Business Details
Your Trusted IP Law Firm Partner in Minneapolis
Schwegman Lundberg Woessner PA is a leading intellectual property boutique law firm dedicated to protecting and building clients' IP assets through client-centric, innovative, and respectful legal services. Our team of IP-focused attorneys combines deep technical expertise with proprietary tools like ClaimScape and FoundationIP to deliver high-quality patent procurement, trademark management, and strategic portfolio analytics. With offices in Minneapolis and San Jose, we serve multinational corporations, startups, and academic institutions, prioritizing client needs through personalized service and a culture of inclusivity.Our non-litigation focus allows us to optimize IP protection processes, from initial filings to post-grant proceedings, while maintaining a commitment to community engagement and industry leadership. We leverage decades of combined in-house experience and advanced data analytics to provide actionable insights that align IP strategies with business objectives.
Services
Patent Procurement
Trademark Clearance
Portfolio Management
Patent Analytics
Design Patents
Highlights and features
- We focus exclusively on intellectual property law with deep technical expertise.
- Our proprietary tools like ClaimScape enhance patent strategy and portfolio management.
- Client-centric teams provide personalized service tailored to specific IP needs.
- Decades of combined in-house experience guide strategic, data-driven decision-making.
- Non-litigation focus allows complete optimization of IP procurement processes.
Services
Patent Procurement
Our patent procurement services cover preparation and prosecution of utility and design patents. We leverage digital tools like ClaimScape to enhance accuracy and efficiency in drafting applications that maximize protection. Attorneys with technical expertise in software, biotechnology, and mechanical engineering ensure robust IP strategies aligned with business goals.
Trademark Clearance
We conduct comprehensive trademark clearance searches to assess registrability and avoid infringement risks. Our team provides global procurement strategies and counsels on brand adoption, working with foreign associates to secure trademark protection across jurisdictions while maintaining compliance with international regulations.
Portfolio Management
Using proprietary analytics tools, we help clients optimize patent and trademark portfolios through competitive landscape analysis, gap identification, and strategic curation. Our services include Freedom-to-Operate assessments and portfolio dashboards that provide actionable insights for technology-driven business decisions.
Patent Analytics
Our analytics services combine AI-driven tools with legal expertise to map patent landscapes and evaluate portfolio strength. ClaimScape software enables scope concept analysis, while real-time dashboards allow clients to monitor patent performance metrics and identify strategic opportunities for innovation or acquisition.
Design Patents
We specialize in securing design patents that protect the ornamental appearance of products. Our team helps clients safeguard brand identity through visual IP strategies, complementing utility patents and trademarks to create comprehensive protection for consumer-facing innovations.
Questions
What areas of intellectual property do you specialize in?
We focus exclusively on patent and trademark law, including procurement, portfolio management, analytics, and strategic counseling for both domestic and international clients.
Do you handle IP litigation cases?
No, we specialize in non-litigation IP services to maintain complete focus on optimizing procurement and portfolio management processes without litigation conflicts.
What industries do you serve?
We work with clients in software, AI, semiconductors, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, clean technology, electric vehicles, and other tech-enabled sectors requiring specialized IP protection.
How do you use technology in your services?
We employ proprietary tools like ClaimScape for claim mapping, FoundationIP for docketing, and analytics dashboards to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and strategic decision-making in IP management.
Are your services available internationally?
Yes, we provide global trademark prosecution through trusted foreign counsel networks and manage international patent portfolios for clients with cross-border IP needs.
