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Intellectual Property - Minnesota
What the Team is Known For
Carlson Caspers is a boutique IP practice handling matters such as copyright counseling and litigation, patent disputes and unfair competition. It serves clients in the medical devices, pharmaceutical, software and telecommunications sectors, among others.
Strengths
"This firm brings a wide variety of skills that enable them to effectively and strategically handle complex matters."
"They're commercially savvy, extremely strategic and we're comfortable having them deal with things directly because of their level of sophistication and thoughtfulness."
Work Highlights
Carlson Caspers defended NRC Industries in a patent infringement claim concerning a patent for rotating wrecker vehicles.
Notable practitioners
Alan Carlson has profound experience trying the full range of IP disputes, including patent, trademark and trade secret cases.
Derek Vandenburgh is a highly regarded practitioner with impressive experience representing clients in a range of disputes, including trade secrets cases and patent litigation.
"He's a sharp and smart litigator who work hard to make sure matters are moved forward."
Tara Norgard has built a reputation as an impressive advocate and very capable patent litigator.
"Tara is an exceptional partner who was able to adapt to talk to business and in-house lawyers. She an ideal outside counsel, who readily puts herself in a position to advise the business and address their needs."
"Tara is very practical and thinks from a business perspective."