and finance.

Individual lawyers and the firm participate and receive consistent recognition from clients and peers through The American College of Trial Lawyers, Chambers USA, Managing IP IAM Patent 1000, Best Lawyers and Best Law Firms, Minnesota Super Lawyers, and many others.

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Federal Court Amends Judgment in Favor of Exmark Manufacturing in Patent Case to $34 Million

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – April 17, 2019] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking Minneapolis-based intellectual property law firm, obtained a successful ruling on post-trial motions Monday in Nebraska federal court on behalf of its client, lawn-mower maker Exmark Manufacturing Company, Inc. (a subsidiary of The Toro Company).

Senior United States District Judge Joseph F. Bataillon, U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska, denied defendant Briggs and Stratton Corporation’s motions for judgment as a matter of law and new trial. Judge Bataillon also amended the judgment in favor of plaintiff Exmark Manufacturing Company, Inc. for additional compensatory damages in the amount of $14,380,062.24, under 35 U.S.C. § 284, together with prejudgment interest in the amount of $5,964,111.00, plus post judgment interest from and after December 19, 2018, at the legal rate pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1961(a), together with taxable costs.

The amended judgment raises the total amount that Wisconsin-based Briggs & Stratton Corporation is required to pay to Exmark to a total of $34.72 million, for patent infringement on a patent issued in 1999, which covers a lawn mower with flow control baffles.

Carlson Caspers attorneys J. Derek Vandenburgh, Joseph W. Winkels, Alexander S. Rinn, and Shelleaha L. Jonas along with Jill Robb Ackerman of Baird Holm LLP represented Exmark. Briggs & Stratton was represented by the Arnold & Porter and Kutak Rock firms.

The case is Exmark Manufacturing Company Inc. v. Briggs & Stratton Corporation, case number 8:10-cv-00187, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska. The patent-in-suit is U.S. Patent No. 5,987,863.

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DEREK VANDENBURGH TO MODERATE COURT PANEL FOR FEDERAL CIRCUIT COURT “BENCH & BAR IN DIALOGUE” DINNER

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – April 2, 2019] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking intellectual property and litigation law firm, is proud to be a sponsor of the 2019 Bench & Bar in Dialogue and dinner for the legal community in Minneapolis on April 2 at the Minneapolis Hilton.

Derek Vandenburgh, who is moderating the Court Bench and Bar Dialogue, says the event brings together the best of the legal community and offers an opportunity to hear directly from the U.S. Court of Appeals panels (for the Federal Circuit). Derek Vandenburgh is an award-winning patent litigator and intellectual property attorney.

The Federal Circuit Bar Association presents Court Week annually as one of its major regional programs (Minneapolis). Panels of the Court will hear arguments on the following dates at the locations in in link below.

About Derek Vandenburgh
“Derek Vandenburgh is the very rare combination of a winning jury trial lawyer and a nationally recognized Federal Circuit appellate advocate. As a first chair jury trial lawyer he has a string of winning patent jury trial verdicts on his resume as well as being one of the top five most active Federal Circuit advocates in the nation. His record and results are not matched by anyone else in patent litigation today.” Full bio here.

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Helpful links:
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CARLSON CASPERS SPONSORS 2019 MINNESOTA HISPANIC BAR ASSOCIATION 14TH ANNUAL GALA

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – February 26, 2019] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking intellectual property and litigation law firm, is proud to be a sponsor of the 2019 Minnesota Hispanic Bar Association’s 14^th Annual Gala.

The MHBA’s 14^th Annual Gala will be on Friday, March 8, at the Hilton Minneapolis. Carlson Caspers’ sponsorship of this celebratory evening helps fund MHBA’s programs.

The evening’s festivities will include an award ceremony, keynote speaker, and live music. Black Tie is optional.

The MHBA is honoring The Honorable Peter M. Reyes, Jr., who is the recipient of the 2019 Manuel Guerrero Courage in Leadership Award.

The keynote speaker is Horacio Gutierrez, General Counsel and Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs of Spotify.

About Carlson Caspers

Carlson Caspers is an acclaimed intellectual property law firm, known for its practice prowess in patent litigation and IP counseling including appeals; copyright; data privacy and technology; Hatch-Waxman; monetization and transactions; inter partes review and post-grant proceedings; and trademark, unfair competition, and trade secrets.

Carlson Caspers fosters a culture that welcomes and embraces differences in people and perspectives. The firm’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee focuses on promoting members of underrepresented groups in the practice of intellectual property law. The firm’s diversity and inclusion initiatives leader is Partner Tara C. Norgard.

For more information, visit www.carlsoncaspers.com.

Helpful links:

www.minnhba.org

www.carlsoncaspers.com/diversity-scholarship-program/

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CARLSON CASPERS SEEKS LAW SCHOOL APPLICANTS FOR 2019 DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION SCHOLARSHIPS

[Minneapolis, Minnesota–Feb. 15, 2019] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking Minneapolis-based intellectual property law firm, is announcing the application process is now open for its 2019 1L Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship Program. The last date to submit applications is April 20, 2019.

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives at Carlson Caspers

Furthermore, the firm’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee is committed to ensuring fairness in all legal personnel’s working experience, mentoring, and overall career advancement.

The deadline to apply for the scholarship is April 20, 2019. For more information and an application, please click here.

Please address any questions to Renee Iwen at riwen@carlsoncaspers.com.

About Carlson Caspers
Carlson Caspers is a top-rated intellectual property law firm known for its prowess in IP litigation and counseling. The firm specializes in the trial and appeal of patent, trade secret, and high technology cases. Also in serving as powerful advocates for his or her clients, the firm’s attorneys have extensive experience in advising and guiding clients through complex business disputes before litigation becomes necessary.

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CARLSON CASPERS NAMES NEW SHAREHOLDERS JENNELL C. BILEK, WILLIAM F. BULLARD, AND BRADLEY W. MICSKY, AMONG FIRM PROMOTIONS

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – January 8, 2019] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking intellectual property (IP) and patent litigation law firm, is proud to announce the firm’s new shareholders effective January 1, 2019, are Jennell C. Bilek, William F. Bullard, and Bradley W. Micsky.

In the associate attorney ranks, Carlson Caspers promotes Saukshmya Trichi and announces Megan E. Christner has joined the firm.

Aaron W. Pederson has accepted a full-time position as a non-equity partner and will be bringing his solo practice into the firm in addition to expanding his involvement in existing firm matters.

J. Derek Vandenburgh, a founding partner, stated, “We congratulate Jennell, William, and Brad for their ongoing commitment to legal excellence and dedication to clients as equity shareholders. With the promotions of Saukshmya, Megan, and Aaron, our team continues to evolve, and best serve our clients’ legal and business needs.”

About Carlson Caspers
Carlson Caspers is a top ranking intellectual property law firm, known for its prowess in intellectual property litigation and counseling, including patent infringement, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, data privacy, Hatch-Waxman, monetization, appeals and more. The firm has built a reputation for remarkable client success in consumer, commercial and industrial markets across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, data privacy, and wireless communications.

About Jennell C. Bilek
Jennell Bilek advises clients on a wide range of intellectual property and business matters. A pharmacist and co-founder of a drug benefits consulting company before joining Carlson Caspers, Jennell blends her scientific, industry, and legal knowledge to help clients achieve favorable business outcomes.

Among recent matters, Jennell served as trial counsel for Teva Pharmaceuticals in a patent infringement lawsuit involving Namenda XR^®. She was also part of the core team that helped Teva Pharmaceuticals invalidate several patents listed in the Orange Book for OxyContin^®through two bench trials and appeal to the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

She is a board member for the Hennepin Healthcare Foundation and an adjunct professor for the College of Pharmacy at the University of Minnesota. Every year since 2013, Super Lawyers has named her a “Rising Star.”

About William W. Bullard
William Bullard is a fierce advocate in and out of court who has successfully represented local and national companies. He specializes in intellectual property litigation and due diligence. He is passionate about understanding the client’s technology and has experience in many different industries, including telecommunications, off-road vehicles, wireless communication, power equipment, software, and 3D printing.

Across his practice, William focuses on providing cost-effective solutions. He has experience winning early resolutions of claims and constraining the cost of litigation with discovery best practices. William prioritizes strong legal briefing and oral argument and is proficient at arguing motions before the local judges.

William represents plaintiffs and defendants and has experience in many forums, including Minnesota, Texas, Virginia, Florida, and the ITC. He has valuable experience in patent, trademark, trade secret, and contract law.

About Bradley W. Micsky
Brad Micsky advises clients on a wide range of intellectual property law and business matters, with a focus on patent litigation and counseling. He works with clients to develop effective strategies for litigation defense, patent enforcement, inter partes reviews, as well as advising clients on licensing, IP portfolio development, infringement and validity opinions, open source software, and leveraging IP to further their business objectives.

Brad shares the experience of having previously been in-house counsel responsible for all IP matters in a multi-billion dollar business unit of a large multinational company. In this role, he advised the business leadership on all IP issues relating to the business, supervised IP litigations, negotiated contracts & licenses, and managed a large global patent portfolio.

Brad is experienced in a wide range of technologies such as semiconductors, mobile communications/networking, microelectronic devices, video analytics, telecommunications standards, and software.

About Saukshmya Trichi
Saukshmya Trichi practices intellectual property law with an emphasis on patent and trademark litigation. She has prior experience advising multinational and Indian companies from a broad range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, renewable energy, FMCG and hospitality services in contentious cases before the Indian courts. Saukshmya is a member of teams providing counsel on ANDA disputes, and other matters.

Saukshmya regularly draws on her in-depth experience and training in genetics, biotechnology and chemistry to draft effective briefs and legal opinions, conduct research into niche areas of intellectual property law, and assist counsel with arguments and depositions. She has also provided pro bono representation through the Pro Se Project and has volunteered for the 2017 United States District Court–District of Minnesota’s Open Doors to Federal Courts program.

Saukshmya has contributed articles to the Harvard Journal of Law and Technology Digest (JOLT), The Intellectual Property Review, Global Patent Litigation, and the Multi-Jurisdictional Guide 2012: Life Sciences. In addition to speaking English fluently, Saukshmya is a native speaker of Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.

About Megan E. Christner
Megan practices intellectual property law with an emphasis on patent and trade secret litigation and counseling. She has worked on technologies from a broad range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and lawn care equipment.

After obtaining her Chemical Engineering degree, Megan took a system engineering position at a leading U.S.-based global manufacturer of food brands. In that role, she served as a product line lead and managed a variety of research and development initiatives at the plant level. Her work with new products and technologies inspired her to earn her law degree with a focus on intellectual property.

While in law school, Megan gained valuable experience working as an intellectual property law clerk, including patent prosecution experience. Through her service on a committee for creating university policies that drive intellectual property creation, she developed an in-depth understanding of the legal landscape surrounding university research, technology, and intellectual property development.

Megan is fluent in Spanish. She is passionate about community involvement. She has served a mentor in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program and as a coach for Girls on the Run.

About Aaron W. Pederson
Aaron Pederson, previously serving as Of Counsel, is a registered patent attorney focusing on electrical, software, navigation, telecommunications, wireless and mechanical technologies. Aaron’s intellectual property (IP) practice focuses on patents and specifically includes post-grant procedures, infringement and validity studies, portfolio review, and strategic prosecution.

Aaron is valued for his insight preparing arguments for and against Inter Parties Review (IPR) petitions. Aaron leverages his background in having addressed hundreds of 102 and 103 positions during prosecution and validity review of relevant technology to make informed judgments on the positions taken in IPR petitions and responses.

Aaron was also a vital member of the legal team that delivered an impressive $75 million result for ADC Telecommunications involving wireless OFDM technology. The case presented unique challenges because there were no previously issued patent claims to use as precedents, wireless standards were evolving, and no product was on the market yet. Aaron persuaded a committee of patent examiners, stubbornly against allowing the applications, to reconsider and grant an allowance, significantly increasing the value of the portfolio.

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JURY AWARDS $14.38 MILLION TO EXMARK MANUFACTURING IN LAWN MOWER PATENT RETRIAL; DAMAGES THEN DOUBLED AFTER WILLFULNESS AFFIRMED

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – December 21, 2018] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking Minneapolis-based intellectual property law firm, successfully prevailed in Nebraska federal court when a jury awarded its client, lawn-mower maker Exmark Manufacturing Company, Inc. (a subsidiary of The Toro Company), $14.38 million in damages after a six-day trial. Carlson Caspers also successfully prevailed in obtaining an affirmance of a prior determination that the infringement was willful, resulting in the Court awarding an additional $14.38 million in enhanced damages to Exmark.

The judgment requires Wisconsin-based Briggs & Stratton Corporation to pay Exmark $28.76 million in damages (plus interest and costs to be determined) for patent infringement on a patent issued in 1999, which covers a lawn mower with flow control baffles.

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CARLSON CASPERS DRAMATICALLY REDUCES EDISCOVERY COSTS FOR CLIENTS

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – December 11, 2018] Carlson Caspers, a highly rated intellectual property law firm, dramatically reduced its ediscovery-related costs through a close relationship with its vendor, Digital WarRoom (DWR). According to Carlson Caspers Shareholder Joseph Winkels, “Digital WarRoom helped us identify a business opportunity in our intellectual property litigation practice. Importantly, with our newly qualified internal ediscovery team, we have delivered tremendous value and saved our clients a significant sum by doing a lot of the work ourselves.”

Working together since 2014, Carlson Caspers achieved its objective by reducing ediscovery fees from $91.54/GB/month to $1.00/GB/month…a 99% reduction in costs.

Digital WarRoom worked with Carlson Caspers to transition ediscovery work inhouse using DWR Private Cloud and training an inhouse project manager, three paralegals, and an IT professional. The result is an internal ediscovery team that can process ediscovery matters more quickly and efficiently. “Our team loves the speed increase,” says Winkels.

For more information about the case study, read the full Learnpaper, “How Intellectual Property Law Firm Carlson Caspers Reduced its Ediscovery Costs by 99%,” by Neil J. Squillante, “TechnoLawyer Learnpapers,” click here.

About Joseph Winkels, Carlson Caspers shareholder and litigation attorney
Joe is a litigation attorney at Carlson Caspers who focuses primarily on patent, trade secret, trademark, licensing and contract disputes. He has worked on matters involving an array of established and emerging technologies, from apparel, lawn care, concrete retaining wall blocks and paint, to complex optical, medical, telecommunications, and three-dimensional printing products. Drawing on this broad experience, and his degree in mechanical engineering, Joe quickly identifies the core issues facing his clients and develops solutions that meet the unique business, competitive, and legal challenges they face.

In the courtroom, Joe has been deeply involved with many multimillion-dollar cases with successful results for Carlson Caspers’ clients. He has counseled clients in regards to International Trade Commission (ITC) matters, Patent and Trademark Office review proceedings, and litigated numerous federal and state court actions involving contractual, trademark, and trade secret disputes.

In addition to litigation work, Joe advises his clients on patent portfolio management, pre-acquisition and joint venture due diligence, and provides freedom to operate opinions. He has conducted IP portfolio investigations on behalf of leading innovators in several technology areas. Joe also worked on the development and ultimate sale of a broad patent portfolio relating to 4G wireless communication technologies.

Joe is a member of the Leaders Council for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), the single largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income Americans in the nation and serves on LSC’s Opioid Task Force. Minnesota Super Lawyers lists him as a “Rising Star.” For more information about Joe, including landmark cases, click here.

About Carlson Caspers
Carlson Caspers has earned an established reputation for success across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as, medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and wireless communications, particularly for patent and IP litigation and counseling. The firm’s attorneys represent multi-national and U.S.-based clients during early product development – through joint ventures and due diligence work, at trial, and on appeal.

Carlson Caspers has been consistently recognized as a top Minnesota-based IP firm since its inception in 1987. The firm serves a range of clients from individuals to Fortune 500 companies, bringing industry knowledge and a real-world business perspective to courtroom challenges with a team that includes scientists, engineers, and pharmacists.

Clients and peers have recognized Carlson Caspers as a top IP firm through the American College of Trial Lawyers, Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, Managing IP, Corp INTL, Forbes Legal Black Book, Minnesota Lawyer, IAM Patent 1000, and other ratings agencies and publications.

For more information, visit www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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ATTORNEY AT LAW MAGAZINE FEATURES ALEXANDRA J. OLSON IN “2018 WOMEN IN LAW” SPECIAL ISSUE

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – November 28, 2018] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking Minneapolis-based intellectual property law firm, is proud to announce Partner Alexandra (Alex) J. Olson has been recognized for her approach to leadership in Attorney at Law Magazine, November 2018 Special Issue, “Women in Law.”

The article, “Alexandra Olson: Advocating with an Authentic Voice,” by Haley Wilson Freeman, highlights her unique leadership style with her clients and other client advocates within the firm and legal profession.

Olson practices intellectual property law with an emphasis on patent and trade secret litigation and licensing at Carlson Caspers. She draws on her engineering background to represent clients in the pharmaceutical, medical device, and agricultural industries.

The article states, “Olson proves that the law is becoming a place where people of diverse backgrounds and personalities can carve out a rewarding and successful career. ‘I’ve had a variety of champions, both women and men, who have given me opportunities to have experiences in the law and do them authentically with my unique litigating style and approach. You can be your authentic self and still be an effective advocate – maybe even more effective.’” The full article is here.

Carlson Caspers Partner Tara Norgard says, “We are extremely proud of Alex and the legal expertise and passion she brings to her clients and our community. We feel incredibly lucky and grateful to be her partner. She is a delightful person and a joy to everyone who meets and works with her.”

“With an emphasis on patent and trade secret litigation and licensing across pharmaceutical, medical device and agricultural fields, she brings a fresh, authentic voice to the practice of IP law in Minnesota. Minnesota Lawyer recognized Olson as a 2018 Up & Coming Attorney and Super Lawyers has honored her as a Rising Star each year since 2015.”

About Alexandra Olson
Olson has extensive experience defending generic pharmaceutical companies in Hatch-Waxman ANDA litigation. Most recently, she was a member of the team representing a top manufacturer of generic pharmaceuticals in patent litigation involving a chemotherapy drug. In addition to her litigation practice, Olson also drafts and negotiates IP-related agreements, including patent licensing and research collaboration agreements.

Olson is active in the legal community, and is a member of the Minnesota Federal Bar Association and Minnesota Women Lawyers. She has also provided pro bono representation through the Volunteer Lawyers Network and the Pro Se Project, collaboration between the Minnesota District Court and the Minnesota Chapter of the Federal Bar Association.

Olson currently serves on the Carlson Caspers law-school–outreach team to educate and recruit college students who are interested in legal careers and are pursuing engineering and technical degrees required for most patent attorneys. She is a member of the firm’s diversity committee and regularly participates in meetings and events for several minority bar associations.

Read her full bio here.

Clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals. For more information, visit www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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IAM PATENT 1000: THE WORLD’S LEADING PATENT PROFESSIONALS RANKS CARLSON CASPERS AND IP ATTORNEYS IN TOP “GOLD TIER”

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – November 13, 2018] Carlson Caspers, a leading intellectual property law firm, has been ranked in the top IP litigation “Gold Tier” by 2018 IAM Patent 1000, along with Partners Alan G. Carlson, Douglas J. Williams, Philip P. Caspers, Timothy A. Lindquist and J. Derek Vandenburgh.

The 2018 IAM Patent 1000 describes Carlson Caspers as “a force to be reckoned with in the courtroom.”

Further evidence of IAM’s research is explained below and may be viewed online here.

Carlson Caspers (2018 IAM PATENT 1000)

“Newly minted in the IAM Patent 1000 litigation gold tier this year, Carlson Caspers is a force to be reckoned with in the courtroom. Testament to this, it is one of only a handful of firms in the country with two American College of Trial Lawyers fellows who are also registered patent attorneys – Doug Williams and Alan Carlson.

“Demonstrating his zeal for innovation at every turn, Williams relishes the company of inventors and loves to tell their stories. Over the course of nearly 50 years, Carlson has cultivated a superlative track record of success in IP suits with many millions of dollars at stake.

“Another advocate you can trust with your commercial life is Derek Vandenburgh, an ‘outstanding strategist, excellent litigator and valued business partner’ who cares passionately about his cases and the companies he represents. He takes his work personally and commits his efforts to securing the absolute best chance of a win. Of course, he is also one of the top appellate experts – certainly in the Midwest, but also nationally.

“In an “incredibly strong team”, Timothy Lindquist and Philip Caspers also stand out. Put Lindquist in any court or alternative dispute resolution forum and give him any high-tech invention, and he will present a compelling argument resonantly. Caspers is a fluent technician who can break down complex technology and make it simple for district court judges and juries. He can also respond rapidly and accurately to questions put by technically sophisticated administrative patent judges at the US Patent and Trademark Office’s Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).”

GLOBE Media’s IAM Patent 1000 rating identifies the top patent practitioners in key jurisdictions around the globe. The IAM Patent 1000 is compiled following an extensive research process that includes more than 1500 interviews with attorneys at law, patent attorneys and in-house counsel to gather market intelligence on leading players in the field. Only those individuals identified by market sources for their exceptional skill sets and profound insights into patent matters feature in the IAM Patent 1000. Firms qualify for a listing based on their depth of expertise, market presence and the level of work on which they are typically engaged.

About Carlson Caspers
In addition to IAM Patent 1000 rating, Carlson Caspers has been recognized as a top IP firm through the American College of Trial Lawyers, Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, Managing IP, Corp INTL, Forbes Legal Black Book, Minnesota Lawyer, and other ratings agencies and publications. The firm has an established reputation for success across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as wireless communications, medical devices, life sciences and pharmaceuticals.

Recognized by IAM Patent 1000, the American College of Trial Lawyers, Chambers, USA, Best Lawyers in America, and Super Lawyers, Carlson Caspers consistently helps clients achieve positive business results through protection and enforcement of their intellectual property. Carlson Caspers has represented multi-national and U.S.-based clients during early product development – through joint ventures and due diligence work, at trial, and on appeal.

For more information, visit www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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CARLSON CASPERS REGIONALLY RANKED IN TIER 1 BY U.S. NEWS – BEST LAWYERS® “BEST LAW FIRMS”

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – November 1, 2018] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranked intellectual property law firm had two practice areas listed in Tier 1, the highest ranking available, in the just-released 2019 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® rankings of the “Best Law Firms.”

