Joe is a litigator who focuses primarily on patent, trade secret, trademark, licensing and contract disputes. He has worked on matters involving a wide array of established and emerging technologies, from complex medical, optical, telecommunications and three-dimensional printing products to apparel, lawn care, concrete retaining wall blocks and paint. Joe quickly identifies the core issues facing his clients and develops solutions that meet the unique business, competitive and legal challenges they face.

Joe has extensive trial experience and has been integrally involved with a number of multimillion-dollar Carlson Caspers trial wins. He has argued before numerous federal and state courts, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. He has also counseled clients in relation to Patent and Trademark Office review proceedings and International Trade Commission matters.

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 a number of technology areas, including medical devices, surgical instruments, and telecommunications products. Joe also worked on the development and sale of a large patent portfolio relating to 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 and served on LSC’s Opioid Task Force.

Joe serves on the firm’s Board of Directors and Management Committee. He previously served as President of the Wayzata Country Club.

Outside of work, Joe spends much of his time at sporting events for his two children, and a little time golfing and hunting.

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