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Companies rely on the Utah IP team for a full-range of intellectual property activities, including patent prosecution, validity and infringement opinion of counsel and analysis, intellectual property due diligence and audits, intellectual property portfolio management, and intellectual property litigation including patent and trademark litigation. 

Patent Prosecution

By effective use of in-person and telephone interviews with patent examiners at the USPTO, Dorsey’s Utah Patent Prosecution Group has a proven track record of moving U.S. patent applications to allowance rapidly at the USPTO and in a cost-effective manner. When necessary to advance a client’s patent application at the USPTO, Dorsey’s Utah Patent Prosecution Group successfully employs appeals before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.

Trademark Prosecution

Dorsey’s Utah Trademark Prosecution Group has particular experience in the following industries: food and beverage, outdoor sports and hunting, direct marketing, online marketplaces, entertainment, software as a service (SAAS), social media, healthcare, apparel, renewable energy, retail, and aviation.

Intellectual Property Litigation

Dorsey’s Utah Intellectual Property Litigation Group is known for their fervent defense of clients, with particular emphasis on the following industries: outdoor sporting goods products, technology, and medical devices.

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What the Team is Known For

Dorsey & Whitney has a market-leading practice in Utah covering the full range of IP activities. The firm offers expertise in a wide range of technical industries, with particular experience in oil and gas and medical device technologies. It is well placed to handle cross-border mandates.

Work Highlights

  • Dorsey & Whitney represented Checkers Industrial Safety Products in a trademark and infringement case in the District of Colorado.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Brett Foster
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Brett Foster
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Brett Foster is widely recognized for his expertise in contentious IP mandates, including large-scale patent infringement litigation at trial and appellate level.

Brett is responsive, incredibly talented and a great extension of our team.

L Grant Foster
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L Grant Foster
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Grant Foster is applauded for his expert handling of a range of IP matters including trademark litigation, patent infringements and portfolio management.
Bryan Pratt
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Bryan Pratt
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Bryan Pratt is an experienced patent expert who advises on all aspects of the development and management of domestic and cross-border portfolios, as well as protecting rights. He is also recognized for his expert counsel on complex technology issues.

Bryan does a good job of distilling and breaking down complex concepts into easily understandable information, while still providing good detail.

Catherine Lake
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Catherine Lake
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Catherine Lake is highly capable across a range of trademark and trade secret matters. Her practice includes drafting IP agreements and advising on infringement issues.

Catherine works on our largest and most complex work due to her breadth and depth. She is incredibly bright, smart and understands the business well.

Mark Miller
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Mark Miller
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Mark Miller is a well-respected choice of counsel for patent infringement disputes. He has notable expertise in handling cases in the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals.

Mark is knowledgeable, responsive and personable.

Matthew S Bethards
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Matthew S Bethards
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Matthew Bethards is a go-to patent expert for an impressive roster of clients, including within the life sciences sector. He advises on the management and prosecution of portfolios, including cases spanning several jurisdictions.

Tiffany Shimada
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Tiffany Shimada
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Tiffany Shimada is known for her trademark expertise, including assisting clients with opposition proceedings. She also has experience advising on patent prosecution.

Tiffany is exceptional.

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Brett Foster
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Brett Foster
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L Grant Foster
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L Grant Foster
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Bryan Pratt
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Bryan Pratt
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Catherine Lake
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Catherine Lake
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Mark Miller
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Mark Miller
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Matthew S Bethards
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Matthew S Bethards
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Tiffany Shimada
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Tiffany Shimada
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