Carlson Caspers received top rankings for “Best Law Firms” in Tier 1, Litigation-Intellectual Property and again in Tier 1, Litigation-Patent for the Minneapolis metropolitan region.

Firms included in the 2019 Edition of “Best Law Firms” receive recognition for professional excellence with consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise.

Also, six Carlson Caspers lawyers are the 2019 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. The following lawyers are on the 2019 “Best Lawyers in America” list:

Alan G. Carlson– Litigation-Intellectual Property
Philip P. Caspers– Litigation-Intellectual Property, Litigation-Patent
Timothy A. Lindquist– Litigation-Intellectual Property, Litigation-Patent
Tara C. Norgard– Litigation-Intellectual Property
J. Derek Vandenburgh– Litigation-Intellectual Property, Litigation – Patent
Douglas J. Williams– Litigation-Intellectual Property, Litigation-Patent

ABOUT “BEST LAW FIRMS”
The U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings include a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in the field, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process. A law firm must have at least one lawyer recognized in the 24th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America list for that particular location and specialty to receive a “Best Law Firms” ranking. Click here for the 2019 Carlson Caspers “Best Law Firms” rankings.

Recognized for excellence in intellectual property litigation and counseling by their peers and clients, Carlson Caspers is consistently included in The Best Lawyers in America, U.S. News “Best Law Firms,” Chambers USA, Managing IP, IP Stars, Super Lawyers, IAM Patent 1000, Forbes Legal Black Book, Corporate INTL, Minnesota Lawyer, Attorney at Law magazine, and other ratings agencies and publications.

Attorneys are actively involved as leaders in their communities and profession as Fellows at the American College of Trial Lawyers, American Bar Association, and Litigation Counsel of America.

For more information, visit https://www.carlsoncaspers.com/about-us/.

CARLSON CASPERS LITIGATION ATTORNEY JOSEPH W. WINKELS TO SPEAK AT AIPLA 2018 ANNUAL MEETING FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2018

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – October 16, 2018] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking Minneapolis intellectual property (IP) law firm is pleased to announce that IP Attorney Joseph W. Winkels will be speaking at the American Intellectual Property Law Association Annual Meeting in Washington, DC, on October 26, 2018. Joe’s presentation is titled “A Primer on E-Discovery Obligations of Counsel, Clients, and Third Parties.”

Attendees can register in advance for Joe’s presentation, which qualifies for Ethics CLE credits. The Honorable Kara Farnandez Stoll, US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, Washington, DC, is the keynote speaker for Day 2 of the annual meeting.

Joe is a member of the Leaders Council for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), the single largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income Americans in the nation and serves on LSC’s Opioid Task Force. Minnesota Super Lawyers lists him as a “Rising Star.” For more information about Joe, including landmark cases, click here.

About AIPLA
The American Intellectual Property Association supports the professional and intellectual growth of its members through a flexible organizational framework and innovative channels of communication, delivering outstanding services, cost-effective programs and mentoring opportunities, thereby ensuring that AIPLA remains the premier intellectual property law association, and attracts and retains IP professionals from around the world.

About Carlson Caspers
Carlson Caspers is an acclaimed intellectual property law firm, known for its prowess in intellectual property litigation and counseling, including patent litigation, trade secrets, copyrights, contracts, trade secrets, trademark infringement, data privacy, ANDA, Hatch-Waxman, monetization, IPRs, appeals and other areas of IP law.

For more information, visit https://www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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CARLSON CASPERS PATENT ATTORNEY GARY J. SPEIER TO SPEAK AT ACI 2018 LIFE SCIENCES IP DUE DILIGENCE PROGRAM

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – October 3, 2018] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking Minneapolis intellectual property (IP) law firm is pleased to announce that Shareholder Gary J. Speier will be speaking at ACI’s Life Sciences IP Due Diligence Summit in Boston, MA, on November 29, 2018, at 3:45 pm EST.

Gary Speier is among an esteemed panel of private practice and corporate attorneys who will be leading a team-based “Think Tank” experience. “Be in the Room Where it Happens: Knowing how to effectively and successfully communicate with the IP Due Diligence Team” will divide participants into “dueling” deal teams as the leaders walk participants through a mock deal scenario providing best practices for fostering inter- and intra-team communications and tailored solutions for overcoming top challenges faced by both acquirers and targets. The teams will dive into all aspects of the diligence process including preparation, valuation, ethical and privilege issues, as well as tying up necessary strings to
complete the IP due diligence phase of the deal process.

The Honorable Paul R. Michel (Ret.), former Chief Judge at United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, is a guest speaker at the conference.

For more information and to register, click here. To receive 10% off the current registration rate, use Gary’s faculty code, S10-658-658L19.S.

About Gary J. Speier, Carlson Caspers shareholder and patent attorney
Gary Speier is a registered U.S. patent attorney focusing on issues facing companies in the life sciences sectors. He provides counsel on a broad range of patent-related matters and regularly conducts pre-suit investigations, intellectual property valuations and IP due diligence. Gary provides freedom-to-operate clearance reviews and opinions relating to infringement and validity and develops patent procurement and patent prosecution strategies for domestic, international, and foreign jurisdictions. He has been involved in numerous post-grant proceedings (e.g., ex parte reexaminations and inter partes reviews) in front of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The post-grant proceedings have involved patents across diverse technology areas (e.g., medical devices, drug delivery systems, polymers, pharmaceuticals, new chemical entities, and process manufacturing).

Gary has a strong technical and scientific background, as well as extensive, firsthand experience in USPTO practice and procedure. For the past several years, Gary has devoted significant time to preparing opinions relating to pharmaceutical patents and has prepared and served numerous Hatch Waxman “Paragraph IV” notice letters and detailed statements. He also has represented generic pharmaceutical companies in ANDA patent litigations.

In addition to his work in the pharmaceutical arena, Gary’s practice covers a variety of other technologies, including medical devices, drug delivery systems, natural products, nutraceuticals, polymers, biofuels, renewable energy, sustainable chemistry, process manufacturing, solar silicon purification, agriculture, pesticides, and organic synthesis. For more information about Gary, click here.

About American Conference Institute
Together with its affiliates, The Canadian Institute (Toronto) and C5 (London) – offers over 500 conferences, forums, and summits each year around the globe. Over 25,000 senior business and public sector executives, lawyers and other professionals from the United States, Canada, Europe, South America, Russia and CIS, China, Australia, Asia, and Africa will attend our events this year.

About Carlson Caspers
Carlson Caspers is an acclaimed intellectual property law firm, known for its prowess in intellectual property litigation and counseling, including patent litigation, trade secrets, copyrights, contracts, trade secrets, trademark infringement, data privacy, ANDA, Hatch-Waxman, monetization, IPRs, appeals and other areas of IP law.

Carlson Caspers attorneys focus on delivering value by respecting the client’s genius and bringing their in-depth industry experience, technical knowledge, and global business perspective to every legal challenge. The firm’s collective expertise extends to consumer, commercial and industrial markets across a wide range of sophisticated, technology-driven sectors including medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, data privacy, and wireless communications.

For more information, visit https://www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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CARLSON CASPERS SPONSORS 2018 MIDWEST IP INSTITUTE

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – September 26, 2018] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking intellectual property law firm, is proud to partner with Minnesota CLE at the 2018 Midwest IP Institute on September 27-28 at the Minnesota CLE Conference Center. This year’s curriculum provides over 30 vibrant sessions and features several Carlson Caspers IP and patent attorneys.

Attorneys Samuel T. Lockner, Nathan D. Louwagie, Caroline L. Marsili, Todd S. Werner, and Joseph W. Winkels will share their perspectives, experience, and expertise with presentations on the following topics:

9/27/2018 | 9:00 am
Opening presentation | Day 12018 Update on New Developments at the USPTO (Joseph W. Winkels)

9/28/2018 | 2:45 pm
Breakout Session H #803
Patent Law Developments Impacting the Biotechnology, Medical Device and Digital Health Industries (Caroline L. Marsili and Todd S. Werner)

9/28/2018 | 4:00
Breakout Session I #903
Protecting IP in Manufacturing and Distribution Relationships: Helsinn and More (Samuel T. Lockner and Nathan D. Louwagie)

About Carlson Caspers
Carlson Caspers and its attorneys are recognized for excellence in intellectual property litigation and counseling by their peers and clients, as shown by their inclusion in Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America, the American College of Trial Lawyers, Chambers USA, Managing IP, Super Lawyers, IAM Patent 1000, Forbes Legal Black Book, Corporate INTL and other ratings agencies and publications. The firm has an established reputation for success across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and wireless technologies.
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MINNESOTA LAWYER NAMES CARLSON CASPERS ATTORNEY TARA C. NORGARD AMONG 2018 DIVERSITY & INCLUSION HONOREES

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – September 12, 2018] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking Minneapolis-based intellectual property law firm, is pleased to announce that Minnesota Lawyer selected Shareholder Tara C. Norgard as a 2018 Diversity & Inclusion Honoree. Minnesota Lawyer will hold a celebratory event to honor Tara and others in the in the legal profession who go above-and-beyond in their efforts to create a more diverse and inclusionary legal community. A dinner and ceremony will be at the Guthrie Theater on October 3, 2018, 5:00-7:30 pm.

Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the legal profession
In addition to a thriving intellectual property and business litigation practice, Tara has made a professional and personal commitment to advance diversity and inclusion in the legal community at the national, state, and local levels through her leadership and advocacy.

As president of the Minnesota Chapter of the Federal Bar Association (FBA) (2016-17), Tara convened a Task Force of diverse leaders from throughout the community to examine the Chapter’s history of advancing diversity in the profession and creating a specific and bold roadmap for continuing that work into the future. The result of the group’s work was a Three-Year Strategic Plan for Diversity & Inclusion, which the Board passed in the fall of 2017. The Minnesota Chapter received the award for “Chapter of the Year” by the national FBA under Tara’s leadership.

Based on Minnesota’s leadership on these issues, in 2017 Tara was appointed chair of the national FBA Special Task Force on Diversity & Inclusion, where she is leading the effort for the national organization and its 100 local chapters to develop and implement specific initiatives as they continue to cultivate a diverse and inclusive federal legal community across the country.

Tara has served in numerous leadership roles during her tenure on the Board of Directors (2006-18) of the Federal Bar Association (FBA) Minnesota Chapter. In 2016, she was a member of the leadership team that developed the Latino Legal Experience in Minnesota. This was a partnership among the Court, the Minnesota Hispanic Bar Association, and the Minnesota FBA, that brought together Latino high school students and Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor to celebrate the Latino community’s fundamental role in our legal and greater community.

Community outreach
Tara also is highly engaged in other community outreach efforts, such as the Open Doors Program, where she volunteers at St. Paul and Minneapolis high schools to teach high school students about the legal system, and the Pro Se Project, which provides legal support for pro se litigants in the Minnesota Federal Court. She also has served on the Lawyers’ Committee on Hate Crimes and Islamophobia, a group dedicated to promote openness and inclusiveness and to assist those who are the object of hate. This year, Tara is serving as a mentor in the Court’s inaugural year of Court Camp, a weeklong program for inner-city high school students that took place in the Minneapolis Federal Courthouse.

Carlson Caspers firm leadership
Tara is Carlson Casper’s first woman shareholder. She is the firm’s chief marketing partner and co-founder, and co-chair of its committee on diversity and inclusion. Under her leadership of that committee, the firm sponsors and participates in several affinities bar association events, as well as Twin Cities Diversity in Practice, which it is partnering with on the 1L summer associate program.

Tara also was instrumental in developing Carlson Caspers’ Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship Program. The firm provides up to two $5,000 scholarships each academic year to prospective law students who are pursuing or have obtained a degree in chemistry, physics, life sciences, pharmacy, engineering, or computer science and who are interested in practicing intellectual property law in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota.

Tara is continually reaching out and applying new and innovative, yet practical techniques to cultivate inclusion at the local and national levels. For example, under her leadership, the firm recently sponsored the “Symposium on the State of Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession.” The event was part of the Institute for Inclusion in the Legal Profession’s (IILP) annual national symposia, where corporations, lawyers, judges, educators and others meet to share and gain insights and perspectives for diversity and inclusion. Reaching out to IILP was a new engagement opportunity for the firm that introduced the firm’s attorneys to advocates within and beyond the reach of the Twin Cities, as well as exposed them to ideas implemented in other states.

Outside of her law practice, Tara works with Friends of FANA, Minnesota–a non-profit organization established to unite Colombian children of all ages with adoptive families. She also serves on the Board of Trustees for Sunny Hollow Montessori.

Newsworthy Events
Tara has created awareness about diversity and inclusion with newsworthy events:

-Minnesota Lawyer recognized The Latino Legal Experience Team as “2016 Attorney of the Year.” Tara was a member of the leadership team. The award dinner and recognition in the special issue brought awareness of FBA’s commitment. Minnesota Lawyer, Feb. 22, 2016.
-Minnesota Lawyer recognized Tara for her diversity and inclusion leadership as a “2017 Attorney of the Year, Circle of Excellence Honoree,” which included an award dinner and a follow-up article, Minnesota Lawyer, Feb. 8, 2018.
–Attorney at Law magazine selected Tara as “Attorney of the Month” for the 2017 Women in Law issue. “Leading a Chorus of Welcome” by Haley Freeman features Tara and six women attorneys at Carlson Caspers.
-Minnesota Lawyer, April 27, 2018, published an op-ed, “Inclusion: An imperative for the legal community,” by Tara Norgard.

Tara C. Norgard, IP and Business Litigation Law Practice
Drawing on her extensive experience in complex litigation, technology, and business, Tara helps clients to leverage and defend their intellectual property in the courtroom. Her background on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants, coupled with a keen understanding of technology, markets, and people, allows Tara to develop legal strategies tailored to meet the unique needs of each client she serves. With an unrelenting focus on results, Tara has secured victories for her clients in district and appellate courts and arbitrations around the nation. Tara has earned the Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent® rating, and consistently places in the top lists for Best Lawyers®, Minnesota Super Lawyers®, Top 50 Minnesota Women Super Lawyers, and others. She is a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation and the Litigation Counsel of America.

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About Carlson Caspers
Carlson Caspers is a top-ranking Intellectual Property law firm that is deeply committed to welcoming and embracing differences in people and perspectives, both within the firm and our community as a whole. The firm’s commitment to inclusion is the foundation for a vibrant work environment and unparalleled client service that comes from varied perspectives in developing strategies and solutions to serve each client’s business goals.

Carlson Caspers and its attorneys often receive recognition and honors for excellence in intellectual property litigation and counseling by their peers and clients. The firm regularly receives accolades in Best Lawyers, Chambers USA, Managing IP, IAM Patent 1000, Super Lawyers, Global INTL, Minnesota Lawyer Attorneys of the Year, ALM Top Rated Lawyers, “Women Leaders in the Law,” Forbes Legal Black Book, Wired, the American College of Trial Lawyers, and other ratings agencies and publications. The firm has an established reputation for success across a wide range of sophisticated, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, technology, nutraceuticals, data privacy, telecommunications, and wireless technology.

For more information, visit https://www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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Six Carlson Caspers lawyers named to 2019 Best Lawyers® list

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – September 4, 2018] — Carlson Caspers is pleased to announce that six of its lawyers have been included in the 2019 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

Best Lawyers is universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence since it was first published in 1983.

Carlson Caspers would like to congratulate the following lawyers named to 2019 The Best Lawyers in America list:

Alan G. Carlson– Litigation – Intellectual Property
Philip P. Caspers– Litigation – Intellectual Property, Litigation – Patent
Timothy A. Lindquist– Litigation – Intellectual Property, Litigation – Patent
Tara C. Norgard– Litigation – Intellectual Property
J. Derek Vandenburgh– Litigation – Intellectual Property, Litigation – Patent
Douglas J. Williams– Litigation – Intellectual Property, Litigation – Patent

Information about each lawyer is available on Carlson Casper’s website. Best Lawyers has published its list for more than three decades, earning the respect of the profession, the media, and the public as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals in the U.S. and abroad.

Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in America list represent geographic region and practice areas. Peers review their professional expertise, and nominees undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and in good standing.

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MINNESOTA LAWYER RECOGNIZES ALEXANDRA J. OLSON AMONG 2018 UP & COMING ATTORNEYS

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – August 3, 2018] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking Minneapolis-based intellectual property law firm, is pleased to announce that Attorney and Shareholder Alex Olson, was selected by Minnesota Lawyer as a 2018 Up & Coming Attorney.

All of the Up & Coming Attorney honorees are in their first decade of practice.

About Alexandra Olson

Alex practices intellectual property law with an emphasis on patent and trade secret litigation and licensing at Carlson Caspers. She draws on her engineering background to represent clients in the pharmaceutical, medical device, and agricultural industries.

Alex has extensive experience defending generic pharmaceutical companies in Hatch-Waxman ANDA litigation. Most recently, she was a member of the team representing a top manufacturer of generic pharmaceuticals in patent litigation involving a chemotherapy drug. In addition to her litigation practice, Alex also drafts and negotiates IP-related agreements, including patent licensing and research collaboration agreements.

Alex recently was featured by Attorney at Law magazine for her leadership and volunteer work with the non-profit organization Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid. Alex served as Lead Co-Chair for the 2017 annual One Hour of Sharing Associates’ Campaign with Courtney Lawrence, an attorney at Faegre Baker Daniels LLP. They led a record-breaking campaign, raising more than $108,000. Alex is also on the Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid Fund Board and the Executive Board for 2018.

Alex currently serves on the Carlson Caspers law-school–outreach team to educate and recruit college students who are interested in legal careers and are pursuing engineering and technical degrees required for most patent attorneys. She is a member of the firm’s diversity committee and regularly participates in meetings and events for several minority bar associations including Twin Cities Diversity in Practice, Minnesota Women Lawyers, the Minnesota Asian Pacific American Bar Association, and the Minnesota Hispanic Bar Association, among others.

Alex also serves on a professional advisory board at her alma mater, the University of Iowa College of Engineering, where she consults with academics and students about careers in intellectual property law.

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About Carlson Caspers

Carlson Caspers is an acclaimed intellectual property law firm, known for its prowess in intellectual property litigation and counseling, including patent infringement, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, data privacy, Hatch-Waxman, monetization, appeals and more. Founded in 2003 in Minneapolis, MN, the firm has built a reputation for remarkable client success in consumer, commercial and industrial markets across a wide range of sophisticated, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, data privacy, telecommunications, and wireless technology.

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CARLSON CASPERS ATTORNEY TODD WERNER WINS BENEFITS APPEAL FOR U.S. NAVY VETERAN

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – July 27, 2018] Todd Werner, Carlson Caspers attorney, and shareholder, successfully appealed a Board of Veterans Appeal’s order denying Vocational Rehabilitation benefits (“VR”) to his client, a U.S. Navy Veteran (“veteran”).

Through the VR program, the US Department of Veteran’s Affairs provides financial support for training and education for disabled veterans to better position themselves to secure gainful employment. The veteran received disabling injuries during training exercises while on active duty and sought VR benefits to assist with college tuition for obtaining a pharmacy degree. The VR denied his claim.

Working with the Veteran’s Consortium Pro Bono Program, Todd was able to secure vacatur of the court’s decision. The victory clears a path for the veteran to recoup tuition expenses he incurred pursuing a degree in pharmacy.

The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program provides free attorneys to veterans and their qualifying family members who have an appeal pending at the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. If an appellant has filed an appeal with the Court and has been unable to obtain an attorney after 30 days, he or she can request assistance from The Veterans Consortium. It is an ongoing cooperative effort by four national veterans’ service organizations – The American Legion, the Disabled American Veterans, the National Veterans Legal Services Program and the Paralyzed Veterans of America.

About Todd Werner

Todd Werner’s intellectual property (IP) practice at Carlson Caspers focuses on helping clients navigate disputes with their competitors. While Todd handles all types of commercial disputes, he focuses primarily on patent litigation, inter partes review (IPR) proceedings, and counseling. Leveraging his degree in biochemistry, Todd has represented generic pharmaceutical companies challenging the patent rights of their competitors through ANDA litigation for well over a decade. In addition to his life sciences practice, Todd has litigated IP disputes in many other disciplines, including the electrical, chemical, and mechanical arts.

Todd’s practice extends beyond patent litigation, including the Lanham Act, unfair competition, and trademark and trade dress disputes. In addition to contested proceedings, Todd counsels clients in the negotiation of intellectual property licenses and joint development agreements, as well as monetization of patent portfolios.

Todd has been recognized by Minnesota Super Lawyers from 2013-2018 and listed as a Rising Star from 2018-2012. Todd received his J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School, cum laude, and a B.S. in Biochemistry from Michigan Technological University, summa cum laude.

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About Carlson Caspers, P.A.

Carlson Caspers is an acclaimed intellectual property law firm, known for its prowess in intellectual property litigation and counseling, including patent litigation, trade secrets, copyrights, contracts, trade secrets, trademark infringement, data privacy, ANDA, Hatch-Waxman, monetization, IPRs, appeals and other areas of IP law.

For more information, visit https://www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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CARLSON CASPERS LITIGATION ATTORNEY J. DEREK VANDENBURGH TO SPEAK ON EXPERT PANEL ABOUT “EXMARK V. BRIGGS & STRATTON: NAVIGATING IMPLICATION FOR REASONABLE ROYALTY DAMAGES.” REGISTRATION IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE AUGUST 1, 2018, LIVE WEBCAST.

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – July 10, 2018] The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that J. Derek Vandenburgh, a leading shareholder at the Minneapolis law firm, Carlson Caspers, will be speaking at a national webcast on August 1, 2018 @ 12:00 pm-2:00 pm EST. The program, “Exmark v Briggs & Stratton: Navigating Implication for Reasonable Royalty Damages,” offers CLE/CPE/CE credits and is appropriate for intermediate level attendees. A limited number of complementary and discounted tickets is available from each speaker.

In addition to Derek Vandenburgh, the panel includes Ashish Pradhan, Principal of Cornerstone Research, Sean Sheridan, Ph.D., Principal of Charles River Associates, and Russell Mangum III, Ph.D., Senior Vice President of Nathan Associates Inc.

