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Mary Sooter

Mary Sooter

USA 2026

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Mindy Sooter is a trial lawyer focusing on patent, trade secret, and other high-stakes commercial litigation. Ms. Sooter represents large clients, such as those in the medical device, telecommunications and technology sectors, as well as emerging businesses, in a variety of jurisdictions across the country. She has led and co-led many cases to verdict in federal and state courts across the country, and argues post-grant proceedings at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. With a background in engineering, Ms. Sooter focuses on cases involving telecommunications, electrical engineering, computer science and medical devices. Ms. Sooter also focuses on bringing highly technical subject matter to a jury in an accessible and persuasive manner.

Before law school, Ms. Sooter worked for a large management consulting firm, and then led the engineering group at a startup software company.

Personal

JD, University of Colorado Law School, 2003; ME, Telecommunications, University of Colorado at Boulder, 1999; BS, magna cum laude, Electrical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1990

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Intellectual Property - Colorado

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Mindy Sooter brings impressive experience to bear in the representation of clients in sophisticated IP disputes. She has particular expertise in patent litigation relating to complex technologies.

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  • Mary is an exceptional trial lawyer.

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Colorado

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