Patterson Thuente IP

Patterson Thuente IP is an intellectual property boutique firm headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm emphasizes its "Minnesotan roots" while maintaining a "global reach" for its services. The firm's history spans over 40 years, dedicated to helping inventors and businesses protect their intellectual property. While no AmLaw or Chambers ranking for Patterson Thuente IP specifically from Minneapolis could be reliably sourced, the firm positions itself as a client-focused IP boutique.

The firm's IP litigation practice leverages deep technical knowledge with experienced litigators across a broad spectrum of technologies. Their expertise covers areas such as pharmaceutical, medical device, software, and manufacturing sectors. The litigation team's technical backgrounds include chemical and biochemical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, life sciences, and civil engineering. Notably, the firm's founder, James H. Patterson, is now also leading the firm into specialization in AI patent law.

Patterson Thuente IP actively engages in patent litigation on both the plaintiff and defendant sides, handling various types of disputes and amounts in controversy. Their experience includes proceedings in federal district courts, federal appellate courts, and state courts. The firm focuses on finding efficient and cost-effective paths to achieve client goals, whether through favorable settlement or a win on the merits.

While specific named major patent litigation outcomes for the firm are not publicly detailed, founder James H. Patterson has individually served as a sole arbiter in a patent infringement case and secured a five-figure settlement in a copyright infringement case. The firm has also stated its capability to handle "high-stakes litigation."

The firm also maintains a notable practice before the USPTO Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), including Inter Partes Review (IPR) and Post Grant Review (PGR) proceedings. Patterson Thuente IP claims a success rate in post-grant proceedings that has outpaced the overall success rate since the America Invents Act. Key partners in the firm's intellectual property practice include James H. Patterson (Founder), David Justmann, Paul B. Savereide, and Richard L. Sutton, in addition to David P. Swenson.