To register and for further details, please visit:

https://www.theknowledgegroup.org/webcasts/exmark-v-briggs-stratton/

About J. Derek Vandenburgh

Derek Vandenberg’s intellectual property practice at Carlson Caspers emphasizes efficient litigation management, successful dispositive motion practice and appellate work, and sound litigation counseling. Derek has more than 25 years of experience litigating complex IP matters for sophisticated multinational clients, including disputes concerning patent and trademark infringement, design patents, trade secrets, copyright, and other areas of IP law.

Derek has successfully argued more than a dozen appeals at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, as well as at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and has taken a lead role on claim construction and other dispositive motions in U.S. district courts. He has successfully served as lead counsel at trial and Inter Partes reviews at the USPTO involving advanced proprietary technologies.

Derek completed his law degree at George Washington University and his undergraduate degree at Iowa State University.

About Carlson Caspers, P.A.

Carlson Caspers attorneys focus on delivering value by respecting the client’s genius and bringing their in-depth industry experience, technical knowledge, and global business perspective to every legal challenge. The firm’s collective expertise extends to consumer, commercial and industrial markets across a wide range of sophisticated, technology-driven sectors including medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, data privacy, and wireless communications.

For more information, visit https://www.carlsoncaspers.com.

Event Synopsis

On January 12, 2018, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has released a decision for the Exmark v. Briggs & Stratton case, which implies greater flexibility in the apportionment of damages for multi-component products. While the decision permitted the use of the royalty rate, plaintiff experts must be careful in calculating damage apportionment and, must properly tie the “reasonable royalty rate to the facts of the case.”

The Knowledge Group has assembled a panel of key thought leaders to provide the audience with an in-depth analysis of Exmark v. Briggs & Stratton ruling’s implications to reasonable royalty damages calculations. Speakers will also share best strategies in proper damage apportionment.

Key topics include:

Exmark v. Briggs & Stratton: Case Framework
Implications for Reasonable Royalty Damages Calculation
Emerging Critical Issues
Best Strategies in Damages Apportionment
What to Expect Going Forward

About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series

The Knowledge Congress was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. To contact or register to an event, please visit http://theknowledgegroup.org/.

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Super Lawyers® Selects Carlson Caspers Attorneys for 2018 Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars Lists

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – July 6, 2018] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking Minneapolis-based intellectual property law firm, is pleased to announce that 15 of its IP attorneys have been named to the Super Lawyers or Rising Stars lists in the 2018 edition of Minnesota Super Lawyers. Tara C. Norgard also was listed among the “2018 Top 50 Women Minnesota Super Lawyers” earlier this year.

No more than five percent of lawyers in the state receive recognition as Super Lawyers, and only 2.5 percent receive recognition as Rising Stars. According to superlawyers.com, Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process.

2018 Carlson Caspers Super Lawyers list

2018 Carlson Caspers Rising Stars list

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For more information about Super Lawyers, visit www.superlawyers.com.

About Carlson Caspers

Carlson Caspers is an acclaimed intellectual property law firm, known for its prowess in intellectual property litigation and counseling, including patent infringement, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, data privacy, Hatch-Waxman, monetization, appeals and more. Founded in 2003 in Minneapolis, MN, the firm has built a reputation for remarkable client success in consumer, commercial and industrial markets across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, data privacy, and wireless communications.

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CARLSON CASPERS SPONSORS 7TH ANNUAL ACC MINNESOTA IN-HOUSE COUNSEL CONFERENCE

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – June 14, 2018] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking intellectual property, and litigation law firm, is pleased be a sponsor of the 2018 7^th Annual ACC Minnesota In-House Counsel Conference.

Todd Werner, who is the firm’s main contact for ACC members, said, “We are proud to be a sponsor of the annual conference and the Happy Hour. This is the firm’s first time being a sponsor, and we are looking forward to building strong relationships with in-house attorneys.”

In addition to Todd, attorneys participating in sponsorship activities include Tara Norgard, Alexandra Olson, Alex Rinn, Jon Carpenter, Caroline Marsili, Brad Micsky and Nate Louwagie.

About ACC

The Minnesota Chapter of ACC serves as a valuable resource to its more than 700 in-house counsel members, representing more than 245 companies from legal departments ranging from small companies with one lawyer to global Fortune 100 companies.

About Carlson Caspers

Carlson Caspers is an acclaimed intellectual property law firm, known for its prowess in intellectual property litigation and counseling, including patent infringement, trade secrets, copyrights, trademarks, data privacy, Hatch-Waxman, monetization, IPRs, appeals and more. Founded in 2003 in Minneapolis, MN, the firm has built a reputation for remarkable client success in consumer, commercial and industrial markets across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, data privacy, and wireless communications.

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Polaris wins motion at Federal Circuit to remand appeal cases to PTAB

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – May 30, 2018] In Polaris Industries Inc. v. Arctic Cat, Inc. (No. 2017-1870, -1871), Arctic Cat filed two IPR petitions challenging 53 patent claims in one of Polaris’s patents. The Board instituted IPRs on some, but not all of the claims, and entered Final Written Decisions addressing only the instituted claims. One week before oral argument, the Federal Circuit terminated the appeals and remanded the IPR cases back to the Board based on the Supreme Court’s recent SAS Institute decision.

The Federal Circuit granted Polaris’s motion to terminate the appeal on the basis that Polaris had not waived its right to seek a Final Written Decision as to all claims challenged in the petition and that a patent owner could seek remand in order to obtain a Final Written Decision as to all claims (including the previously non-instituted claims) and the estoppel benefits associated therewith.

Carlson Caspers attorneys Alan Carlson, Derek Vandenburgh, and Dennis Bremer are attorneys of record on the appeal, along with Shelly Jonas.

ATTORNEY AT LAW MAGAZINE HIGHLIGHTS ALEXANDRA OLSON FOR LEADERSHIP WITH MID-MINNESOTA LEGAL AID

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – May 9, 2018] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking Minneapolis-based intellectual property law firm, is proud to announce Partner Alexandra (Alex) J. Olson has been recognized for her leadership and volunteer work with the non-profit organization Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid in Attorney at Law Magazine, May 2018 Special Issue, The Next Generation.

The article, “Heroes for Justice: The Next Generation,” by Pat Schmatz, features Alex as one of the Lead Co-Chairs for the annual One Hour of Sharing Associates’ Campaign for Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid. Alex is also on the Fund Board and the Executive Board for 2018.

“Legal Aid is one of many worthwhile causes out there,” Alex says in the article. “But a unique aspect of the campaign is that we focus specifically on lawyers, who understand the difference that representation in the legal process can make. I can’t fathom having to navigate our legal system without representation and guidance. We hope that personal understanding translates into financial support for Legal Aid’s mission.”

Alex’s co-chair for the One Hour of Sharing Annual Campaign is Courtney Lawrence, an attorney at Faegre Baker Daniels LLP.

About Alexandra Olson

About Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid provides free civil legal advice and representation to Minnesotans who cannot afford an attorney. Legal Aid serves people with low incomes in 20 counties and people with disabilities statewide.

Through annual fundraising initiatives such as the Law Day Dinner and One Hour of Sharing, The Fund’s work dramatically improves lives and makes communities stronger. When attorneys contribute their resources to The Fund, they contribute to protecting the rights of those who need it most and support our country’s aspiration to ensure “justice for all.” Through the legal community’s generosity, The Fund helps more than 10,000 families and individuals each year by keeping people independent, housed and safe.

As the Attorney at Law Magazine states, associates represent the future of Legal Aid funding. Started in 2003 by a group of associates in Hennepin County, the One Hour of Sharing Associates’ Campaign has grown from $18,579 raised in its inaugural year to a record $ $108,000 in 2017 — helping countless Legal Aid clients along the way. The Associates’ Campaign works by establishing teams of solicitors in law firms who reach their associates, secure donations and raise awareness of Legal Aid in their firms.

About Carlson Caspers

Clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals. For more information, visit www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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CARLSON CASPERS ANNOUNCES NEW WEBINAR SERIES COVERING IP LEGAL ISSUES

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – May 9, 2018] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking U.S. intellectual property law firm, is pleased to announce a new webinar series of timely and relevant free learning sessions to help inform and guide professionals when seeking solutions to IP legal needs.

This series is brought to you by the same group at Carlson Caspers that publishes the ANDA Advisor Blog, and shares the latest information and commentary on ANDA Hatch-Waxman and other matters.

Attorney Mark Schuman will be presenting the first webinar session, Introduction to U.S. Intellectual Property—A comprehensive basic overview of the U.S. Court System on Wednesday, May 9 and Thursday, May 10, 2018. Attorney Gary Speier will be moderator of the webinar. The webinar is for individuals seeking a basic understanding of the U.S. court system.

Webinar Session #1 Description: This webinar will provide you with critical information and knowledge of the challenges and opportunities companies and their advocates may likely encounter when they are faced with navigating a patent litigation case through U.S. trial courts and appellate courts.

This Webinar will cover:

The differences among the various U.S. court systems
Federal court jurisdiction
Appellate review at the Federal Circuit
Discovery procedures
Preliminary injunctions
Settlement
Markman hearings
Selection of expert witnesses
Summary judgment (Rule 56) motions
Judge vs. jury trials
The appeals process

Mark Schuman, Speaker
Mark’s practice at Carlson Caspers encompasses contested matters in the U.S. district courts, state courts, and administrative agencies. Mark has participated in numerous district court trials to both the bench and jury on matters related to patents, trademarks and other intellectual property rights. He also has participated in numerous Markman hearings. Mark obtained a temporary restraining order and seizure order against a Taiwanese company. He also has headed ANDA litigation over the drugs Prilosec®, Protonix®, Zantac® oral solution, Axert®, and Nitro-Dur®.

Mark’s technology exposure has been broad. He has headed litigation involving electronic circuitry, mechanical devices, optics, surface roughness, chemical compositions, adhesives, software and pharmaceuticals. His other work experiences include advising clients on licensing and providing infringement and validity opinions. He has advised clients on design-around strategies.

Gary Speier, Moderator
Gary is a registered U.S. patent attorney with a focus on issues facing companies in the life sciences sectors. Gary is a registered U.S. patent attorney with a focus on issues facing companies in the life sciences sectors. He provides counsel on a broad range of patent-related matters and regularly conducts pre-suit investigations, intellectual property valuations and IP due diligence.

Gary provides freedom-to-operate clearance reviews and opinions relating to infringement and validity, and develops patent procurement and patent prosecution strategies for domestic, international, and foreign jurisdictions. He has been involved in numerous post-grant proceedings (e.g., ex parte reexaminations and inter partes reviews) in front of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The post-grant proceedings have involved patents across diverse technology areas (e.g., medical devices, drug delivery systems, polymers, pharmaceuticals, new chemical entities, and process manufacturing). For more information about Gary, click here.

About Carlson Caspers
Carlson Caspers and its individual attorneys are recognized for excellence in intellectual property litigation and counseling by their peers and clients, as shown by their inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America, the American College of Trial Lawyers, Chambers USA, Managing IP, Super Lawyers, IAM Patent 1000, Forbes Legal Black Book, Corporate INTL and other ratings agencies and publications. The firm has an established reputation for success across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications and wireless technologies.

For more information about the legal webinar sessions, visit the firm’s website here.

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2018 Chambers USA Guide Recognizes Carlson Caspers Lawyers and Firm

[Minneapolis, MN – May 4, 2018] The 2018 edition of Chambers USA: A Guide to America’s Leading Lawyers in Business ranked intellectual property (IP) attorneys Alan G. Carlson and J. Derek Vandenburgh as leading lawyers in Intellectual Property, Minnesota. Chambers USA also ranked Carlson Caspers as a leading law firm in Intellectual Property, Minnesota.

About Alan G. Carlson

Since the inception of his legal career, Alan has specialized in intellectual property litigation. His 45 years of experience have included jury and bench trials throughout the United States for both plaintiffs and defendants in every type of intellectual property case. He has tried cases dealing with copyright, contract, interference with contract, libel, patent, trademark, trade dress and trade secret.

Alan has a number of multimillion-dollar jury verdicts in diverse technologies to his credit, including $30 and $22.5 million dollar verdicts in patent cases; a $31 million jury verdict in an interference with contract case, and a $30 million settlement for a client in a patent case.

In 2003, Alan was the first patent attorney in Minnesota to be inducted as a Fellow into the American College of Trial Lawyers.

Chambers USA says, “Alan Carlson has over four decades of experience in IP and is ‘the best patent attorney I have ever come across,’ says one source. He is also well versed in copyright, trademark, trade secret and trade dress cases.”

About J. Derek Vandenburgh

Derek Vandenburgh’s litigation practice at Carlson Caspers emphasizes efficient litigation management, successful dispositive motion practice and appellate work, and sound litigation counseling. Vandenburgh has more than 25 years of experience litigating complex IP matters for sophisticated multinational clients, including disputes concerning patent and trademark infringement, design patents, trade secrets, copyright, and other areas of IP law.

Vandenburgh has successfully argued more than a dozen appeals at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, as well as at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. In district courts around the country, Vandenburgh has taken a lead role on many claim construction and other dispositive motions, and has successfully served as lead counsel at trial. In addition, Vandenburgh has served as lead counsel in Inter Partes reviews at the USPTO involving advanced proprietary technologies.

Chambers USA says, “Derek Vandenburgh is ‘an outstanding lawyer’ who often handles patent, trademark and trade secrets disputes. He is also experienced in advising on inter partes reviews.”

About Carlson Caspers

Chambers USA says, “What the team is known for: Boutique IP practice handling matters such as copyright counseling and litigation, patent disputes and unfair competition. Serves clients in the medical devices, pharmaceutical, software and telecommunications sectors, among others.”

Carlson Caspers clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals. For more information, visit www.carlsoncaspers.com.

Chambers Global conducts research on the legal markets of more than 190 countries, identifying leading lawyers and law firms worldwide. The guide also interviews thousands of lawyers and clients to produce its rankings. Results are based on legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial awareness, diligence and commitment clients.

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Carlson Caspers Sponsors “Symposium on the State of Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession” at 3M Innovation Center

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – March 28, 2018] Carlson Caspers, a highly rated Intellectual property law firm, is committed to achieving greater diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. Minnesota corporations, lawyers, judges, educators and others are coming together on Monday, April 9, 2018, at the 3M Innovation Center in St. Paul, MN, to share and gain insights and perspectives for the “Symposium on the State of Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession.” The event is part of the Institute for Inclusion in the Legal Profession’s (IILP) annual national symposia. Carlson Caspers is proud to be a sponsor.

The symposium will feature leaders in the legal industry from around the country who will address the barriers that continue to thwart an inclusive legal system and how to address them in tangible and meaningful ways. The keynote speaker will be the Honorable Michael J. Davis, Sr., U.S. District Judge, District of Minnesota.

Carlson Caspers is a top-ranking Intellectual Property law firm that is deeply committed to welcoming and embracing differences in people and perspectives, both within the firm and in our community as a whole. Our commitment to inclusion is the foundation for a vibrant work environment and unparalleled client service that comes from varied perspectives in developing strategies and solutions to serve our clients’ business goals.

The firm offers up to two $5,000 1L law-school scholarships to college students who are pursuing or have completed degrees in chemistry, physics, life sciences, pharmacy, engineering, or computer science. Recipients will be practicing intellectual property law in Minnesota. Scholarships from Carlson Caspers also include consideration for paid summer internships prior to entering law school (Summer 2018) and after the first and second years of law school. This year’s scholarship applications are due April 20, 2018. For more information about the scholarship, eligibility requirements and the application process, please click here.

Carlson Caspers and its individual attorneys are recognized for excellence in intellectual property litigation and counseling by their peers and clients, as shown by accolades in Best Lawyers, Chambers USA, Managing IP, IAM Patent 1000, Super Lawyers, Global INTL, Minnesota Lawyer Attorneys of the Year, ALM Top Rated Lawyers, “Women Leaders in the Law,” Forbes Legal Black Book, Wired, the American College of Trial Lawyers, and other ratings agencies and publications. The firm has an established reputation for success across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, technology, manufacturing and wireless communications. www.carlsoncaspers.com

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Carlson Caspers Signs Contract with RiskSmart Advisors LLC to Strengthen Data Security Practices for Clients and Firm

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – March 7, 2018] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking Minneapolis-based intellectual property law firm, has engaged Information Security and Compliance firm RiskSmart Advisors LLC to provide another layer of security to further secure clients’ and the firm’s information.

A recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC) blog series, “Stick with Security,” provides current insights into the FTC’s data security recommendations for businesses. One of the “reasonable security measures” focused on the importance of managing vendor risk. The FTC noted that “even if a breach ultimately traces back to a service provider’s conduct, from the perspective of a customer or employee whose personal information has been comprised, the buck stops with you.”

J. Derek Vandenburgh, a managing partner and firm founder, said the importance of providing exceptional client and firm data security cannot be understated. “Seeking out the latest and best resources for implementing and embracing cutting-edge technology is a ‘no-brainer’ in the ever-changing world of data security.” Vandenburgh continued, “We’re committed to honoring the trust of our clients and business associates by going above and beyond what is ‘reasonably accepted’.”

The FTC’s “message to security-centric companies is to build your expectations into your contracts with service providers that will have access to sensitive information. In addition, make sure you have a way of monitoring what they’re doing on your behalf.”

Carlson Caspers head of information technology and data security, Lamarr Sullivan, stated, “Our clients expect the highest possible level of security for their confidential information, and our relationship with RiskSmart Advisors gives us the tools which enable us to identify and monitor new and existing service providers who may be interacting and exchanging sensitive information with individuals at the firm.”

Sullivan says he anticipates positive feedback, particularly because RiskSmart Advisors allows the firm’s contracted service providers to address and remediate areas of information security and compliance deficiencies as identified in their dedicated RiskPortal.

About RiskSmart Advisors

Founded in 2015, RiskSmart Advisors, LLC, is a leading information security risk management software service provider. Organizations face increasing information security pressures and challenges from a host of players and participants: owners, shareholders, board members, business partners, customers, and certainly from regulators. Most entities struggle with the process and means to protect themselves, be compliant with regulations, and determine third-party vulnerability when they handle private data. RiskSmart Advisors provides unique solutions to assist organizations in managing these demands. The RiskPortal delivers an entire suite of InfoSec risk management and vendor risk management tools that streamline the visibility, governance, and compliance for stakeholders and security administration personnel. For more information, visit www.risksmartadvisors.com.

About Carlson Caspers

Carlson Caspers is an acclaimed intellectual property law firm, known for its prowess in intellectual property litigation and counseling, including patent infringement, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, data privacy, Hatch-Waxman, monetization, appeals and more. Founded in 2003 in Minneapolis, MN, the firm has built a reputation for remarkable client success in consumer, commercial and industrial markets across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, data privacy, and wireless communications.

The highly experienced lawyers at Carlson Caspers are a diverse team of scientists, pharmacists, engineers, geeks, and technologists who focus on delivering value by respecting the client’s genius and bringing in-depth industry knowledge, technical experience, subject matter expertise, and a global business perspective to every legal challenge. Clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals. For more information, visit www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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Apply by April 20, 2018–Carlson Caspers Extends Deadline for 2018 1L Diversity Scholarships

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – March 7, 2018] Intellectual property law firm, Carlson Caspers, is extending the deadline for its 1L Diversity Scholarship Program until April 20, 2018.

Eligible candidates for one of up to two $5,000 law-school scholarships are pursuing or have completed degrees in chemistry, physics, life sciences, pharmacy, engineering, or computer science. Candidates have been accepted to and will be attending an ABA-accredited law school beginning in the fall of 2018. Recipients will be practicing intellectual property law in Minnesota.

Scholarships from Carlson Caspers also include consideration for paid summer internships prior to entering law school (Summer 2018) and after the first and second years of law school.

Scholarship applications are due April 1, 2018.

Visit here for an application and to learn more about the Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship Program at Carlson Caspers.

For more information about the scholarship, eligibility requirements and the application process, please click here.

Carlson Caspers is a top-ranking Intellectual Property law firm which fosters a culture that welcomes and embraces differences in people and perspectives. Our commitment to inclusion is the foundation for a vibrant work environment and unparalleled client service that comes from varied perspectives in developing strategies and solutions to serve our clients’ business goals.

For additional information about the 1L Diversity Scholarship from Carlson Caspers, contact Renee Iwen at riwen@carlsoncaspers.com.

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"Minnesota Lawyer" Recognizes Tara C. Norgard, Carlson Caspers Attorney, at 2017 Attorneys of the Year Awards Event

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – February 7, 2018] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranked intellectual property law firm, is pleased to announce that partner Tara C. Norgard was recognized among Minnesota Lawyer’s 2017 Attorneys of the Year for her accomplishments on behalf of clients and the legal profession. Norgard’s profile in the publication’s 2017 Attorneys of the Year magazine can be found here.

Each year Minnesota Lawyer’s outside panel selects Attorneys of the Year honorees on the basis legal expertise, leadership in the profession, service excellence, and public service, among other criteria. Nominations were submitted by judges, bar groups, clients and attorneys. This is the second time Norgard has been recognized; she also was named among the 2016 Attorneys of Year. Honorees selected two or more times have been inducted into the Circle of Excellence.

Norgard focuses her practice on patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and unfair competition. She has secured victories in district and appellate courts and arbitrations across the country in matters involving a wide spectrum of technologies, including medical devices, financial systems, radiation therapy systems, dental treatments, glass coatings, and consumer goods.

In addition to her intellectual property practice, since 2009 Norgard has served as general counsel for the Receiver in the $190 million Trevor Cook Ponzi scheme, the second-largest fraud in Minnesota history, where she is leading the effort to repatriate assets from around the globe that were stolen under the guise of an international currency trading program. She also served as general counsel in the Inter-Mark receivership, where she oversaw the return of $26 million to businesses and individuals around the world.

In the legal community, Norgard is actively involved in the Federal Bar Association (FBA), serving on the Board of Directors (2006-present) and as past-President (2016-17) of the Minnesota Chapter. In 2017, she was appointed chair of the national FBA’s Special Committee on Diversity. Norgard has also chaired and served on Merit Selection Panels for the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota and the Court’s Markman Study Group.

