Ranking tables
Intellectual Property | USA
Minnesota
Rankings overview for Departments
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP 13 Years Ranked
Robins Kaplan LLP 13 Years Ranked- Fish & Richardson PC
Dorsey & Whitney LLP 7 Years Ranked
Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. 12 Years Ranked
Husch Blackwell LLP 1 Years Ranked- Avantech Law, LLP
- Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner, PA
- Stinson LLP
All Departments profiles
Band 1

1 Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLPIntellectual Property2026 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedFaegre Drinker Biddle & Reath is highly respected for its IP capabilities, acting for a a wide range of businesses in complex state and federal litigation across the USA. Its extensive domestic and international resources allow for its adroit handling of global IP portfolios, with the team's expertise spanning patent prosecution, cybersecurity and advertising law, among other areas.
1 Robins Kaplan LLPIntellectual Property2026 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedRobins Kaplan offers a dominant and comprehensive IP practice with a strong history of trial success in copyright, trade secret and brand litigation, as well as high-value patent disputes. The group particularly excels in cases concerning IP asset monetization and maintains an excellent track record for its work across biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, software and consumer electronics, among others.
Band 2

2 Carlson CaspersIntellectual Property2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedCarlson 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.
2 Greenberg Traurig, LLPIntellectual Property2026 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedGreenberg Traurig has an established reputation for excellence in intellectual property matters. Clients benefit from a national and global pool of resources of legal and technical experts, who are well placed to advise on prosecuting, managing, licensing and enforcing intellectual property rights for an array of major corporate, startup and individual clients.
2 Norton Rose FulbrightIntellectual Property2026 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedNorton Rose Fulbright houses an impressive Minneapolis team noted for its transactional work and for its handling of disputes involving trademark, patent, copyright and advertising issues. The group regularly advises on sophisticated global brand protection strategies and acts for an impressive client base drawn from a variety of industry sectors, including healthcare, banking, retail, technology and energy.
2 TaftIntellectual Property2026 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedTaft 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.
Band 3

3 Dorsey & Whitney LLPIntellectual Property2026 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedDorsey & Whitney LLP offers a robust skill set in intellectual property mandates, acting for clients in the technology, media, healthcare and entertainment sectors on the full gamut of contentious and non-contentious intellectual property work. The firm is held in particularly high esteem for its China practice.

3 Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.Intellectual Property2026 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedFredrikson & Byron has an experienced group which is recognized for its expertise in IP disputes, as well as procurement and portfolio management. The team demonstrates particular skill representing clients in the advertising, marketing and promotional sectors.
3 Husch Blackwell LLPIntellectual Property2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedHusch Blackwell is regularly mandated by clients to assist with patent litigation. The team is particularly noted for their handling of cross-border matters.