If you need legal help with patents matters in Minnesota, understanding the local legal landscape is the first step. Minnesota attorneys handle cases involving patent prosecution, patent infringement litigation, patent portfolio management, licensing, and prior art searches, and the state's specific rules — from filing procedures in District Court to applicable deadlines — can directly shape the strategy and outcome of your case.

The statute of limitations for patents matters in Minnesota is generally 6 years, though specific deadlines vary by case type. Cases proceed through District Court, and Minnesota's state laws may provide protections or requirements that differ from federal standards. The Minnesota State Bar Association sets the professional standards for practitioners, and attorneys who focus on patents in Minnesota bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

The patents attorneys listed here practice throughout Minnesota and can be filtered by location, reviews, and experience. Each profile includes practice area details, office locations, and client feedback. We recommend comparing several attorneys before making a decision — most offer free initial consultations, which gives you a chance to evaluate their approach and determine whether they're the right fit.

Before you choose an attorney, it helps to understand the legal landscape. Read our complete guide to patents law in Minnesota to learn about filing deadlines, state-specific rules, and what damages or remedies may be available in your case. Then use the directory below to find and compare qualified lawyers across Minnesota.

Featured Donika Pentcheva - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Donika Pentcheva, PLC
3102 Eight Avenue Anoka, Minnesota
(512) 709-7005
Harvard University (2019)
Bulgarian
Bar #0391479
Minnesota Bar
Active License
Verified
Intellectual Property Patents Trademarks
Rajin Singh Olson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Robins Kaplan LLP
 800 LaSalle Avenue Suite 2800 Minneapolis MN 55402
(612) 349-8500
University of Minnesota Law School (2016)
English, French, Punjabi
Federal Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Intellectual Property Patents
Thomas Phung - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Jacobson and Johnson, Johnson and Phung PLLC
 1 W Water St St Paul MN 55107
(651) 222-3775
Minnesota Bar
Active License
Intellectual Property Patents Trademarks
Paul Timothy Dietz - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
DietzLaw Office LLC
 4975 Wilderness Lake Cir Elko MN 55020
(952) 201-2008
Saint Olaf College (1983)
Minnesota Bar
Unknown Status
Intellectual Property Patents
Roger Lang - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1600 TCF Tower 121 South Eighth Street Minneapolis MN 55402
University System of Georgia - Georgia Institute of Technology
English
11th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Intellectual Property Patents
Charles A. Lemaire - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Lemaire Patent Law Firm, PLLC
 14565 Grand Av Burnsville MN 55306
(952) 435-0201
Bar #36198
Minnesota Bar
Active License
Verified
Intellectual Property Patents
Deirdre Kvale - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
DMK Intellectual Property Law PLLC
 600 Twelve Oaks Center Drive Suite 205 Wayzata MN 55391
(952) 595-5617
The John Marshall Law School
Bar #0212088
Minnesota Bar
Active License
Verified
Intellectual Property Patents Trademarks
John Gould - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 80 S 8th St Minneapolis MN 55402
(612) 332-5300
Minnesota Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Intellectual Property Patents
Dennis Hansen - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 Plaza VII, Suite 3300 Minneapolis MN 55402
(763) 551-7856
U of Wisconsin (2006)
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Environmental Law Intellectual Property
Richard Emery - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 3564 Rolling View Dr White Bear Lake MN 55110
(651) 704-0080
Minnesota Bar
Unknown Status
Intellectual Property Patents Real Estate Law
Michael Mau - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1300 Godward St NE Minneapolis MN 55413
(612) 331-7400
Minnesota Bar
Unknown Status
Intellectual Property International Law Patents
Bridget Hayden - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 Fifth Street Towers, 100 South 5th Street, Suite 1500, Minneapolis MN 55402
(612) 492-6867
William Mitchell College of Law (2003)
Minnesota Bar
Unknown Status
Intellectual Property Patents
Mark A. Peterson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 100 S 5th St 2250 Minneapolis MN 55402
(612) 573-2000
Marquette U (2002)
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Intellectual Property Patents
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