Norgard is the firm’s chief marketing partner and co-founder and co-chair of its committee on diversity and inclusion, which is committed to ensuring that people of diverse backgrounds and beliefs are involved in all levels of the firm, client relationships, and the community as a whole.

In addition to this latest honor, Norgard is recognized among the Best Lawyers in America® and Super Lawyers® and has earned the Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent® rating from her peers for the highest level of professional excellence. She is named among the “Top 50 Women Super Lawyers in Minnesota,” “Top 100 Super Lawyers in Minnesota,” American Legal Media’s “2018 Top Women in Law,” and “Attorneys of the Year” by Minnesota Lawyer (2016-2017).

Norgard is also a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation and the Litigation Counsel of America. Norgard was the featured “Attorney of the Month” in the Women in Law 2017 Minnesota Edition, Attorney at Law Magazine. The annual issue features women attorneys who exemplify excellence and diversity in the Minnesota legal profession. The article can be found here.

Outside of her law practice, Norgard works with Friends of FANA, Minnesota, a non-profit organization established to unite Colombian children of all ages with adoptive families. She also serves on the Board of Trustees for Sunny Hollow Montessori.

Norgard graduated from Marquette University and received her law degree at the University of Minnesota Law School.

Norgard can be reached via email at tnorgard@carlsoncaspers.com,
https://www.carlsoncaspers.com/our-attorneys/tara-c-norgard/

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Carlson Caspers Names New Partners Alexandra J. Olson and Peter M. Kohlhepp

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – December 20, 2017] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking intellectual property (IP) and patent litigation law firm, is proud to announce that attorneys Alexandra J. Olson and Peter M. Kohlhepp have been named as partners effective January 1, 2018, at the Minneapolis-based firm.

J. Derek Vandenburgh, a founding partner, stated, “We congratulate Alexandra and Peter for their dedication to clients and commitment to legal excellence. They join an astute IP legal team that is known for its stellar reputation, extensive courtroom experience and deep expertise representing clients within highly technical and complicated engineering, pharmaceutical, medical and science-based industries and services.”

About Alexandra J. Olson

Alexandra J. Olson’s IP practice focuses on patent and trade secret litigation and licensing at Carlson Caspers. She draws on her engineering background to represent clients in the pharmaceutical, medical device, and agricultural industries.

Olson has extensive experience defending generic pharmaceutical companies in Hatch-Waxman ANDA litigation. Recently, she was a member of the team representing a top manufacturer of generic pharmaceuticals in patent litigation involving a chemotherapy drug. In addition to her litigation practice, Olson drafts and negotiates IP-related agreements, including patent licensing and research collaboration agreements.

Olson is active in the legal community, and is a member of the Minnesota Federal Bar Association and Minnesota Women Lawyers. Olson has been named one of the Lead Co-chairs for the One Hour of Sharing Associates’ Campaign for Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid. She is also on the Fund Board and the Executive Board. Olson has provided pro bono representation through the Volunteer Lawyers Network and the Pro Se Project, a collaboration between the Minnesota District Court and the Minnesota Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. Olson was named a Super Lawyers “Rising Star” 2014-2017.

Olson received her J.D. from the University of Iowa College of Law, with highest distinction, recipient of the honor of Order of the Coif, and was articles editor for the Journal of Corporation Law. During law school, Olson clerked as a judicial extern for the Honorable Randy J. Holland of the Delaware Supreme Court and performed research in the areas of patent and trademark law. She received her B.S. in Chemical Engineering, with honors, with highest distinction.

About Peter M. Kohlepp

Peter M. Kohlhepp’s practice helps clients protect their IP assets through patent and trademark litigation. Among recent matters, Kohlhepp helped defend and negotiate a favorable settlement for a pharmaceutical client named in a patent infringement lawsuit involving drugs to treat cancer. Kohlhepp also represented a telecommunications company in a dispute involving WLAN technology. In addition to his focus on pharmaceuticals and telecommunications, Kohlhepp has represented manufacturers and distributors of nutraceuticals and medical devices. Kohlhepp also serves on the team that is helping recoup assets and litigate issues on behalf of defrauded investors in a $190 million Ponzi scheme.

Kohlhepp is a regular contributor to the firm’s ANDA Advisors Blog, www.andaadvisors.com, which focuses on issues arising under the Hatch-Waxman Act. Kohlhepp has also authored and co-authored articles on topics including patentable subject matter and regulatory structures for nanotechnology.

Kohlhepp received his J.D., magna cum laude, at the University of Minnesota Law School, and served as managing/research editor of the Minnesota Law Review. Kohlhepp also served as a judicial extern for the Honorable John R. Tunheim of the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, while attending law school. Kohlhepp received his B.S. in Engineering Mechanics from the University of Wisconsin.

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CARLSON CASPERS NEGOTIATES MULTI-ENTERPRISE GLOBAL LICENSING AGREEMENTS FOR DUPONT PIONEER AND CRISPR-Cas9 TECHNOLOGY

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – December 19, 2017] Carlson Caspers assisted DuPont Pioneer in securing a non-exclusive license to the Broad Institute patent portfolio relating to CRISPR-Cas9 (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats) genome editing technology, as well as negotiating an agreement with Broad on a governance framework and standard licensing terms for the joint out-licensing of CRISPR-Cas9 technology to third parties in certain fields.

Carlson Caspers has led multi-year licensing negotiations for its long-time client, DuPont Pioneer, concerning its in- and out-licensing of CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology.

In addition, Carlson Caspers negotiated an arrangement with Caribou Biosciences that included a 1) cross-license of their respective CRISPR-Cas9 intellectual property portfolios, 2) the creation of a multi-year research collaboration to advance genome editing technology platforms, and 3) an equity investment by DuPont Pioneer in Caribou Biosciences.

Carlson Caspers also led negotiations and completed a technology license agreement with ERS Genomics (“ERS”) that granted DuPont Pioneer exclusive rights to the ERS patent portfolio covering CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing technology in certain fields.

According to DuPont Pioneer’s website, “This ground-breaking technology is expected to help scientists to develop innovative and sustainable solutions for growers similar to those realized through conventional plant breeding practices, but with even greater quality, accuracy and with more efficient development timelines.”

The Carlson Caspers intellectual property legal team included Brian Hayes, Samuel Lockner, Alexandra Olson and Peter Kohlhepp.

About Brian Hayes
Hayes’s practice at Carlson Caspers concentrates on patent and copyright litigation, as well as intellectual property licensing. He has handled a variety of intellectual property matters, particularly in the agricultural, medical device, computer software and hardware industries, and is experienced in developing trial strategies in actions for patent infringement, copyright infringement and trade secret misappropriation.

About Samuel Lockner
Lockner focuses on complex intellectual property litigation, monetization and counseling matters at Carlson Caspers. He has substantial experience outside of litigation via business collaborations, licensing opportunities, development and assignments of patent portfolios, and trade secret acquisition and maintenance.

About Alexandra Olson
Olson practices intellectual property law with an emphasis on patent and trade secret litigation and licensing at Carlson Caspers. She draws on her engineering background to represent clients in the pharmaceutical, medical device, and agricultural industries.

About Peter Kohlhepp
Kohlhepp practices intellectual property law at Carlson Caspers with a focus on patent and trademark litigation. His clients have included pharmaceutical companies, telecommunications, manufacturers and distributors of nutraceuticals and medical devices. Kohlhepp also serves on the team that is helping recoup assets and litigate issues on behalf of defrauded investors in a $190 million Ponzi scheme.

Learn more about CRISPR-Cas in agriculture at http://crisprcas.pioneer.com.

About DuPont Pioneer
DuPont Pioneer, a business unit of DowDuPont Agriculture Division, is the world’s leading developer and supplier of advanced plant genetics, providing high-quality seeds to farmers in more than 90 countries. Pioneer provides agronomic support and services to help increase farmer productivity and profitability and strives to develop sustainable agricultural systems for people everywhere. DuPont Pioneer is applying CRISPR-Cas as an advanced plant breeding tool to develop seed products for greater environmental resiliency, productivity and sustainability and has defined it as a set of CRISPR-Cas guiding principles. Science with Service Delivering Success^®.

About Carlson Caspers
Carlson Caspers is an acclaimed top-ranking intellectual property law firm, known for its prowess in intellectual property litigation and counseling, including patent infringement, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, data privacy, Hatch-Waxman, appeals, licensing, monetization, and more. The firm has built a reputation for remarkable client success in consumer, commercial and industrial markets across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, data privacy, and wireless communications. www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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Attorney at Law Magazine Names Carlson Caspers Partner Tara Norgard “Attorney of the Month”

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – December 19, 2017] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranked intellectual property law firm, is proud to announce that partner Tara C. Norgard was featured as the “Attorney of the Month” in the Women in Law 2017 Minnesota Edition, Attorney at Law Magazine. The article can be found here.

The article, “Leading a Chorus,” by Haley Freeman, eloquently highlighted Norgard’s passion for IP and extending a warm welcome not only to women attorneys, but to all people who bring diverse backgrounds and perspectives to the practice of law. Norgard also shared her first experiences as a young attorney in Chicago and her journey that brought her back home to the Twin Cities and to Carlson Caspers.

The article also directed attention to Norgard’s intellectual property (IP) law firm colleagues, including Jennell Bilek, J.D., Pharm.D., Ph.D.; Shelleaha Jonas, J.D., Pharm.D., B.A., Biology, licensed pharmacist; Caroline Marsili, J.D., B.A., Biology; Alexandra Olson, J.D., B.S, Chemical Engineering; and Saukshmya Trichi, LL.M., M.Sc., Biotechnology.*

Norgard focuses her IP practice on patent and trade secret cases and complex litigation involving medical devices, financial systems, consumer goods and other technologies. She has secured victories in district and appellate courts and arbitrations around the country and helped negotiate multimillion-dollar, client-favorable settlements.

Norgard is regularly recognized among the Best Lawyers in America® and Super Lawyers® and has earned the Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent® rating from her peers for the highest level of professional excellence. She is named among the “Top 50 Women Super Lawyers in Minnesota,” “Top 100 Super Lawyers in Minnesota,” as well as “2018 Attorneys of the Year,” Minnesota Lawyer and “2017 Attorneys of the Year-Latino Legal Experience Team” Minnesota Lawyer. Norgard is a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation and the Litigation Counsel of America.

Norgard contributes to the legal profession by being actively involved in the Minnesota Chapter of the FBA, serving on the Board of Directors (2006-18) and as President (2016-17). In 2017, she led the Chapter’s Diversity & Inclusive Task Force, resulting in a comprehensive plan to continue Minnesota’s strong commitment to a diverse and inclusive legal community in the coming years. In recognition of her work in Minnesota, Norgard was recently appointed by the national FBA to chair that organization’s Special Task Force on Diversity inclusion. She also is co-founder of Carlson Caspers’ committee of diversity and inclusion.

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PRESENTATION: NATHAN LOUWAGIE INVITES PATENT OWNERS, ATTORNEYS, AND INTERESTED PARTIES TO DECEMBER 20, 2017, WEBCAST, “HELSINN V. TEVA: ON-SALE BAR UNDER AMERICA INVENTS ACT CLARIFIED”

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – November 14, 2017] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking intellectual property law firm, is pleased to announce Attorney Nathan Louwagie will be a co-presenter at a CLE-creditable webcast—HELSINN V. TEVA: ON-SALE BAR UNDER AMERICA INVENTS ACT CLARIFIED on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (ET).

The course level is intermediate and the co-presenters anticipate patent attorneys, consultants, litigators, managers, owners, agents, licensing lawyers and outside and inside counsel will attend. Course materials are available for review prior to the webcast on December 20.

Laura Krawczky, an attorney with Haug Partners LLP, also will be presenting.

Key topics include the following:

On-Sale Interpretation Pre- and Post-AIA
Helsinn Healthcare v. Teva Pharmaceuticals
The Federal Circuit Decision
Impact on Patent Practice and Litigation

Carlson Caspers is offering complimentary passes for the first 30 registrants. Once all the passes are used, attendees can register for the deeply discounted rate of $25 each, courtesy of Carlson Caspers. CLE credit is available.

For more information and to register, click here.

Nathan D. Louwagie
Nate is a registered patent agent with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Nate practices intellectual property law with an emphasis on patent litigation and counseling at Carlson Caspers. He represents U.S. and foreign clients from a broad range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices and chemicals. Nate is a member of teams providing counsel on ANDA disputes, international and cross-border patent disputes and other matters.

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Carlson Caspers Partner Tara Norgard Appointed Chair of National FBA Special Task Force on Diversity and Inclusion

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – November 8, 2017] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranked intellectual property law firm, is pleased to announce that partner Tara C. Norgard has been appointed chair of the national Federal Bar Association’s (FBA) Special Task Force on Diversity and Inclusion.

In addition to leading the FBA’s diversity efforts at the national level, Norgard’s role includes strategic direction and planning to carry out the FBA’s mission of supporting full and equal access to, and participation by, all individuals in the Association, the legal profession, and the justice system regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other unique attribute. The FBA recognizes that achieving diversity in the legal profession requires the Association’s continued effort and commitment.

Norgard is also actively involved in the Minnesota Chapter of the FBA, serving on the Board of Directors (2006-18) and as President (2016-17). In 2017, she led the Chapter’s Diversity & Inclusive Task Force, resulting in a comprehensive plan to continue Minnesota’s strong commitment to a diverse and inclusive legal community in the coming years. She also is co-founder of Carlson Caspers’ committee of diversity and inclusion.

Norgard focuses her intellectual property (IP) practice on patent cases and complex litigation involving medical devices, financial systems, consumer goods and other technologies. She has secured victories in district and appellate courts and arbitrations around the country and helped negotiate multimillion-dollar, client-favorable settlements.

Norgard is recognized among the Best Lawyers in America® and Super Lawyers® and has earned the Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent® rating from her peers for the highest level of professional excellence. She is named among the “Top 50 Women Super Lawyers in Minnesota”, “Top 100 Super Lawyers in Minnesota” and “Attorneys of the Year, Minnesota Lawyer, Latino Legal Experience Team.” Tara is also a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation and the Litigation Counsel of America.

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U.S. News-Best Lawyers® list Carlson Caspers as a Tier 1 law firm on its 2018 list of “Best Law Firms”

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – November 1, 2017] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranked intellectual property law firm, is pleased to announce that it has once again been named a Tier 1 law firm by U.S. News-Best Lawyers® in its 2018 list of “Best Law Firms.” As in previous years, Carlson Caspers has received the highest listings possible in the areas of Litigation-Intellectual Property and Litigation-Patent for the Minneapolis, MN, metropolitan region.

To be eligible for a ranking, a law firm must have at least one lawyer listed in the 23rd Edition of The Best Lawyers in America list for that particular location and specialty. Several Carlson Caspers partners are listed as Best Lawyers.

Named partner Philip P. Caspers is listed by The Best Lawyers in America© 2018 as “Lawyer of the Year” for Litigation-Intellectual Property (IP) in Minneapolis. The “Lawyer of the Year” award recognizes only one lawyer per practice area in each U.S. metropolitan region, and is based on receiving the highest peer ratings overall.

Additional Carlson Caspers partners listed in the Best Lawyers® 2018 edition for Litigation-Intellectual Property (Minneapolis) are Alan G. Carlson, Timothy A. Lindquist, J. Derek Vandenburgh, Tara C. Norgard and Douglas J. Williams. Caspers, Lindquist, Vandenburgh and Williams also are listed by Best Lawyers® 2018 for Litigation-Patent (Minneapolis).

The U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in their field, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process.

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CARLSON CASPERS SPONSORS 2017 MIDWEST IP INSTITUTE

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – September 13, 2017] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking intellectual property and litigation law firm, is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the 2017 Midwest IP Institute. Organized by Minnesota Continuing Legal Education, the annual event will be held at the Minnesota CLE Conference Center in Minneapolis on September 28-29, 2017. Intellectual Property (IP) experts from Asia, Europe, Canada, Australia, California, Texas, New Jersey, Massachusetts and across the Midwest will join a talented local faculty of experts to share real-world advice and practice tips for tackling complex legal and business issues.

Carlson Caspers partners Gary J. Speier and Samuel T. Lockner will serve as moderators for the following panels on Friday, September 29. Carlson Caspers will also be providing six event registrations on behalf of its clients.

Strategy Considerations for Patent Procurement Worldwide: A Panel of International Experts (9/29 11:15AM-12:15PM #504)

Moderated by Gary Speier of Carlson Caspers, five practitioners from different parts of the world will provide insight and answer questions directed to issues and concerns with procuring patents in their respective geographies. The topics will range from patent eligible subject matter through post grant oppositions.

Panelists: Koen Bijvank (Europe), Edwin Dai (Singapore), Catherine Eunkyeong Lee (South Korea), Daphne Lainson (Canada), Dr. Simon Potter (Australia) & Gary J. Speier

Strategy Considerations for Patent Enforcement Worldwide: A Panel of International Experts (9/29 1:15-2:15PM #603)

Moderated by Sam Lockner of Carlson Caspers, four practitioners from different parts of the world will offer their expertise and answer questions concerning strategic decisions on how to effectively enforce patents and other intellectual property in their respective geographies. The topics will range from pre-suit analysis through potential remedies and appeal.

Panelists: David Cheng, Richard Ebbink, Kijoong Kang & Hari Subramaniam
Samuel T. Lockner (moderator)

Headlining the 2017 Institute are CAFC Judge Jimmie Reyna, TTAB Chief Judge Gerard Rogers, USPTO Solicitor Nate Kelley, and Midwest Regional USPTO Director Dr. Christal Sheppard.

About Carlson Caspers
Carlson Caspers is an acclaimed intellectual property law firm, known for its prowess in intellectual property litigation and counseling, including patent infringement, trade secrets, copyrights, trademarks, data privacy, Hatch-Waxman, monetization, IPRs, appeals and more. Founded in 2003 in Minneapolis, MN, the firm has built a reputation for remarkable client success in consumer, commercial and industrial markets across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, data privacy, and wireless communications.

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PRESENTATION: GARY SPEIER MODERATES PANEL OF INTERNATIONAL EXPERTS AT 2017 MIDWEST IP INSTITUTE

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – September 13, 2017] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking intellectual property law firm, is pleased to announce Partner Gary J. Speier will serve as moderator of the following panel discussion on international patent procurement on Friday, September 29, at the 2017 Midwest IP Institute in Minneapolis, MN. Carlson Caspers is a sponsor of the event.

Strategy Considerations for Patent Procurement Worldwide: A Panel of International Experts (9/29 11:15AM‑12:15PM #504)

Moderated by Attorney Gary Speier of Carlson Caspers, five practitioners from different parts of the world will provide insight and answer questions directed to issues and concerns with procuring patents in their respective geographies. The topics will range from patent eligible subject matter through post grant oppositions.

Panelists: Koen Bijvank (Europe), Edwin Dai (Singapore), Catherine Eunkyeong Lee (South Korea), Daphne Lainson (Canada), Dr. Simon Potter (Australia) & Gary J. Speier

For more information about the 2017 Midwest IP Institute, click here.

About Gary J. Speier

Gary is a registered U.S. patent attorney with a focus on issues facing companies in the life sciences sectors. He provides counsel on a broad range of patent-related matters and regularly conducts pre-suit investigations, intellectual property valuations and IP due diligence. Gary provides freedom-to-operate clearance reviews and opinions relating to infringement and validity, and develops patent procurement and patent prosecution strategies for domestic, international, and foreign jurisdictions. He has been involved in numerous post-grant proceedings (e.g., ex parte reexaminations and inter partes reviews) in front of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The post-grant proceedings have involved patents across diverse technology areas (e.g., medical devices, drug delivery systems, polymers, pharmaceuticals, new chemical entities, and process manufacturing).

About Carlson Caspers

Carlson Caspers and its individual attorneys are recognized for excellence in intellectual property litigation and counseling by their peers and clients, as shown by their inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America, the American College of Trial Lawyers, Chambers USA, Managing IP, Super Lawyers, IAM Patent 1000, Forbes Legal Black Book, Corporate INTL and other ratings agencies and publications. The firm has an established reputation for success across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals and wireless technologies.

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PRESENTATION: SAMUEL LOCKNER MODERATES PANEL OF INTERNATIONAL EXPERTS AT 2017 MIDWEST IP INSTITUTE

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – September 13, 2017] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking intellectual property law firm, is pleased to announce Partner Samuel T. Lockner will serve as moderator of the following panel discussion on international patent procurement on Friday, September 29, at the 2017 Midwest IP Institute in Minneapolis, MN. Carlson Caspers is a sponsor of the event.

Strategy Considerations for Patent Enforcement Worldwide: A Panel of International Experts (9/29 1:15-2:15PM #603)

Panelists: David Cheng, Richard Ebbink, Kijoong Kang & Hari Subramaniam
Samuel T. Lockner (moderator)

For more information about the 2017 Midwest IP Institute, click here.

About Samuel T. Lockner

Sam concentrates his practice on complex intellectual property litigation, monetization and counseling matters at Carlson Caspers.

Sam’s litigation experience includes pre-suit strategy through trial and appeal. Sam has served as trial counsel and argued dispositive and Markman motions for litigations having million- and billion-dollar markets at stake. Sam’s recent victories include a post-Mark stipulation of non-infringement in favor of his client, and a post-trial decision in favor of his client finding all asserted patents invalid. Both cases were affirmed by the Federal Circuit. Sam’s litigation experience includes cases involving pharmaceuticals, medical device, mechanical arts, manufacturing processes and software. Sam also litigates matters involving trade secrets, unfair competition, trademarks and copyrights.

About Carlson Caspers

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BEST LAWYERS® 2018 LISTS SEVERAL CARLSON CASPERS PARTNERS INCLUDING 2018 LAWYER OF THE YEAR FOR IP LITIGATION

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – August 15, 2017] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranked intellectual property and patent litigation law firm, is pleased to announce that partner Philip P. Caspers is listed by The Best Lawyers in America© 2018 as “Lawyer of the Year” for Litigation-Intellectual Property (IP) in Minneapolis. The “Lawyer of the Year” award recognizes only one lawyer per practice area in each U.S. metropolitan region, and is based on receiving the highest peer ratings overall.

