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Taft

Intellectual Property

USA Guide 2026 : Minnesota

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Taft's team of Intellectual Property attorneys focuses on providing comprehensive legal strategies to support clients' needs and goals. Our group consists of more than 90 attorneys, including more than 40 registered patent attorneys, who are well-positioned with the experience and connections to protect our clients' IP needs. In addition to patent, trademark, and copyright protection and litigation, our IP attorneys advise clients on trade secret protection, domain names, unfair competition, false advertising, and the right of publicity.

Taft’s Minnesota Intellectual Property group offers a full slate of services to its intellectual property clients, including patent, trademark, copyright, and IP litigation.

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Intellectual Property - Minnesota

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Taft offers wide-ranging skills in intellectual property matters, with clients benefiting from its impressive depth of resources across the United States. The firm regularly advises major corporates and midsize businesses on patent, trademark and copyright matters, as well as litigation work.
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Work Highlights

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  • Taft advised Sage Global Services Limited as global trademark counsel on enforcement matters.

Strengths

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  • The Taft team has wide breadth of knowledge in trademark law and affiliations with global foreign counsel.

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  • Their communication is proactive, clear, and responsive, with complex IP and branding issues translated into practical guidance that our team can act on quickly.

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  • Taft excels at practical, business-friendly advice. The firm takes the time to understand our business, risk appetite and goals.

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  • Taft’s responsiveness and coordination make them feel like an extension of our in‑house team.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jennifer Debrow
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    Jennifer Debrow

    Jennifer Debrow frequently advises on trademark work, from registration to enforcement matters, for a diverse client base of local and international clients.

    • Jennifer provides stunningly holistic and practical advice beyond intellectual property but also in adjacent areas.

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    • She listens, understands the client's priorities and gives direct and actionable advice in an uncomplicated format.

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    • Jennifer is great at supporting our legal strategy and protecting our key assets.

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  • Ashley Bennett Ewald
    Ashley Bennett Ewald

    Ashley Bennett Ewald

    Ashley Bennett Ewald is held in particularly high regard for her litigation practice, frequently advising clients on trademark and copyright disputes.

    • She is a direct and clear communicator, always trying to find the best and most efficient way to resolve disputes.

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    • Ashley has a strong passion for our brand and adapts her approach effectively to the situation.

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    • Ashley’s ability to quickly assess risk and contribute thoughtful, commercially grounded guidance distinguishes her.

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