Additional Carlson Caspers partners listed in the Best Lawyers® 2018 edition for Litigation-Intellectual Property (Minneapolis) are Alan G. Carlson, Timothy A. Lindquist, J. Derek Vandenburgh, Tara C. Norgard and Douglas J. Williams. Caspers, Lindquist, Vandenburgh and Williams also are listed by Best Lawyers® 2018 for Litigation-Patent (Minneapolis).

Best Lawyers® is universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence based on its exhaustive peer-review survey. Tens of thousands of leading attorneys cast millions of votes on the legal abilities of other lawyers in their practice areas. Lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed; therefore, inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor.

Phil Caspers, recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2001, has more than 27 years of experience focusing on litigating patent portfolios. His technology background and real world experience brings sound business judgment to every case. Caspers advises clients in all phases of patent cases, including Markman hearings, dispositive motions, post grant proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeals Board, district court trials, and appeals before the Federal Circuit.

Alan Carlson has been recognized by Best Lawyers® since 1991, and has more than 40 years of experience representing plaintiffs and defendants in jury and bench trials throughout the U.S. in almost every sort of intellectual property case. In 2010, Best Lawyers named Carlson as “Lawyer of the Year 2010, Intellectual Property Law – Minnesota.” He has won a number of multimillion-dollar jury verdicts in diverse technologies, and is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers.

Timothy Lindquist has been named to Best Lawyers® since 2007 and focuses his practice on patent disputes, including all phases of patent litigation in federal district and appellate courts, as well as in mediation and arbitration forums. He also conducts infringement and validity studies and develops business plans for patent portfolios.

Derek Vandenburgh has been included in Best Lawyers® since 2007. His practice emphasizes efficient litigation management, successful dispositive motion practice and appellate work, and sound litigation counseling. Vandenburgh has litigated a wide variety of matters, including disputes concerning patents, trademarks, trade secrets and design patents, claim construction, and appeals before the Federal Circuit.

Tara Norgard, named to Best Lawyers® for the third consecutive year, is a litigator who focuses on patent cases and complex litigation involving medical devices, financial systems, consumer goods and other technologies. Norgard has secured victories in district and appellate courts and arbitrations across the country, and helped negotiate multimillion-dollar, client-favorable settlements.

Doug Williams focuses his practice at Carlson Caspers on patent litigation involving medical device, biotechnology, chemical, software, semiconductor and business method patents. Doug has served as lead attorney in numerous jury and bench trials in courtrooms in nearly half of the U.S. states. He has represented defendants and plaintiffs in Markman hearings, dispositive motions, procedural motions and discovery motions of all types, as well as in hundreds of IP cases involving thousands of witnesses at deposition and trial. Williams, listed in Best Lawyers® since 1995, is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers.

About Carlson Caspers

Carlson Caspers is an acclaimed intellectual property law firm, known for its prowess in intellectual property litigation and counseling, including patent infringement, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, data privacy, Hatch-Waxman, monetization, appeals, post grant proceedings, and more. Founded in 2003 in Minneapolis, MN, the firm has built a reputation for remarkable client success in consumer, commercial and industrial markets across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, data privacy, and wireless communications.

In addition to The Best Lawyers in America©, the American College of Trial Lawyers, Chambers USA®, Super Lawyers®, Managing Intellectual Property, Corporate INTL, and other ratings agencies and publications have recognized Carlson Caspers and its individual attorneys for excellence in intellectual property litigation and counseling. The firm has an established reputation for success across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as wireless, medical devices, life sciences and pharmaceuticals. For more information, visit www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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Carlson Caspers’ Client Awarded Attorneys’ Fees Totaling $1.8 Million by Ohio Federal Judge

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – July 12, 2017] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranked Minneapolis-based intellectual property law firm, secured $1.8 million in attorneys’ fees for an international tech company following the firm’s successful result for a patent infringement suit covering a method for streamlining shipping logistics.

Douglas J. Williams, a shareholder with Carlson Caspers, was appointed by the court to serve as lead trial liaison counsel for all defendants in the multi-district level case, in addition to representing the firm’s client.

Details of the case were reported in a Law360 article on July 12, 2017, by Dave Simpson, which can be found here.

About Douglas J. Williams

Doug focuses his practice at Carlson Caspers on patent litigation involving medical device, biotechnology, chemical, software, semiconductor and business method patents. Doug has served as lead attorney in numerous jury and bench trials in courtrooms in nearly half of the U.S. states. He has represented defendants and plaintiffs in hundreds of Markman hearings, dispositive motions, procedural motions and discovery motions of all types, as well as in hundreds of IP cases involving thousands of witnesses at deposition and trial. Doug was invited to join the American College of Trial Lawyers as a Fellow in 2004, and is one of the few registered patent attorneys among his peers in that organization. He has been listed in Best Lawyers® since 1997, Minnesota Super Lawyers® since 2003.

About Carlson Caspers

Carlson Caspers is an acclaimed intellectual property law firm, known for its prowess in intellectual property litigation and counseling, including patent infringement, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, data privacy, Hatch-Waxman, monetization, appeals and more. Founded in 2003 in Minneapolis, MN, the firm has built a reputation for remarkable client success in consumer, commercial and industrial markets across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, data privacy, and wireless communications.

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Ten Carlson Caspers Attorneys Named 2017 Super Lawyers®, Five Named Rising Stars

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – July 6, 2017] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking Minneapolis-based intellectual property law firm, is pleased to announce that 17 of its IP attorneys have been named to the Super Lawyers or Rising Stars lists in the 2017 edition of Minnesota Super Lawyers.

In addition, shareholder Tara Norgard is listed among the “Top 100 Minnesota Super Lawyers.” Earlier this year, Tara was listed among the “Top 50 Women Super Lawyers.” Shareholders Dennis Bremer and Douglas Williams each achieved their 10^th anniversary of being included on the Minnesota Super Lawyers list.

2017 Carlson Caspers Super Lawyers list

Mark Schuman

2017 Carlson Caspers Rising Stars list

Jennell Bilek

For more information about Super Lawyers, visit www.superlawyers.com.

About Carlson Caspers

Carlson Caspers is an acclaimed intellectual property law firm, known for its prowess in intellectual property litigation and counseling, including patent infringement, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, data privacy, Hatch-Waxman, monetization, appeals and more. Founded in 2003 in Minneapolis, MN, the firm has built a reputation for remarkable client success in consumer, commercial and industrial markets across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, data privacy, and wireless communications.

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Chambers USA 2017 Lists Alan G. Carlson as Leading Lawyer in Intellectual Property

[Minneapolis, MN – June 20, 2017] The 2017 edition of Chambers USA: A Guide to America’s Leading Lawyers in Business ranked IP attorney Alan G. Carlson as a leading practitioner in Intellectual Property – Minnesota.

Chambers’ editors described Carlson is a “Seasoned figure in the market with more than four decades of experience handling IP matters. He acts for both plaintiffs and defendants and is well versed in copyright, trademark, trade secret and trade dress cases, in addition to complex patent disputes.” Client comments stated Carlson is a “Good trial lawyer.”

Carlson is one of the founding partners of Carlson Caspers, a leading Minneapolis-based intellectual property law firm, which also was ranked as a (sic) “Other Noted Firm” for Intellectual Property – Minnesota.

About Alan G. Carlson

Carlson has 40+ years of experience representing plaintiffs and defendants in jury and bench trials throughout the United States in almost every sort of intellectual property case. He has won a number of multimillion-dollar jury verdicts in diverse technologies, and is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers. In addition to his trial work, Carlson counsels clients on general intellectual property issues from a litigation viewpoint and lectures on various areas of IP law.

About Carlson Caspers

Carlson Caspers is a Minneapolis-based law firm known for its excellence in intellectual property litigation and counseling. Founded in 2003, the 30-lawyer firm serves a range of clients from individuals to Fortune 500 companies, bringing industry knowledge and a real-world business perspective to courtroom challenges with a team that includes scientists, engineers and pharmacists. Recognized by American College of Trial Lawyers, Chambers and Partners, Legal 500, Best Lawyers® and Super Lawyers®, Carlson Caspers consistently helps clients achieve positive business results through protection and enforcement of their intellectual property. For more information, visit: www.carlsoncaspers.com.

CARLSON CASPERS NAMED “HIGHLY RECOMMENDED” FOR PATENT CONTENTIOUS LITIGATION

(Minneapolis, Minnesota – May 18, 2017) Carlson Caspers, a leading top-ranking Minneapolis-based intellectual property law firm, has received a “Highly Recommended” rating from Managing IP magazine in the category of “Patent contentious” litigation. Only two other Minnesota firms have received this distinction.

In addition, Alan G. Carlson, Philip P. Caspers and J. Derek Vandenburgh have been named “2017 IP Stars.”

According to Managing IP magazine’s analysis, “Partners Philip Caspers, Derek Vandenburgh, and Alan Carlson are widely respected litigators in Minnesota’s legal community. Firm founder Carlson has more than 40 years of experience in jury and bench trials and has experience in copyright, patent, trademark, trade dress, and trade secret disputes. Veteran attorney Philip Caspers is mentioned by one peer as a ‘venerable, experienced, well-known IP trial attorney.’ For 20 years, Vandenburgh has practiced in litigation, appellate work, and counselling. He was lead partner in a patent infringement case for the Toro Company, which resulted in a more than $50 million award—reported as one of the largest in history in Nebraska, where the case was tried.”

Managing IP magazine, a publication of Euromoney Legal Media Group draws upon thousands of interviews and surveys with industry clients and peers, to identify the leading intellectual property firms and attorneys in all 50 U.S. states and Washington, D.C. IP Stars reviews top intellectual property firms and individual lawyers across the country to provide in-house counsel at Fortune 500 corporations with deeper insights into the complex U.S. IP legal market. The publication will be distributed to the worldwide readership of Managing IP magazine and at leading industry events. IP Stars serves as a one-stop reference guide for U.S. and international in-house counsel and private-practice lawyers.

About Alan Carlson

About Philip Caspers

Caspers has more than 28 years of experience focusing on litigating patent portfolios. Leveraging a technology background and real world experience, he brings sound business judgment to every case and excels at credibly transforming the analysis of complex technology and patent issues into easy to understand arguments. He advises clients in all phases of patent cases, including Markman hearings, dispositive motions, post grant proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeals Board, district court trials, and appeals before the Federal Circuit.

About Derek Vandenburgh

Vandenburgh excels at efficient litigation management, successful dispositive motion practice and appellate work, and sound litigation counseling. He has advised clients on various matters, including disputes concerning patents, trademarks, trade secrets and design patents, claim construction, and appeals before the Federal Circuit.

About Carlson Caspers

Carlson Caspers and its individual attorneys have established a reputation for notable success across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals and wireless communications.

The firm’s attorneys are routinely recognized for excellence in intellectual property litigation and counseling by their clients and peers, as shown by inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America, the American College of Trial Lawyers, Chambers USA, Managing IP, IAM Patent 1000, Super Lawyers, Corp INTL, Forbes Legal Black Book, Wired and other ratings agencies and publications, including Managing IP magazine. For more information, visit www.carlsoncaspers.com.

PRESENTATION: Dennis Bremer discusses “Intellectual Property (IP) Theft and Infringement” at 41st Annual International Business Law Institute, May 18, 2017, at the Minnesota CLE Conference Center

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – May 9, 2017] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranked Minneapolis-based intellectual property law firm, invites you to join attorney Dennis C. Bremer, who will be speaking on the topic of “IP Theft and Infringement” at The 41^st Annual International Business Law Institute on Thursday, May 18, 2017, at the Minnesota CLE Conference Center in Minneapolis, MN.

Bremer’s presentation is part of a single-day program addressing the “Developments in International Law Practice under the New Administration,” with guest speakers addressing trade, tax, cyber security, anti-corruption, and immigration. He will discuss IP theft-related issues from the legal perspective—prevention, prosecution, effectiveness of treaties and general collaboration with domestic and foreign governments to enhance protection.

About Dennis Bremer

Bremer’s legal career spans 20-plus years and he is well-versed in the evolving complexities of intellectual property piracy. His clients are successful in global markets where IP theft and infringement require close legal attention. His practice at Carlson Caspers emphasizes IP litigation and dispute resolution, with a particular focus on patent and trade secret litigation. For more information, click here.

About Carlson Caspers

Carlson Caspers and its individual attorneys are recognized for excellence in intellectual property litigation and counseling by their peers and clients, as shown by their inclusion in The Best Lawyers®, the American College of Trial Lawyers, Chambers USA, Managing IP, IAM Patent 1000, Super Lawyers®, Corp INTL, Forbes Legal Black Book, Wired and other legal ratings agencies and publications. The firm has an established reputation for success across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals and wireless. www.carlsoncaspers.com.

PRESENTATION: Matthew Goggin discusses “Pharma Roulette: Drafting Hatch-Waxman Settlement Agreements that Survive Antitrust Scrutiny after FTC v. Actavis” at AIPLA 2017 Spring Meeting, May 17, at the San Diego Marriott Marquise & Marina in San Diego, CA

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – May 11, 2017] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranked Minneapolis-based intellectual property law firm, invites you to join IP attorney Matthew Goggin for his presentation, “Pharma Roulette: Drafting Hatch-Waxman Settlement Agreements that Survive Antitrust Scrutiny after FTC v. Actavis,” opening day of the AIPLA 2017 Spring Meeting.

Goggin’s presentation is included in the Patent Licensing track on Wednesday, May 17, from 2:00-3:00 PM. He will discuss the technicalities and lessons learned in the FTC v. Actavis case. Goggin is also available to meet individually to answer questions. Contact him at mgoggin@carlsoncaspers.com.

About Matthew Goggin

Matt Goggin is an intellectual property litigator at Carlson Caspers who concentrates on patent disputes. With over 25 years of legal experience, Matt has represented clients in patent cases involving a broad spectrum of technologies – everything from pitchforks and flytraps to polymer gels and microfiber acoustical insulation. For more information, click here.

About Carlson Caspers

Carlson Caspers and its individual attorneys are recognized for excellence in intellectual property litigation and counseling by their peers and clients, as shown by their inclusion in The Best Lawyers®, the American College of Trial Lawyers, Chambers USA, Managing IP, IAM Patent 1000, Super Lawyers®, Corp INTL, Forbes Legal Black Book, Wired and other legal ratings agencies and publications. The firm has an established reputation for success across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals and wireless. www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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Carlson Caspers Contributes to 36th Annual Law Day Testimonial Dinner

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – May 9, 2017] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranked Minneapolis-based intellectual property law firm, joined other contributing law firms, The Fund for Legal Aid and Hennepin County Bar Association on April 24, 2017, to raise funds for and recognize the contributions of Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid. The Law Day Dinner is an annual tradition that raises funds and recognizes the invaluable contributions of the lawyers and donors who make Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid’s work possible. For more information, click here.

About Carlson Caspers

Carlson Caspers and its individual attorneys are recognized for excellence in intellectual property litigation and counseling by their peers and clients, as shown by their inclusion in The Best Lawyers®, the American College of Trial Lawyers, Chambers USA, Managing IP, IAM Patent 1000, Super Lawyers®, Corp INTL, Forbes Legal Black Book, Wired and other legal ratings agencies and publications. The firm has an established reputation for success across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals and wireless. www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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Federal Circuit sides with New Jersey Federal Court for Carlson Caspers’ Client, Sun Pharma

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – April 25, 2017] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranked Minneapolis-based intellectual property law firm, secured a Federal Circuit affirmance of a judgment of noninfringement in favor of its client, Sun Pharma. At the District Court level, Sun Pharma had obtained a favorable Markman ruling and successfully defended against a motion and appeal by Takeda to amend its infringement contentions.

The case began in 2014 when Takeda filed a complaint alleging that Sun Pharma infringed its patent covering the anti-ulcer drug Prevacid® SoluTab by seeking approval to market a generic version of the lansoprazole formulation prior to expiration of the patent.

According to Carlson Caspers attorney Mark Schuman, Takeda stipulated to noninfringement based on the district court’s claim construction ruling, but that ruling was eventually appealed by Takeda. “Sun Pharma successfully opposed the appeal resulting in an affirmance of Sun’s favorable claim construction and of the judgment of noninfringement for our client,” he said. In addition to Mr. Schuman, Sun Pharma was represented by Samuel Lockner, Jonathan Carpenter, and Caroline Marsili of Carlson Caspers.

The patent is U.S. Patent No. 6,328,994. Takeda Pharmaceutical Company v. Sun Pharma Global FZE, Case number 2016-2325, in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

About Carlson Caspers
Carlson Caspers and its individual attorneys are recognized for excellence in intellectual property litigation and counseling by their peers and clients, as shown by their inclusion in The Best Lawyers®, the American College of Trial Lawyers, Chambers USA, Managing IP, IAM Patent 1000, Super Lawyers®, Corp INTL, Forbes Legal Black Book, Wired and other legal ratings agencies and publications. The firm has an established reputation for success across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals and wireless. www.carlsoncaspers.com.

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SUCCESSFUL OUTCOME IN TRADEMARK DISPUTE FOR SMITHS MEDICAL

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – April 13, 2017] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking Minneapolis-based intellectual property law firm, won a client-favorable settlement in a trademark case brought on behalf of global manufacturer and medical device innovator Smiths Medical. See Medical ASD, Inc. v. Endo Med Corp., d/b/a Smith Medical, Smith Worldwide Medical Products, Smith Medical Sales, and Smith Medical Services, 16-cv-1083 (D. Minn.). The defendant agreed to a settlement that requires it to change the name of its business, cease using marks that are confusingly similar to those of Smiths Medical, and disclaim any association with Smiths Medical.

Carlson Caspers attorneys Derek Vandenburgh, and Tara Norgard handled the trademark case for Smiths Medical.

Smiths Medical is a leading Minneapolis-based global manufacturer of specialty medical devices with operations in over 30 countries. The company provides innovative and lifesaving solutions for the world’s healthcare markets. Specializing in Infusion Therapy, Vascular Access, Vital Care, and Specialty Products & Services, Smiths Medical products are found in hospital, emergency, home and specialty care environments and are used during critical and intensive care, surgery, post-operative care and for support in managing chronic illness.

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Carlson Caspers Extends Deadline for 2017-2018 1L Diversity Scholarship

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – April 4, 2017] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranked Minneapolis-based intellectual property law firm, is extending the deadline for its 1L Diversity Scholarship Program until April 18, 2017.

Up to two $5,000 law school scholarships will be awarded to prospective law students who are pursuing or have obtained a degree in a technical or scientific discipline and who are committed to practicing intellectual property law in Minnesota. Scholarship recipients will also be considered for a paid internship at Carlson Caspers during the summer prior to entering law school and for a paid clerkship during the summers after their first and second years of law school.

To be eligible for the Diversity Scholarship, a student must have earned or expect to earn by 2017 a degree in engineering, chemistry, physics, life sciences, pharmacy, or computer science, and have been accepted and will attend an ABA-accredited law school beginning in the fall of 2017. The applicant also must intend to practice intellectual property law in the Twin Cities and must not be the recipient of any other diversity scholarship awarded by another law firm.

The deadline to apply for the scholarship is April 18, 2017. For more information about the scholarship, eligibility requirements and the application process, please click here.

Carlson Caspers and its individual attorneys are recognized for excellence in intellectual property litigation and counseling by their peers and clients, as shown by their inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America, the American College of Trial Lawyers, Chambers USA, Managing IP, IAM Patent 1000, Super Lawyers, Corp INTL, Forbes Legal Black Book, Wired and other ratings agencies and publications. The firm has an established reputation for success across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals and wireless. www.carlsoncaspers.com

Carlson Caspers Partners Nominated by Managing Intellectual Property North America 2017 Awards for “Outstanding Litigators”

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – March 15, 2017] Carlson Caspers, a leading intellectual property law firm, announced today that partners Alan G. Carlson and J. Derek Vandenburgh have been named to the shortlist for Managing Intellectual Property magazine’s 2017 North America Awards for “Outstanding Litigators” in Minnesota.

The shortlist is based on information obtained over several months by a team of researchers in New York. Managing IP is the leading global resource for IP news and analysis, providing online information, a monthly magazine, research, web seminars and conferences, and is a publication of Euromoney Legal Media Group.

Alan Carlson’s 40-plus years of experience litigating on behalf of clients’ intellectual property rights have included jury and bench trials throughout the United States for both plaintiffs and defendants. Carlson’s litigation experience includes cases regarding copyright, contract, interference with contract, libel, patent, trademark, trade dress and trade secrets.

Carlson has a number of multimillion-dollar jury verdicts in diverse technologies to his credit, including a $31 million jury verdict in an interference with contract case. Recently, he and the Carlson Caspers team of lawyers won a $30 million settlement for a client in a patent case.

Derek Vandenburgh’s litigation practice at Carlson Caspers emphasizes efficient litigation management, successful dispositive motion practice and appellate work, and sound litigation counseling. For more than 20 years, Vandenburgh has worked on a wide variety of litigation matters, including disputes concerning patents, trademarks, trade secrets and design patents.

Vandenburgh has taken a lead role on many claim construction and other dispositive motions, and has briefed and successfully argued a considerable number of appeals to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

The firm’s attorneys are routinely recognized for excellence in intellectual property litigation and counseling by their clients and peers, as shown by their inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America, the American College of Trial Lawyers, Chambers USA, Managing IP, IAM Patent 1000, Super Lawyers, Corp INTL, Forbes Legal Black Book, Wired and other ratings agencies and publications, including Managing IP magazine.

Carlson Caspers Launches Diversity Scholarship for 2017

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – December 28, 2016] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranked intellectual property law firm, is pleased to announce its 1L Diversity Scholarship Program for 2017. The program will provide up to two $5,000 scholarships to prospective law students who are pursuing or have obtained a degree in a technical or scientific discipline and who are committed to practicing intellectual property law in Minnesota. Scholarship recipients will also be considered for a paid internship at Carlson Caspers during the summer prior to entering law school and for a paid clerkship during the summers after their first and second years of law school.

“We are committed to fostering the pipeline of promising intellectual property lawyers from every part of our community,” said Carlson Caspers founding partner Alan G. Carlson. “We are a firm of diverse backgrounds and beliefs. That not only makes for a vibrant work environment, it makes us better able to understand and serve our clients, their businesses, and their technologies. We look forward to the talent and energy of the 2017 class of scholarship winners and the new perspectives they will bring to our practice.”

The deadline to apply for the scholarship is April 1, 2017. For more information about the scholarship, eligibility requirements and the application process, please click here.

Carlson Caspers and its individual attorneys are recognized for excellence in intellectual property litigation and counseling by their peers and clients, as shown by their inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America, the American College of Trial Lawyers, Chambers USA, Managing IP, IAM Patent 1000, Super Lawyers, Corp INTL, Forbes Legal Black Book, Wired and other ratings agencies and publications. The firm has an established reputation for success across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals and wireless.

Carlson Caspers Partner Tara Norgard and Latino Experience Team Named Attorneys of the Year

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – December 21, 2016] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranked intellectual property law firm, is pleased to announce that partner Tara C. Norgard and The Latino Legal Experience Team have been named Attorneys of the Year 2016 by Minnesota Lawyer, in the team category. The team will be profiled in the publication’s Attorneys of the Year magazine and will be honored at a dinner event to be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Minneapolis on February 16, 2017.

In addition to Norgard, the Latino Legal Experience Team included Gerardo Alcazar, Ann Anaya, Bryan Browning, William Otteson, Nelson Peralta and Lola Velazquez-Aguilu, as well as U.S. District Court Senior Judge Ann D. Montgomery, Judge Peter M. Reyes, Jr. of the Minnesota Court of Appeals and Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan of the Second Judicial District of Minnesota. Co-sponsored by the Minnesota Chapter of the Federal Bar Association (for which Norgard serves as president), the Minnesota Hispanic Bar Association (MHBA) and the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, the October 2016 program brought 100 middle and high school students of Latino heritage to the Minnesota History Museum to engage with leading judges and lawyers from the Latino community.

The centerpiece of the event featured U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, who engaged in a dialogue with students about what it was like for her, and what it is like for them, growing up as a Latino in the United States. The program also included a special exhibit of banners with stories and photos of the Latino community and its history in Minnesota, and a documentary film about the personal and professional stories of Latino judges and attorneys in Minnesota. Ten students were honored as winners of a scholarship contest, for which participants submitted works of art, poetry and essays reflecting what being Latino in Minnesota meant to them.

Minnesota Lawyer’s outside panel selected attorney of the year honorees on the basis of leadership in the profession, service excellence, and public service, among other criteria. Nominations were submitted by judges, bar groups, clients and attorneys.

Norgard focuses her practice on patent cases and complex litigation involving medical devices, financial systems, consumer goods and other technologies. She has secured victories in district and appellate courts and arbitrations around the country and helped negotiate multimillion-dollar, client-favorable settlements.

Carlson Caspers Welcomes Associates Jonas and Micsky

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – December 7, 2016] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranked intellectual property law firm, is pleased to welcome two new associates, Shelleaha L. Jonas and Bradley W. Micsky.

Jonas is a licensed pharmacist who earned her law degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Minnesota Law school and her doctorate in pharmacy, summa cum laude, from the University of Minnesota. She received her bachelor’s degree in biology, society and environment from the University of Minnesota Law School.

Micsky joined the firm after serving as assistant general counsel at a multinational technology company. He earned his law degree, cum laude, from Boston University School of Law and graduated from Princeton University with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.

Carlson Caspers Sponsors American Friends of Rabin Medical Center 2016 Gala

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – November 18, 2016] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranked intellectual property law firm, recently sponsored the 2016 Gala Celebration of the American Friends of Rabin Medical Center (AFRMC). Celebrating the 20-year anniversary of the founding of Rabin Medical Center in Israel, the event was held in New York City on Tuesday, November 15, at Cipriani 42^nd Street. A portion of all funds raised will help benefit AFRMC’s mission to support the charitable, educational and scientific initiatives of Rabin Medical Center, which serves one million patients annually without regard to ethnicity, nationality or religion.

Carlson Caspers Sponsors Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers Foundation 2016 Scholarship Gala

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – November 01, 2016] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranked intellectual property law firm, is honored to be a sponsor of the 2016 Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers (MABL) Foundation Scholarship Gala. The event will be held Saturday, November 12, in the Grand Ballroom of Marriott City Center in Minneapolis and will feature a keynote address by U.S. Congressman Keith Ellison, who represents Minnesota’s 5^th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton will be honored with the Profiles in Courage Award and Ben I. Omorogbe, Vice President and Associate Group General Counsel of the Travelers Companies, Inc., will be the recipient of MABL’s President’s Award. Carlson Caspers’ sponsorship of this celebratory evening will help fund MABL’s scholarship program for students attending local law schools.

U.S. News-Best Lawyers Names Carlson Caspers a 2017 Tier 1 Law Firm

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – November 1, 2016] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranked intellectual property law firm, is pleased to announce that it has once again been named a Tier 1 law firm by U.S. News-Best Lawyers® in its 2017 list of “Best Law Firms.” As in previous years, Carlson Caspers has received the highest listings possible in the areas of Litigation-Intellectual Property and Litigation-Patent for the Minneapolis metropolitan region.

Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers lists are compiled based on an exhaustive peer-review evaluation. Over 83,000 leading attorneys globally are eligible to vote and lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed; therefore, inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor. Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers “the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice.”

Carlson Caspers and its individual attorneys are recognized for excellence in intellectual property litigation and counseling by their peers and clients, as shown by their inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America, as well as the American College of Trial Lawyers, Chambers USA, Managing IP, Super Lawyers, IAM Patent 1000, Forbes Legal Black Book, Corporate INTL, and other ratings agencies and publications. The firm has an established reputation for success across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals and wireless.

Carlson Caspers Sponsors 2016 Benefit for Innocence

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – October 21, 2016] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranked intellectual property law firm, is pleased to serve as a sponsor of the Benefit for Innocence, to be held November 10, 2016, at The Depot in downtown Minneapolis. The Benefit is the primary annual fundraiser for the Innocence Project of Minnesota, which represents people who have been wrongfully convicted for crimes they did not commit. Together with the Innocence Network, the organization has helped free hundreds of innocent people through DNA exonerations and reinvestigations of cases. Carlson Caspers is proud to play a role in the success of this annual event.

Carlson Caspers to Sponsor Science Museum of Minnesota 2016 Annual Dinner

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – October 18, 2016] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranked intellectual property law firm, is honored to serve as a VIP Sponsor of the 2016 Annual Dinner to benefit the Science Museum of Minnesota. This year’s event will be held on October 27, 2016 at the Science Museum in downtown St. Paul. Carlson Caspers is pleased to help support the museum’s mission to inspire learning, inform policy, and use the power of science to improve lives.

Carlson Caspers Sponsors Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation’s 2016 Annual Heartbeat Gala

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – September 22, 2016] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranked intellectual property law firm, is honored to continue its tradition of sponsoring the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation’s (MHIF) annual Heartbeat Gala. This year’s Heartbeat Gala will be held on October 1, 2016, at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, and will center on the themes of innovation and discovery and on raising funds to help establish a Valve Science Center at MHIF. The goals of the Valve Science Center include improving access to high-quality care for undertreated populations with valvular heart disease, developing novel therapies and care pathways, and public education. Carlson Caspers is proud to play an ongoing role in the success of this annual event.

Carlson Caspers Sponsors Minnesota Asian Pacific American Bar Association 2016 Annual Gala

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – September 19, 2016] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranked intellectual property law firm, is honored to be a gold-level sponsor of the 2016 Annual Gala of the Minnesota Asian Pacific American Bar Association (MNAPABA). The event will be held Wednesday, September 28, at the Loews Minneapolis Hotel and will feature a keynote address by Target Corp. Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel Don Liu. The firm’s sponsorship of this celebratory evening will help fund MNAPABA’s active and robust programming for the 2016-2017 bar year.

Carlson Caspers Partner Samuel T. Lockner to Co-Moderate Discussion at 2016 Midwest IP Institute

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – September 15, 2016] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranked intellectual property law firm, is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the 2016 Midwest IP Institute. Organized by Minnesota Continuing Legal Education, the event will be held September 22 and 23, 2016, at the Minnesota CLE Conference Center in Minneapolis.

Partner Samuel T. Lockner will serve as co-moderator of the discussion “Ask Questions First, Then File: The Importance of Pre-Suit Investigation,” on Thursday, September 22, which will focus on issues a patent owner should take into consideration prior to filing a patent lawsuit. Carlson Caspers will also be providing six event registrations on behalf of its clients.

Carlson Caspers and Four Partners Named to 2016 Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – September 15, 2016] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranked intellectual property law firm, is pleased to announce that Intellectual Asset Management has named the firm and four of its partners — Alan G. Carlson, Philip P. Caspers, Timothy A. Lindquist and J. Derek Vandenburgh — to the publication’s 2016 IAM Patent 1000 in the category “Litigation.”

In this most recent edition of the IAM Patent 1000, Carlson Caspers is described as “best known for its patent litigation prowess.” The firm is further praised for its “strong following within the generic community,” with the editors also noting that “[i]t capitalises on plenty of opportunities outside the life sciences space, too; a concentration of Minnesota-based companies across multiple sectors regularly come calling when their innovations are threatened.”

Carlson has more than 40 years of experience representing plaintiffs and defendants in jury and bench trials throughout the United States in almost every sort of intellectual property case. He has won a number of multimillion-dollar jury verdicts in diverse technologies, and is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers. A client quoted in IAM Patent 1000 says about Carlson, “He knows all the tricks of the trade and, ultimately, how to prevail… [he] is a worthy adversary who focuses on all the right things.”

Caspers has more than 27 years of experience concentrated on litigating patent portfolios. Leveraging a technology background and real world experience, he brings sound business judgment to every case and excels at credibly transforming the analysis of complex technology and patent issues into easy to understand arguments. He advises clients in all phases of patent cases, including Markman hearings, dispositive motions, post grant proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeals Board, district court trials, and appeals before the Federal Circuit. The IAM Patent 1000 editorial team says about Caspers, “Nearly 30 years of standout results adorn the rich CV of this commercially savvy operator.”

Lindquist focuses his practice on patent disputes, including all phases of patent litigation in federal district and appellate courts, as well as in mediation and arbitration forums. He also conducts infringement and validity studies and develops business plans for patent portfolios. The editors of IAM Patent 1000 note that he “isn’t just a litigator, though — he is an astute strategic counsellor with a great bedside manner.”

Vandenburgh emphasizes efficient litigation management, successful dispositive motion practice and appellate work, and sound litigation counseling. He has advised clients on various matters, including disputes concerning patents, trademarks, trade secrets and design patents, claim construction, and appeals before the Federal Circuit. In the IAM Patent 1000, clients describe him as “just awesome” and say “what stands out is how client oriented he is.”

IAM identifies the top patent practitioners in key jurisdictions around the globe. The IAM Patent 1000 is compiled following an extensive research process that includes more than 1500 interviews with attorneys at law, patent attorneys and in-house counsel to gather market intelligence on leading players in the field. Only those individuals identified by market sources for their exceptional skill sets and profound insights into patent matters feature in the IAM Patent 1000. Firms qualify for a listing on the basis of their depth of expertise, market presence and the level of work on which they are typically engaged.

In addition to IAM Patent 1000, the American College of Trial Lawyers, Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, Managing IP, Corp INTL, Forbes Legal Black Book, and other ratings agencies and publications have recognized Carlson Caspers and its individual attorneys for excellence in intellectual property litigation and counseling. The firm has an established reputation for success across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as wireless, medical devices, life sciences and pharmaceuticals.

Carlson Caspers Sponsors Volunteer Lawyers Network 50th Anniversary Celebration

Carlson Caspers, a top-ranked intellectual property law firm, is honored to be a sponsor of the 2016 Volunteer Lawyers Network 50^th Anniversary Riverfront Celebration, to be held Thursday, September 15, at the Nicollet Island Park Pavilion in Minneapolis, Minnesota. As a Friend of VLN, the firm is pleased to honor the organization for its half century of work providing civil legal services to and promoting the basic human needs of low-income people through volunteer attorneys.

Six Carlson Caspers Attorneys Included in The Best Lawyers in America 2017

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – August 16, 2016] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranked intellectual property law firm, is pleased to announce that six of its partners have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2017 in their respective legal disciplines. Alan G. Carlson, Philip P. Caspers, Timothy A. Lindquist, Tara C. Norgard, J. Derek Vandenburgh and Douglas J. Williams have all been named in the field of Litigation – Intellectual Property (Minneapolis). Caspers, Lindquist, Vandenburgh, and Williams also are ranked by Best Lawyers® in Litigation – Patent (Minneapolis).

Carlson has been included in The Best Lawyers in America since 1991, and has more than 40 years of experience representing plaintiffs and defendants in jury and bench trials throughout the United States in almost every sort of intellectual property case. In 2010, Best Lawyers named Carlson “Lawyer of the Year 2010, Intellectual Property Law (Minnesota).” He has won a number of multimillion-dollar jury verdicts in diverse technologies, and is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers.

Caspers, listed in The Best Lawyers in America since 2001, has more than 27 years of experience concentrated on litigating patent portfolios. In 2016, Best Lawyers named Caspers “Lawyer of the Year, Litigation – Patent (Minneapolis).” Leveraging a technology background and real world experience, he brings sound business judgment to every case and excels at credibly transforming the analysis of complex technology and patent issues into easy to understand arguments. He advises clients in all phases of patent cases, including Markman hearings, dispositive motions, post grant proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeals Board, district court trials, and appeals before the Federal Circuit.

Lindquist has been named to The Best Lawyers in America since 2007 and focuses his practice on patent disputes, including all phases of patent litigation in federal district and appellate courts, as well as in mediation and arbitration forums. He also conducts infringement and validity studies, and develops business plans for patent portfolios.

Norgard, listed in The Best Lawyers in America since 2015, is a litigator who focuses on patent cases and complex litigation involving medical devices, financial systems, consumer goods, and other technologies. She has secured victories in district and appellate courts, and arbitrations across the country, and helped negotiate multimillion-dollar, client-favorable settlements.

Vandenburgh has been included in The Best Lawyers in America since 2007. In 2016, Best Lawyers named Vandenburgh “Lawyer of the Year, Litigation – Intellectual Property (Minneapolis).” His practice emphasizes efficient litigation management, successful dispositive motion practice and appellate work, and sound litigation counseling. He has litigated a wide variety of matters, including disputes concerning patents, trademarks, trade secrets and design patents, claim construction, and appeals before the Federal Circuit.

Williams, listed in The Best Lawyers in America since 1995, focuses on litigation involving medical device, biotechnology, chemical, software, semiconductor, and business method patents. He has tried dozens of intellectual property cases across the nation and is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers.

Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers lists are compiled based on an exhaustive peer-review evaluation. Over 83,000 leading attorneys globally are eligible to vote, and more than 13 million votes have been received to date on the legal abilities of other lawyers based on their specific practice areas around the world. For the 2017 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, 7.3 million votes were analyzed, which resulted in almost 55,000 leading lawyers being included in the new edition. Lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed; therefore, inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor. Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers “the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice.”

In addition to The Best Lawyers in America, the American College of Trial Lawyers, Chambers USA, Super Lawyers, Managing IP, Corp INTL, Forbes Legal Black Book, and other ratings agencies and publications have recognized Carlson Caspers and its individual attorneys for excellence in intellectual property litigation and counseling. The firm has an established reputation for success across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as wireless, medical devices, life sciences and pharmaceuticals.

Eleven Carlson Caspers Attorneys Included in 2016 Super Lawyers Business Edition

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – July 5, 2016] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranked intellectual property law firm, is pleased to announce that eleven of its partners have been included in the 2016 Super Lawyers Business Edition. Alan G. Carlson, Philip P. Caspers, J. Derek Vandenburgh, Timothy A. Lindquist, Mark D. Schuman, Dennis C. Bremer, Jeffer Ali, Samuel A. Hamer, Tara C. Norgard, and Todd S. Werner have been named as top lawyers in Intellectual Property-Litigation, and Douglas J. Williams has been included in the list of top lawyers in Intellectual Property.

Vandenburgh’s practice emphasizes efficient litigation management, successful dispositive motion practice and appellate work, and sound litigation counseling. He has litigated a wide variety of matters, including disputes concerning patents, trademarks, trade secrets and design patents, claim construction, and appeals before the Federal Circuit.

Lindquist focuses his practice on patent disputes, including all phases of patent litigation in federal, district, and appellate courts, as well as in mediation and arbitration forums. He also conducts infringement and validity studies, and develops business plans for patent portfolios.

Schuman’s practice encompasses contested matters in the U.S. district courts, state courts, and administrative agencies. He has participated in numerous district court trials to the bench, and to juries on matters related to patents, trademarks, and other intellectual property rights. He also has participated in numerous Markman hearings.

Bremer has 20 years of litigation experience. His practice emphasizes intellectual property litigation and dispute resolution, with a particular focus on patent and trade secret litigation. Early in his career, he utilized his electrical engineering and computer science background to assist in creating and developing patent portfolios for his clients.

Ali is a litigator who advises and represents clients in intellectual property matters, with particular emphasis in the life sciences. Having obtained a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and practiced as a pharmacist before attending law school, he has represented some of the world’s largest generic pharmaceutical companies in generic pharmaceutical ANDA patent litigation.

Hamer focuses on patent litigation and counseling. He has worked with leading technology companies in developing domestic and international enforcement strategies that involve complex technologies. He also negotiates complex patent licenses, advises on developing and managing IP portfolios, conducts infringement and validity studies and opinions, and provides due diligence and counseling on intellectual property issues in mergers and acquisitions.

Norgard is a litigator who focuses on patent cases and complex litigation involving medical devices, financial systems, consumer goods, and other technologies. She has secured victories in district and appellate courts, and arbitrations across the country, and helped negotiate multimillion-dollar, client-favorable settlements.

Werner practices complex commercial litigation, focusing on patent, trade secret, and trademark litigation. Leveraging his biochemistry background, he has extensive experience representing generic pharmaceutical companies, challenging the patent rights of their competitors through ANDA litigation as well as nutraceutical companies engaged in patent disputes.

Williams focuses on litigation involving medical device, biotechnology, chemical, software, semiconductor, and business method patents. He has tried dozens of intellectual property cases across the nation, and is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers.

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Carlson Caspers and its individual attorneys are recognized for excellence in intellectual property litigation and counseling by their peers and clients, as shown by their inclusion in Super Lawyers Business Edition, as well as The Best Lawyers in America, the American College of Trial Lawyers, Chambers USA, Managing IP, IAM Patent 1000, Corp INTL, Forbes Legal Black Book, Wired, and other ratings agencies and publications. The firm has an established reputation for success across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and wireless.

Carlson Caspers Secures $50 Million Patent Infringement Victory on Behalf of Exmark

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – May 11, 2016] Carlson Caspers recently won another major victory for its client, Exmark Manufacturing Co., a Beatrice, Nebraska-based division of The Toro Company, a global provider of outdoor solutions and equipment headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota. Last September, a jury in the United States District Court in Omaha awarded Exmark more than $24.2 million for Briggs & Stratton’s willful infringement of Exmark’s patent directed to an improved commercial lawnmower. That jury award was reported as one of the largest in Nebraska history.

Now, after post-trial hearings and argument, Senior United States District Judge Joseph F. Bataillon has doubled the jury’s award in light of the willful nature of Briggs & Stratton’s infringement. Judge Bataillon further awarded Exmark prejudgment and post judgment interest, as well as the costs associated with the lawsuit. Significantly, he also denied a series of post-trial motions filed by Briggs & Stratton, including a request for a new trial. In total, Carlson Caspers secured a final judgment for Exmark of more than $50 million.

Carlson Caspers worked closely with Exmark’s in-house counsel to prepare the case, present the case at trial, and argue post-trial motions. The Carlson Caspers team was led by Derek Vandenburgh and included Joe Winkels and Alex Rinn.

The Best Lawyers in America, the American College of Trial Lawyers, Chambers USA, Super Lawyers, Managing IP, IAM Patent 1000, Corp INTL, Forbes Legal Black Book, Wired and other ratings agencies and publications have recognized Carlson Caspers and its individual attorneys for excellence in intellectual property litigation and counseling. The firm has an established reputation for success across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as wireless, medical devices, life sciences and pharmaceuticals.

Carlson Caspers Sponsors American Intellectual Property Law 2016 Spring Meeting in Minneapolis

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – May 09, 2016] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranked intellectual property law firm, is honored to sponsor the 2016 Spring Meeting of the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA), to be held May 18-20 at the Hilton Minneapolis in Minneapolis, Minnesota. As a Bronze Sponsor of the Technology Center, the firm will help provide a special area within the hotel in which attendees can check for and respond to email and handle ongoing business issues without leaving the main conference space. Carlson Caspers is proud to play a role in making this event a success.

Carlson Caspers and its individual attorneys are recognized for excellence in intellectual property litigation and counseling by their peers and clients, as shown by their inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America, the American College of Trial Lawyers, Chambers USA, Managing IP, Super Lawyers, IAM Patent 1000, Forbes Legal Black Book, Corporate INTL and other ratings agencies and publications. The firm has an established reputation for success across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals and wireless.

Three Carlson Caspers Partners Named 2016 IP Stars; J. Derek Vandenburgh Honored as Outstanding IP Litigator

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – May 2, 2016] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranked intellectual property law firm, is pleased to announce that three of its partners — Alan G. Carlson, Philip P. Caspers and J. Derek Vandenburgh — have been named 2016 “IP Stars” by Managing IP magazine, a publication of Euromoney Legal Media Group. During the publication’s North America Awards 2016 dinner, held on March 17 at the Four Seasons in Washington, DC, Vandenburgh also was honored for individual achievement and named Outstanding IP Litigator–Minnesota.

Drawing on thousands of interviews and surveys with industry clients and peers, IP Stars identifies the leading intellectual property attorneys in more than 70 jurisdictions across the United States and around the world, including the most active for IP protection, exploitation and enforcement.

Caspers has more than 28 years of experience concentrated on litigating patent portfolios. Leveraging a technology background and real-world experience, he brings sound business judgment to every case and excels at credibly transforming the analysis of complex technology and patent issues into easy-to-understand arguments. He advises clients in all phases of patent cases, including Markman hearings, dispositive motions, post-grant proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeals Board, district court trials, and appeals before the Federal Circuit.

Vandenburgh emphasizes efficient litigation management, successful dispositive motion practice and appellate work, and sound litigation counseling. He has litigated a wide variety of matters, including disputes concerning patents, trademarks, trade secrets and design patents, claim construction, and appeals before the Federal Circuit.

Each year, IP Stars obtain information from law firms and IP agencies, and their clients, through surveys and interviews. The research team scrutinizes the information and conducts its own independent research before producing the firm ranking tables and list of leading IP practitioners. The IP Stars handbooks are distributed to the worldwide readership of Managing IP magazine and at leading industry events.

Carlson Caspers and its individual attorneys are recognized for excellence in intellectual property litigation and counseling by their peers and clients, as shown by their inclusion in the IP Stars list of Managing IP as well as The Best Lawyers in America, the American College of Trial Lawyers, Chambers USA, Super Lawyers, IAM Patent 1000, Corp INTL, Forbes Legal Black Book, and other ratings agencies and publications. The firm has an established reputation for success across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals and wireless.

Carlson Caspers Women Lawyers Named Among 2016 “Top Women Attorneys in Minnesota,” Tara Norgard Listed in “Top 50”

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – March 18, 2016] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranked intellectual property law firm based in Minneapolis, is pleased to announce that Tara C. Norgard has been included in Super Lawyers’ list of 2016 “Top 50 Women Minnesota Super Lawyers.” Norgard has also, and once again, been named a Super Lawyer in the area of Intellectual Property Litigation by Thomson Reuters, the world’s leading news and information company. The list of top 50 women lawyers in Minnesota includes those attorneys who have achieved the highest research scores based on Super Lawyers’ proprietary process.

Carlson Caspers lawyers Sarah M. Stensland, Alexandra J. Olson and Jennell C. Bilek have again been named Rising Stars in Intellectual Property Litigation. All four firm lawyers appear in the most recent list of “Top Women Attorneys in Minnesota” published in the April 2016 issue of Mpls. St.Paul Magazine.

Norgard focuses her practice on patent cases and complex litigation involving medical devices, financial systems, consumer goods and other technologies. She has secured victories in district and appellate courts and arbitrations countrywide and helped negotiate multimillion-dollar, client-favorable settlements.

Stensland practices intellectual property law with a focus on patent litigation, using her background in chemical engineering to develop a solid command of her clients’ technologies and help businesses understand and protect the full market value of their products and processes. She represents U.S.-based and multinational corporations in patent infringement actions, with an emphasis on defending generic pharmaceutical companies in Hatch-Waxman (ANDA) litigation, as well as in trademark infringement matters.

Olson practices intellectual property law with an emphasis on patent litigation. She uses her engineering background to represent clients in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. In addition to her intellectual property practice, she has also provided pro bono representation in Minnesota’s Housing Court.

Bilek focuses on patent and trade secret litigation. She also represents clients in the healthcare industry on related counseling and opinion work. Among recent matters, she represented clients in Hatch-Waxman litigation involving medications for the treatment of pain, cancer, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and high cholesterol.

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Carlson Caspers and its individual attorneys are recognized for excellence in intellectual property litigation and counseling by their peers and clients, as shown by their inclusion in Super Lawyers as well as The Best Lawyers in America, the American College of Trial Lawyers, Chambers USA, Managing IP, IAM Patent 1000, Corp INTL, Forbes Legal Black Book and other ratings agencies and publications. The firm has an established reputation for success across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals and wireless.

Diversity Scholarship Applications Need to be Submitted by March 1, 2016

[Minneapolis, Minnesota February 17, 2016] Carlson Caspers wants to remind Diversity Scholarship Applicants that the March 1, 2016 deadline for applying is only a couple of weeks away. For more information about the scholarship, eligibility requirements and the application process, please click here.

Carlson Caspers Defeats Purdue’s Appeal of Invalidity Verdicts of OxyContin® Patents

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – February 5, 2016] Carlson Caspers claimed a series of victories at both the district court and Federal Circuit to pave the way for Teva to begin selling generic forms of the multi-billion dollar product OxyContin®. Purdue held a large and growing portfolio of patents covering the active ingredient and formulation of OxyContin®. Three of these patents were directed to oxycodone having low levels of an unwanted impurity, called the “Low ABUK” patents, while two of these patents were directed to formulations having tamper-resistant properties, namely, crush resistance and gelling. Following a bench trial, Judge Stein of the Southern District of New York held that the Low ABUK patents were invalid as obvious, the crush resistance patent was invalid as both anticipated and obvious, and the gelling patent was invalid for indefiniteness. With respect to the crush resistance patent, Carlson Caspers convinced Judge Stein that a prior art patent taught formulations that inherently conferred the claimed crush resistance. (This verdict had implications extending beyond OxyContin®, as the crush-resistance patent was listed in the Orange Book as covering for additional products such as Opana ER®.) With respect to the gelling patent, Judge Stein concluded that the term was so vague as to satisfy the now abandoned “insolubly ambiguous” standard.

In the wake of this win, Carlson Caspers led the efforts in a second trial involving another patent listed in the Orange Book for OxyContin®. This patent was directed to oxycodone dosage forms that yield solutions having high viscosities when dissolved in water in order to prevent illicit injection. Judge Stein invalidated the patent as obvious, and further found one of the asserted claims invalid for indefiniteness. In reaching its decision, the court credited significant testimony elicited by the direct examinations performed by Carlson Caspers, as well as admissions secured by Carlson Caspers during cross-examination of Plaintiffs’ marquee validity witness.

Purdue appealed the invalidity judgments of the Low ABUK patents and the crush resistance patent to the Federal Circuit. Carlson Caspers defeated these efforts. The Federal Circuit affirmed the court’s judgment of anticipation of the crush resistance patent, finding that while McGinity did not discuss the breaking strength of the tablets, Teva’s expert, offered “experimental results [that] indicate[d] unanimously, reliably, clearly, and convincingly that any tablet made according to the McGinity Application would exhibit this characteristic.” The court considered this experimental evidence “pivotal” to Teva’s inherency defense.

Purdue had yet more patents covering its products, but these victories enabled Teva to land a settlement agreement permitting it to sell generic versions of OxyContin®.

Carlson Caspers and its individual attorneys are recognized for excellence in intellectual property litigation and counseling by their peers and clients, as shown by their inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America, the American College of Trial Lawyers, Chambers USA, Super Lawyers, Managing IP, IAM Patent 1000, Corp INTL, Forbes Legal Black Book and other ratings agencies and publications. The firm has an established reputation for success across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals and wireless.

Purdue had yet more patents covering its products, but these victories enabled Teva to land a settlement agreement permitting it to sell generic versions of OxyContin®.

Carlson Caspers and its individual attorneys are recognized for excellence in intellectual property litigation and counseling by their peers and clients, as shown by their inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America, the American College of Trial Lawyers, Chambers USA, Super Lawyers, Managing IP, IAM Patent 1000, Corp INTL, Forbes Legal Black Book and other ratings agencies and publications. The firm has an established reputation for success across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals and wireless.

Carlson Caspers Launches Diversity Scholarship

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – January 27, 2016] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranked intellectual property law firm, is pleased to announce the launch of its 1L Diversity Scholarship Program in 2016. The program will provide annually up to two $5,000 scholarships to prospective law students who are pursuing or have obtained a degree in a technical or scientific discipline and who are committed to practicing intellectual property law in Minnesota. Scholarship recipients will also be considered for a paid internship at Carlson Caspers during the summer prior to entering law school and for a paid clerkship during the summers after their first and second years of law school.

“Our new diversity scholarship is a direct example of our firm’s commitment to promoting diversity in the field of intellectual property law,” said Carlson Caspers founding partner Alan G. Carlson. “We believe that inclusion is the foundation for a vibrant work environment and unparalleled client service, and that success in this area requires ongoing and active engagement within our firm and the broader community. We look forward to supporting the professional education of promising law students.”

To be eligible for the Diversity Scholarship, a student must have earned or expect to earn by 2016 a degree in engineering, chemistry, physics, life sciences, pharmacy, or computer science, and have been accepted and will attend an ABA-accredited law school beginning in the fall of 2016. The applicant also must intend to practice intellectual property law in the Twin Cities and must not be the recipient of any other diversity scholarship awarded by another law firm.

The deadline to apply for the scholarship is March 1, 2016. For more information about the scholarship, eligibility requirements and the application process, please click here.

Carlson Caspers and its individual attorneys are recognized for excellence in intellectual property litigation and counseling by their peers and clients, as shown by their inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America, the American College of Trial Lawyers, Chambers USA, Managing IP, IAM Patent 1000, Super Lawyers, Corp INTL, Forbes Legal Black Book, Wired and other ratings agencies and publications. The firm has an established reputation for success across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals and wireless.

Attorney Gary J. Speier Joins Intellectual Property Law Firm Carlson Caspers

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – January 18, 2016] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranked intellectual property law firm based in Minneapolis, is pleased to announce that Gary J. Speier has joined the firm as a partner. Speier brings to the firm and its clients decades of IP experience as a registered patent attorney and as a highly trained chemist with firsthand industry experience and several peer-reviewed, scientific publications to his credit. Speier focuses his legal practice on the life sciences and pharmaceutical sectors.

Speier provides counsel on a broad range of patent-related matters and regularly conducts pre-suit investigations, intellectual property valuations and IP due diligence. He provides freedom-to-operate clearance reviews and opinions relating to infringement and validity, and develops patent procurement and patent prosecution strategies for domestic, international and foreign jurisdictions. He has been involved in numerous post-grant proceedings before the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

“We are pleased to welcome Gary to the firm,” said Alan G. Carlson, the firm’s co-founding partner. “His deep experience and unique skill set will undoubtedly bring exceptional value to our clients.”

In addition to his work in the pharmaceutical arena, Speier’s practice covers a variety of other technologies, including medical devices, drug delivery systems, natural products, nutraceuticals, polymers, biofuels, renewable energy, sustainable chemistry, process manufacturing, solar silicon purification, agriculture, pesticides and organic synthesis.

After earning his graduate degree in chemistry, Speier worked as a medicinal chemist at Sterling Winthrop Pharmaceuticals. Previously, he worked as a law clerk in the patent group at SmithKline Beecham (now Glaxo SmithKline). Speier is a named inventor on several US patents and has been an invited lecturer in the United States, Europe and Asia on various IP topics, including freedom to operate, Paragraph IV opinions and IP valuation. He is also the owner and moderator of the Freedom to Operate (FTO) and IP Due Diligence discussion group on LinkedIn. He has been named by Super Lawyers as a “Rising Star.”

Carlson Caspers and its individual attorneys are recognized for excellence in intellectual property litigation and counseling by their peers and clients, as shown by their inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America, the American College of Trial Lawyers, Chambers USA, Super Lawyers, Managing IP, IAM Patent 1000, Corp INTL, Forbes Legal Black Book and other ratings agencies and publications. The firm has an established reputation for success across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals and wireless.

Carlson Caspers Named to Wired Magazine’s List of “50 IP Law Firms to Keep in Mind”

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – November 13, 2015] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranked intellectual property law firm, is pleased to announce it has been selected for inclusion in Wired magazine’s 2015 list of “50 Intellectual Property Law Firms to Keep in Mind.” The listing appears in the November 2015 issue of Wired.

Firms were chosen for the list based on the number of attorneys at the firm who were selected to the 2014 Super Lawyers list. These lawyers are noted for excellence in the practice of intellectual property law and intellectual property litigation.

Carlson Caspers and its individual attorneys are recognized for excellence in intellectual property litigation and counseling by their peers and clients, as shown by their inclusion in Super Lawyers Business Edition, as well as The Best Lawyers in America, the American College of Trial Lawyers, Chambers USA, Managing IP, IAM Patent 1000, Corp INTL, Forbes Legal Black Book and other ratings agencies and publications. The firm has an established reputation for success across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals and wireless.

Eleven Carlson Caspers Attorneys Included in 2015 Super Lawyers Business Edition

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – November 3, 2015] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranked intellectual property law firm, is pleased to announce that eleven of its partners have been included in the 2015 Super Lawyers Business Edition. Jeffer Ali, Dennis C. Bremer, Alan G. Carlson, Philip P. Caspers, Samuel A. Hamer, Timothy A. Lindquist, Tara C. Norgard, Mark D. Schuman, J. Derek Vandenburgh and Todd S. Werner have been named as top lawyers in Intellectual Property-Litigation, and Douglas J. Williams has been included in the list of top lawyers in Intellectual Property. The firm received this honor because of the number of attorneys from the firm who were selected to a Super Lawyers list within a business-related practice area.

Caspers has more than 27 years of experience concentrated on litigating patent portfolios. Leveraging a technology background and real world experience, he advises clients in all phases of patent cases, including Markman hearings, dispositive motions, post grant proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeals Board, district court trials, and appeals before the Federal Circuit.

Schuman’s practice encompasses contested matters in the U.S. district courts, state courts and administrative agencies. He has participated in numerous district court trials to the bench and to juries on matters related to patents, trademarks and other intellectual property rights. He also has participated in numerous Markman hearings.

Werner practices complex commercial litigation, focusing on patent, trade secret, and trademark litigation. Leveraging his biochemistry background, he has extensive experience representing generic pharmaceutical companies challenging the patent rights of their competitors through ANDA litigation as well as nutraceutical companies engaged in patent disputes.

Williams focuses on litigation involving medical device, biotechnology, chemical, software, semiconductor and business method patents. He has tried dozens of intellectual property cases across the nation and is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers.

Carlson Caspers and its individual attorneys are recognized for excellence in intellectual property litigation and counseling by their peers and clients, as shown by their inclusion in Super Lawyers Business Edition, as well as The Best Lawyers in America, the American College of Trial Lawyers, Chambers USA, Managing IP, IAM Patent 1000, Corp INTL, Forbes Legal Black Book, Wired and other ratings agencies and publications. The firm has an established reputation for success across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals and wireless.

U.S. News-Best Lawyers Names Carlson Caspers a 2016 Tier 1 Law Firm

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – November 2, 2015] Carlson Caspers is pleased to announce that it has once again been ranked as a top law firm by U.S. News-Best Lawyers® in the publication’s 2016 list of “Best Law Firms.” As in previous years, Carlson Caspers has received a Tier 1 ranking in the areas of Litigation-Intellectual Property and Litigation-Patent for the Minneapolis metropolitan region.

Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. The Best Lawyers rankings are based on an exhaustive peer-review survey in which almost 50,000 leading attorneys cast nearly five million votes on the legal abilities of other lawyers in their practice areas. Lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed, making inclusion in Best Lawyers a singular honor. Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers “the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice.”

Carlson Caspers and its individual attorneys are recognized for excellence in intellectual property litigation and counseling by their peers and clients, as shown by their inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America, as well as the American College of Trial Lawyers, Chambers USA, Super Lawyers, Managing IP, IAM Patent 1000, Corp INTL, Forbes Legal Black Book, Wired and other ratings agencies and publications. The firm has an established reputation for success across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals and wireless.

Carlson Caspers Sponsors 2015 Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation Gala

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – October 22, 2015] Carlson Caspers is honored to continue its tradition of sponsoring the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation’s annual Heartbeat Gala. The Heartbeat Gala is one of the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation’s primary fundraising events, allowing supporters of world-class cardiovascular research and education to promote and celebrate the mission of the organization: a world without heart disease. Carlson Caspers is proud to play a role in making this event a success.

Carlson Caspers and its individual attorneys are recognized for excellence in intellectual property litigation and counseling by their peers and clients, as shown by their inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America, the American College of Trial Lawyers, Chambers USA, Super Lawyers, Managing IP, IAM Patent 1000, Corp INTL, Forbes Legal Black Book, Wired and other ratings agencies and publications. The firm has an established reputation for success across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals and wireless.

Carlson Caspers Attorneys Presentation on Teva v. Sandoz, PGRs and IPRs and Double Patenting

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – October 8, 2015] Mark D. Schuman, Iain A. McIntyre, Sarah M. Stensland and Jennell C. Bilek, attorneys at Minneapolis-based Carlson Caspers, a top-ranked intellectual property law firm, were featured presenters at a conference in Israel for an international pharmaceutical company. Topics presented and discussed were, “Teva v. Sandoz: Has anything changed in §112 determinations?”; “Post-Grant Proceedings at the US Patent Office: PGRs and IPRs” and “Non-Statutory Obviousness-Type Double Patenting”.

At Carlson Caspers, Mr. Schuman has extensive experience representing generic pharmaceutical companies challenging the patent rights of competitors through ANDA litigation. He recently secured significant victories for an international pharmaceutical company related to the pain medication Oxycontin. Mr. McIntyre dedicates most of his time to high technology patent issues using his strong technical background and significant expertise in Patent Office practice and procedure. Ms. Stensland’s practice focuses on defending generic pharmaceutical companies in Hatch-Waxman litigation. As a pharmacist, Ms. Bilek blends her scientific, business and legal knowledge to help clients reach favorable outcomes.

The Best Lawyers in America, the American College of Trial Lawyers, Chambers USA, Super Lawyers, Managing IP, Corp INTL, Forbes Legal Black Book, and other ratings agencies and publications have recognized Carlson Caspers and its individual attorneys for excellence in intellectual property litigation and counseling. The firm has an established reputation for success across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as wireless, medical devices, life sciences and pharmaceuticals.

Carlson Caspers Wins Patent Infringement Victory on Behalf of Exmark

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – September 22, 2015] Carlson Caspers recently won an important victory for its client, Exmark Manufacturing Co., a Beatrice, Nebraska-based division of The Toro Company, a global provider of outdoor solutions and equipment headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota. In what has been reported as one of the largest awards in Nebraska history, a jury in the United States District Court in Omaha awarded Exmark more than $24.2 million, determining that Briggs & Stratton had willfully infringed on Exmark’s patent directed to an improved commercial lawn mower.

In a statement following the jury’s decision, Exmark spokesperson Branden Happel said, “We are pleased with the jury’s verdict in this case. We work hard to develop innovative products and solutions to help our customers, and vigorously protect and defend our patents and other intellectual property rights.”

Carlson Caspers worked closely with Exmark’s in-house counsel to prepare the case and presented the case at trial. The Carlson Caspers team was led by Derek Vandenburgh and included Joe Winkels and Alex Rinn.

Carlson Caspers Welcomes Associates Louwagie and Trichi

Carlson Caspers is pleased to welcome two new associates, Nathan D. Louwagie and Saukshmya Trichi.

Louwagie is a recent graduate of the University of Minnesota Law School. He previously earned a bachelor’s degree from Saint John’s University in Collegeville, MN in chemistry. Nate is also a registered patent agent with the USPTO.

Trichi is a recent graduate of Harvard Law School with a Master of Laws degree. She has prior pharmaceutical litigation experience as an attorney in New Delhi, India.

The American College of Trial Lawyers, Chambers and Partners, Legal 500, Best Lawyers in American and Super Lawyers have recognized Carlson Caspers for excellence in intellectual property litigation and counseling. The firm has an established reputation for success across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as wireless, medical devices, life science and pharmaceuticals.

Carlson Caspers Partner Tara C. Norgard Named Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – September 1, 2015] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranked intellectual property law firm, is pleased to announce that partner Tara C. Norgard has been named a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America (LCA). The LCA is an invitation-only trial lawyer honorary society established to reflect the new face of the American bar. Membership is limited to 3,500 Fellows, representing less than one-half of one percent of American lawyers.

In welcoming Norgard to the organization, the LCA offered praise for her “outstanding reputation and extensive experience in litigation,” and noted that “[y]our professional excellence and integrity speak for themselves, and your commitment to diversity is central to our mission.”

Norgard is actively involved in the leadership of the Federal Bar Association, serving on the Executive Committee and Board of Directors for the Minnesota Chapter, and as chair of the Markman Study Group, a joint project of the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota and the Minnesota FBA. She is recognized among the Best Lawyers in America® and Super Lawyers® and has earned the Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent® rating from her peers for the highest level of professional excellence. Norgard is also a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation.

Within the firm, Norgard is the firm’s chief marketing partner and co-founder and co-chair of its committee on diversity and inclusion, which is committed to ensuring that people of diverse backgrounds and beliefs are involved in all levels of the firm, client relationships, and the community as a whole.

The composition of the LCA is aggressively diverse, with recognition of excellence among American litigation and trial counsel across all segments of the bar. The purpose of the LCA is to recognize deserving, experienced and highly qualified lawyers, to provide an outlet for scholarly authorship of legal articles on trial and litigation practice, to provide additional sources for professional development, to promote superior advocacy and ethical standards in the practice of law, to assist in community involvement by its membership, and to advance a superior judiciary, by taking relevant positions on issues of legislation affecting judicial compensation and/or benefits, as well as those affecting the American litigation processes.

Carlson Caspers Partner Tara C. Norgard to Moderate Panel on Americans with Disabilities Act

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – August 28, 2015] Tara C. Norgard, a partner at Minneapolis-based Carlson Caspers, a top-ranked intellectual property law firm, will serve as the panel moderator for a seminar entitled “Civil Litigation Series: Justice for People with Disabilities – Access to the Courts.” The event will be broadcast live via webcast from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Monday, August 31, 2015, at www.minncle.org.

Serving on the panel will be Judge Donovan W. Frank, U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota; Magistrate Judge Steven E. Rau, U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota; Greg Brooker, First Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Minnesota; James C. Backstrom, Dakota County Attorney; and Karen Loven, Advocate.

The program will address issues of bias that can arise concerning people with disabilities, including challenges to traditional notions of diversity to include people with disabilities, issues of ethics and bias in representing people with mental disabilities, an overview of fundamental legal rights and the role of the courts; developing areas of the law (such as employment issues), and fair access to the court system, including witness competency.

Norgard is a litigator who focuses on patent cases and complex litigation involving medical devices, financial systems, consumer goods and other technologies. She has secured victories in district and appellate courts and arbitrations across the country, and helped negotiate multimillion-dollar, client-favorable settlements. Norgard is co-founder and co-chair of the firm’s committee on diversity and inclusion, which is committed to ensuring that people of diverse backgrounds and beliefs are involved in all levels of the firm, client relationships, and the community as a whole.

Carlson Caspers engages in numerous organizations and activities focused on diversity within their community, such as Twin Cities Diversity in Practice, Minnesota Women Lawyers, and the Minnesota Hispanic Bar Association, and encourages and supports programs that promote diversity in the legal profession.

Carlson Caspers Partner Todd S. Werner to Speak on the Supreme Court’s Teva and Nautilus Decisions at 2015 Midwest IP Institute

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – August 21, 2015] Todd S. Werner, a partner at Minneapolis-based Carlson Caspers, a top-ranked intellectual property law firm, will be a featured presenter at the 2015 Midwest IP Institute sponsored by Minnesota Continuing Legal Education. Mr. Werner and his co-panelist, Molly Kocialski, Senior Patent Counsel at Oracle, will be speaking on the topic “Same Difference? Claim Construction and Indefiniteness After Teva and Nautilus.” The presentation will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 17, at the Minnesota CLE Conference Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The Supreme Court’s decision in Sandoz v. Teva had the potential to provide greater certainty to district court claim construction rulings, while the modified “reasonable certainty” indefiniteness standard set forth in Biosig Instruments v. Nautilus opened the door to a reinvigorated 112 defense. This panel will examine the extent to which these seemingly landmark decisions have altered the world of claim construction, and whether the combined impact of these decisions has had a meaningful impact on indefiniteness.

At Carlson Caspers, Mr. Werner’s practice focuses on patent litigation and counseling, and technology transfer. Leveraging his background in biochemistry, he has extensive experience representing generic pharmaceutical companies challenging the patent rights of competitors through ANDA litigation, and advising nutraceutical companies engaged in patent disputes. Mr. Werner has successfully represented clients in important victories in federal appellate and district courts across the country, has been named a Super Lawyer by Minnesota Super Lawyers, and was a member of the Carlson Caspers team profiled in Business India.

Two Carlson Caspers Attorneys Named 2016 Lawyers of the Year, Four More also Named Best Lawyers in America

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – August 17, 2015] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranked intellectual property law firm, is pleased to announce that two of its partners were recently named by The Best Lawyers in America© 2016 as “Lawyer of the Year” in their respective legal disciplines. Philip P. Caspers was honored as top lawyer for Litigation-Patent (Minneapolis) and J. Derek Vandenburgh was given the highest honor for Litigation-Intellectual Property (Minneapolis). The Lawyer of the Year award is an extremely prestigious honor given to only one lawyer per practice area in each metropolitan region, and is based on receiving the highest peer ratings overall.

Each of the two partners also earned a U.S. News-Best Lawyers listing for Minneapolis: Caspers was named in the area of Litigation-Intellectual Property and Vandenburgh was included in the list of top practitioners in Litigation-Patent.

In addition to Caspers and Vandenburgh, four more Carlson Caspers partners also are honored in the current edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Alan G. Carlson, Timothy A. Lindquist, Tara C. Norgard and Douglas J. Williams have all been named in the field of Litigation-Intellectual Property (Minneapolis). Lindquist and Williams also are ranked by Best Lawyers in Litigation-Patent (Minneapolis).

Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey. Tens of thousands of leading attorneys cast millions of votes on the legal abilities of other lawyers in their practice areas. Lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed; therefore, inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor. Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers “the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice.”

Carlson has been included in The Best Lawyers in America since 1991, and has more than 40 years of experience representing plaintiffs and defendants in jury and bench trials throughout the United States in almost every sort of intellectual property case. In 2010, Best Lawyers named Alan as “Lawyer of the Year 2010, Intellectual Property Law – Minnesota.” He has won a number of multimillion-dollar jury verdicts in diverse technologies, and is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers.

Caspers, listed in The Best Lawyers in America since 2001, has more than 27 years of experience concentrated on litigating patent portfolios. Leveraging a technology background and real world experience, he brings sound business judgment to every case and excels at credibly transforming the analysis of complex technology and patent issues into easy to understand arguments. He advises clients in all phases of patent cases, including Markman hearings, dispositive motions, post grant proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeals Board, district court trials, and appeals before the Federal Circuit.

Lindquist has been named to The Best Lawyers in America since 2007 and focuses his practice on patent disputes, including all phases of patent litigation in federal district and appellate courts, as well as in mediation and arbitration forums. He also conducts infringement and validity studies and develops business plans for patent portfolios.

Norgard, named to The Best Lawyers in America for the second year running, is a litigator who focuses on patent cases and complex litigation involving medical devices, financial systems, consumer goods and other technologies. She has secured victories in district and appellate courts and arbitrations across the country, and helped negotiate multimillion-dollar, client-favorable settlements.

Vandenburgh has been included in The Best Lawyers in America since 2007. His practice emphasizes efficient litigation management, successful dispositive motion practice and appellate work, and sound litigation counseling. He has litigated a wide variety of matters, including disputes concerning patents, trademarks, trade secrets and design patents, claim construction, and appeals before the Federal Circuit.

Williams, listed in The Best Lawyers in America since 1995, focuses on litigation involving medical device, biotechnology, chemical, software, semiconductor and business method patents. He has tried dozens of intellectual property cases across the nation and is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers.

Eleven Carlson Caspers Attorneys Named 2015 Super Lawyers, Six Named Rising Stars

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – July 7, 2015] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranked intellectual property law firm, is pleased to announce that 17 of its attorneys have been named as Super Lawyers or Rising Stars in the 2015 edition of Minnesota Super Lawyers. No more than 5 percent of lawyers in the state are honored as Super Lawyers, and only 2.5 percent are included as Rising Stars.

“We are pleased that, year over year, our lawyers remain on the list of top attorneys selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers,” says partner Alan Carlson. “This is a direct result of our commitment to providing consistent, high-quality client service, and reflects our ability to stay ahead of rapid changes in technology and new developments in intellectual property law.”

Firm lawyers named as Super Lawyers include Jeffer Ali, Dennis C. Bremer, Alan G. Carlson, Philip P. Caspers, Samuel A. Hamer, Timothy A. Lindquist, Tara C. Norgard, Mark D. Schuman, J. Derek Vandenburgh, Todd S. Werner and Douglas J. Williams. Attorneys named as Rising Stars include Jennell C. Bilek, Jonathan D. Carpenter, Peter M. Kohlhepp, Samuel T. Lockner, Alexandra J. Olson, and Sarah M. Stensland.

Among firm lawyers named Super Lawyers, Jeff Ali is a former practicing pharmacist who represents clients in intellectual property matters, with a focus on life sciences litigation. Dennis Bremer emphasizes intellectual property litigation and dispute resolution, with a particular focus on patent and trade secret litigation. Alan Carlson represents clients in intellectual property litigation, has 40 years of experience in jury and bench trials throughout the United States and is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers.

Phil Caspers concentrates on litigating, marketing and licensing complex technology patent portfolios. Samuel Hamer works with leading technology companies to develop domestic and international enforcement strategies that involve complex technologies. Tim Lindquist specializes in patent disputes, including all phases of litigation in federal, district and appellate courts.

Tara Norgard is a litigator who focuses on patent cases involving medical devices, financial systems, consumer goods and other technologies. Mark Schuman has participated in numerous district court trials to both the bench and jury on matters related to patents, trademarks and other intellectual property rights.

Derek Vandenburgh—named a Super Lawyer for the eleventh year in a row—represents clients in a wide variety of litigation matters, with a focus on patent appeals and dispositive motion practice. Todd Werner concentrates his litigation practice in the life sciences area, particularly the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical arts, where he leverages his biochemistry background. Doug Williams focuses on litigation involving medical device, biotechnology, chemical, software, semiconductor and business method patents. He has tried dozens of IP cases across the nation and is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers.

Among the Carlson Caspers lawyers named Rising Stars, Jennell Bilek represents pharmaceutical, medical device, health care and other clients in patent and trade secret litigation. Jonathan Carpenter emphasizes patent litigation and IP-related due diligence in the context of mergers and acquisitions. Peter Kohlhepp represents medical device, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and telecommunications companies in patent and trademark litigation.

Samuel Lockner concentrates his practice on intellectual property litigation and licensing, and has experience with a range of technologies, including pharmaceutical, medical device, software and bio agriculture. Alexandra Olson draws on her engineering background to represent domestic and international clients in patent litigation involving pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Sarah Stensland represents clients in patent infringement actions, with an emphasis on defending generic pharmaceutical companies in Hatch-Waxman litigation.

In addition to Super Lawyers, the American College of Trial Lawyers, Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America, Managing IP, Corp INTL, Forbes Legal Black Book, and other ratings agencies and publications have recognized Carlson Caspers and its individual attorneys for excellence in intellectual property litigation and counseling. The firm has an established reputation for success across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as wireless, medical devices, life sciences and pharmaceuticals.

Carlson Caspers Supports New Documentary: The Uncondemned

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – June 22, 2015] Carlson Caspers is pleased to announce it is supporting an early screening of The Uncondemned, a documentary film that examines the first trial prosecuting rape as a war crime and an act of genocide. Judge Ann D. Montgomery of the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota will moderate a discussion following the screening. The event is hosted by the Minneapolis-St. Paul Chapter of the American Constitution Society, the Film Society of Minneapolis-St. Paul, The Advocates for Human Rights, the American Refugee Committee, and the Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers.

The firm is proud to participate in bringing these issues of women’s rights, as well as international law and justice, to the Minnesota’s legal community and the public at large.

Event Details:

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Happy Hour Reception
5:00 p.m.
at Vic’s
201 SE Main Street
Minneapolis, MN

Film Screening
7:00 p.m.
St. Anthony Main Theatre
115 SE Main Street
Minneapolis, MN

Click here for more information and to RSVP for the event.

Forbes Legal Black Book Names Carlson Caspers a Top U.S. IP Law Firm in 2015

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – June 08, 2015] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranked intellectual property law firm, is pleased to announce that it has been named to the select list of top U.S. law firms included in the 2015 Forbes Legal Black Book. The new compendium includes elite law firms recognized for providing critical legal services to major U.S. and global corporations. The list of top intellectual property law firms was included in the much-anticipated annual “Global 2000” issues of Forbes magazine published on May 25, 2015.

Law firms of all sizes are selected for inclusion in the Forbes Legal Black Book based on their track record of providing outside counsel to top corporations, practice area range and focus, and high rankings for quality of execution in multiple reviews. Forbes’ mission is to deliver information on the people, ideas and technologies changing the world to its affluent community of executives, business decision makers and entrepreneurs.

In addition to the Forbes Legal Black Book, the American College of Trial Lawyers, Chambers and Partners, The Best Lawyers in America, Managing IP, Super Lawyers, Corp INTL, and other ratings agencies and publications have recognized Carlson Caspers and its individual attorneys for excellence in intellectual property litigation and counseling. The firm has an established reputation for success across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as wireless, medical devices, life sciences and pharmaceuticals.

Tara Norgard Appointed Co-Chair of Merit Selection Panel for District of Minnesota Judgeship

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – June 5, 2015] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranked intellectual property law firm, is pleased to announce that partner Tara Norgard has been appointed by Chief Judge Michael J. Davis of the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota, to co-chair a seventeen-member Merit Selection Panel that will advise the Court on the selection of a new United States Magistrate Judge for the District. Norgard will help lead panel that will recommend to the Court the five candidates they deem best qualified for the job.

Tara litigates patent, trademark, trade secret, and unfair competition disputes, with a focus on technologies including medical devices, financial systems, radiation therapy systems, dental treatments, glass coatings and consumer goods. In addition to her intellectual property practice, Tara is general counsel for the Receiver in the $190 million Trevor Cook Ponzi scheme, the second-largest fraud in Minnesota history, where she is leading the effort to repatriate assets from around the globe that were stolen under the guise of an international currency trading program.

Tara is actively involved in the leadership of the Federal Bar Association, serving on the Executive Committee and Board of Directors for the Minnesota Chapter. She is recognized among the Best Lawyers in America^® and Super Lawyers^® and has earned the Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent^® rating from her peers for the highest level of professional excellence. In 2012, Tara was named a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation.

Within the firm, Tara serves as chief marketing partner and co-founder and co-chair of its committee on diversity and inclusion, which is committed to ensuring that people of diverse backgrounds and beliefs are involved in all levels of the firm, client relationships, and the community as a whole.

Alan G. Carlson Named Leading Advisor in IP Law by Corporate INTL Magazine

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – April 16, 2015] Carlson Caspers is pleased to announce that founding partner Alan G. Carlson has been named a Leading Adviser in IP Law Services-Minnesota in the March 2015 edition of Corporate INTL magazine.

Carlson has 40 years of experience representing plaintiffs and defendants in jury and bench trials throughout the United States in almost every form of intellectual property case. He has tried cases dealing with copyright, contract, interference with contract, libel, patent, trademark, trade dress and trade secret disputes, and has won a number of multimillion-dollar jury verdicts in diverse technologies. He is also a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers.

Since 2005, Corporate INTL has connected business leaders, financiers and advisers around the globe, and its annual awards are a mark of excellence. Honorees are selected on the basis of confidential nominations submitted to the organization’s research team, followed by an extensive review process that draws on the insights of financial and business leaders throughout the world.

The American College of Trial Lawyers, Chambers and Partners, U.S. News-Best Lawyers, Managing IP, Super Lawyers and other industry ratings agencies and publications have recognized Carlson Caspers and its individual attorneys for excellence in intellectual property litigation and counseling. The firm has an established reputation for success across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as wireless, medical devices, life sciences and pharmaceuticals.

Three Carlson Caspers Partners Named 2015 “IP Stars” by Managing IP Magazine

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – April 15, 2015] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranked intellectual property law firm, is pleased to announce that three of its partners — Alan G. Carlson, Philip P. Caspers and J. Derek Vandenburgh — have been named 2015 “IP Stars” by Managing IP magazine, a publication of Euromoney Legal Media Group. Drawing on thousands of interviews and surveys with industry clients and peers, IP Stars identifies the leading intellectual property attorneys in all 50 U.S. states and Washington, D.C.

Carlson has 40 years of experience representing plaintiffs and defendants in jury and bench trials throughout the United States in almost every sort of intellectual property case. He has won a number of multimillion-dollar jury verdicts in diverse technologies, and is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers.

The American College of Trial Lawyers, Chambers and Partners, The Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, Corp INTL, and other ratings agencies and publications have recognized Carlson Caspers and its individual attorneys for excellence in intellectual property litigation and counseling. The firm has an established reputation for success across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as wireless, medical devices, life sciences and pharmaceuticals.

Carlson Caspers Secures Invalidity Judgment of Another OxyContin® Patent

In the wake of its invalidity win in a first trial concerning two patents directed to tamper-resistant dosage forms, Carlson Caspers led the efforts in a second trial involving a third patent listed in the Orange Book for OxyContin®. Unlike the patents invalidated in the first trial, this third patent was directed to oxycodone dosage forms that yield viscous solutions when dissolved in water in order to prevent illicit injection. Judge Stein of the Southern District of New York invalidated the patent as obvious, and further found one of the asserted claims invalid for indefiniteness. In reaching its decision, the court credited significant testimony elicited by the direct examinations performed by Carlson Caspers, as well as admissions secured by Carlson Caspers during cross-examination of Plaintiffs’ marquee validity witness.

Before the decision, Carlson Casper’s client, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., settled its dispute over this patent. The settlement did not entirely eliminate Purdue and Grunenthal’s appeals concerning the judgment from the first trial, however, and Carlson Caspers continue to represent Teva in that appeal.

All of Carlson Caspers Women Lawyers Named Among the "Top Women Attorneys in Minnesota"

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – March 27, 2015] Carlson Caspers, a top-ranked intellectual property law firm based in Minneapolis, is pleased to announce that Tara C. Norgard has been named a Super Lawyer in the area of IP Litigation by Thomson Reuters, the world’s leading news and information company. Sarah M. Stensland, Alexandra J. Olson and Jennell C. Bilek and have also been named Rising Stars in the list of “Top Women Attorneys in Minnesota” published in the April 2015 issue of Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. These latest rankings now include all of the women attorneys at the firm and double the number selected for inclusion on the Super Lawyers lists, as compared to last year’s publication.

At Carlson Caspers, Norgard focuses on patent cases and complex litigation involving medical devices, financial systems, consumer goods and other technologies. She has secured victories in district and appellate courts and arbitrations countrywide and helped negotiate multimillion-dollar, client-favorable settlements.

Stensland practices intellectual property law with a focus on patent litigation, using her background in chemical engineering to develop a solid command of her clients’ technologies and help them understand and protect the full market value of their products and processes. She represents U.S.-based and multinational corporations in patent infringement actions, with an emphasis on defending generic pharmaceutical companies in Hatch-Waxman (ANDA) litigation, as well as in trademark infringement matters.

Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a rigorous multi-phased process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by practice area. For more information about Super Lawyers, visit: www. superlawyers.com.

In addition to Super Lawyers, the American College of Trial Lawyers, Chambers and Partners, Managing IP, Best Lawyers in America, Corporate INTL and other industry ratings agencies and publications have recognized Carlson Caspers and its individual attorneys for excellence in intellectual property litigation and counseling. The firm has an established reputation for success across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as wireless, medical devices, life sciences and pharmaceuticals.

Welcome Caroline Marsili and John Zwier

Carlson Caspers is pleased to welcome two new associates, Caroline L. Marsili and John M. Zwier.

Marsili is a graduate, magna cum laude, of the University of Minnesota Law School. She previously earned a bachelor’s degree, cum laude, from Carleton College in biology. Prior to entering law school, Marsili taught English to corporate employees and students in Prague of the Czech Republic.

Zwier joins Carlson Caspers after serving as law clerk to the Honorable Ann D. Montgomery of the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota. A graduate of the University of Michigan Law School, he previously earned a bachelor’s degree from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

The American College of Trial Lawyers, Chambers and Partners, Legal 500, Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers have recognized Carlson Caspers for excellence in intellectual property litigation and counseling. The firm has an established reputation for success across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as wireless, medical devices, life sciences and pharmaceuticals.

Carlson Caspers Named a Tier 1 Law Firm in “Best Law Firms 2015”

[Minneapolis, Minnesota – November 3, 2014] Carlson Caspers is pleased to announce that it has once again been ranked as a top law firm by U.S. News-Best Lawyers® in the publication’s 2015 list of “Best Law Firms.” As in the 2014 edition of the list, and for several years running, Carlson Caspers has received a Tier 1 ranking in the areas of Litigation-Intellectual Property and Litigation-Patent for the Minneapolis metropolitan region.

Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Because Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey in which almost 50,000 leading attorneys cast nearly five million votes on the legal abilities of other lawyers in their practice areas, and because lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed, inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor. Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers “the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice.”

In addition to Best Lawyers, the American College of Trial Lawyers, Chambers and Partners, Managing IP and Super Lawyers have recognized Carlson Caspers for excellence in intellectual property litigation and counseling. The firm has an established reputation for success across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as wireless, medical devices, life sciences and pharmaceuticals.

Six Carlson Caspers Attorneys Named 2015 Best Lawyers in America

[Minneapolis, Minnesota — August 18, 2014] Six Carlson Caspers partners were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America^© 2015. Alan G. Carlson, Philip P. Caspers, Timothy A. Lindquist, Tara C. Norgard, J. Derek Vandenburgh, and Douglas J. Williams were all named in the Litigation-Intellectual Property category for the Minneapolis area. Caspers, Lindquist, Vandenburgh, and Williams were also ranked by Best Lawyers in the Litigation-Patent category.

Carlson, included in The Best Lawyers in America since 1991, has 40 years of experience representing plaintiffs and defendants in jury and bench trials throughout the United States in almost every sort of intellectual property case. He has won a number of multimillion-dollar jury verdicts in diverse technologies, and he is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers.

Caspers, listed in The Best Lawyers in America since 2001, is a veteran of more than 100 patent cases presented in various forums. He concentrates on litigating, marketing, and licensing complex, high-technology patent portfolios and draws on his significant technology background, including physics and electrical engineering.

Lindquist has been named to The Best Lawyers in America since 2007, and he focuses his practice on patent disputes, including all phases of patent litigation in federal district and appellate courts, as well as in mediation and arbitration forums. He also conducts infringement and validity studies and develops business plans for patent portfolios.

Norgard focuses on patent cases and complex litigation involving medical devices, financial systems, consumer goods, and other technologies. She has secured victories in district and appellate courts and arbitrations countrywide and helped negotiate multimillion-dollar, client-favorable settlements.

Vandenburgh has been included in The Best Lawyers in America since 2007. His practice emphasizes efficient litigation management, successful dispositive motion practice and appellate work, and sound litigation counseling. He has advised clients on various matters, including disputes concerning patents, trademarks, trade secrets and design patents, claim construction, and appeals before the Federal Circuit.

Williams, listed in The Best Lawyers in America since 1995, focuses on litigation involving medical device, biotechnology, chemical, software, semiconductor, and business method patents. He has tried dozens of intellectual property cases nationwide, and he is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers.

Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers^® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey. More than 52,000 leading attorneys cast more than 5.5 million votes on the legal abilities of other lawyers in their practice areas. Lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed; therefore, inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor. Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers “the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice.”

The American College of Trial Lawyers, Chambers and Partners, Managing IP, Best Lawyers in America, and Super Lawyers have recognized Carlson Caspers for excellence in intellectual property litigation and counseling. The firm has an established reputation for success across many complex, technology-driven sectors such as wireless, medical devices, life sciences, and pharmaceuticals.

Carlson Caspers Continues Support of the Twin Cities Heart & Stroke Gala

For the fifth year, Carlson Caspers is a gold sponsor for the Twin Cities Heart & Stroke Gala, which will be held on November 8th at the Minneapolis Convention Center. The Heart & Stroke Gala is the Twin Cities signature event that funds critical cardiovascular and neurological research, as well as a variety of local community health education initiatives to prevent cardiovascular disease and save lives. Celebrating its 20^th anniversary, the Gala has raised more than $15 million for research and cardiovascular disease and stroke prevention.

The firm’s continued support of this event, as well as regular contributions of time, resources and professional services to other local civic, charitable and cultural endeavors, demonstrates their deep commitment to the community.

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