Accolades

The 2024 IAM Patent 1000, ranking the “The World’s Leading Patent Professionals” has awarded a Gold ranking to the Carlson Caspers law firm, and eight Carlson Caspers Shareholders are “Recommended Individuals:”

Alan Carlson (Gold), Philip P. Caspers (Silver), Timothy A. Lindquist (Silver), Samuel T. Lockner (Silver), Tara C. Norgard (Silver), J. Derek Vandenburgh (Silver), Joe Winkles (Bronze), and Sam Hamer (Bronze).

The IAM identifies the top patent professionals in key jurisdictions around the globe. “The Patent 1000 focuses exclusively on patent practice and has firmly established itself as the definitive ‘go-to’ resource for those seeking world-class legal patent expertise.”

Chambers USA ranked named partners Alan Carlson, Tara C. Norgard, J. Derek Vandenburgh as “notable practitioners” in Intellectual Property, Minnesota, as well as listing Carlson Caspers as a leading law firm and Carlson as a Senior Statesman.

Since 1990, Chambers and Partners has identified and ranked the world’s best lawyers and law firms based on -in-depth, objective research.

Named partners Alan G. Carlson, Philip P. Caspers and J. Derek Vandenburgh have been named 2022 “IP Stars” by Managing IP magazine. Vandenburgh also was honored for individual achievement and named Outstanding IP Litigator – Minnesota.

IP Stars identifies the leading intellectual property attorneys in more than 70 jurisdictions around the world by drawing on thousands of interviews and surveys with industry clients and peers.

Carlson Caspers received Top Tier Metro Ranking (Minnesota) for “Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Litigation – Intellectual Property and Litigation – Patent, and Tier 3 for Trademark Law in the 2024 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms.”.

Carlson Caspers has received top rankings consecutively since Best Lawyers began its rankings. Firms included in the 2023 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® ”Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise and reflects the elevated level of respect a firm has earned among other leading lawyers and clients in the same communities and the same practice areas for their abilities, their professionalism and their integrity.

The Best Lawyers® 2024 Edition is universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence since it was first published in 1983. The firm has been ranked in the Top Tier for Litigation-Intellectual Property and Litigation-Patent Law.

“This historic 30th edition of The Best Lawyers in America is a testament to lawyers’ and firms’ appreciation of the Best Lawyers steadfast methodology and historical significance on the legal industry,” said Best Lawyers CEO Phillip Greer. “Best Lawyers and ‘Ones to Watch’ accolades are based purely on the review of other top lawyers practicing in the same metropolitan and practice areas. Those practicing against each other in mediation or arguing across the aisle in court are providing positive feedback on their peers’ skillset, knowledge and professionalism. These awards are a genuine vote of confidence in their fellow lawyers.”

Congratulations to the following Carlson Caspers attorneys named to The Best Lawyers in America list (2024 Edition).

• Jennell C. Bilek – Litigation – Intellectual Property
• Alan G. Carlson – Litigation – Intellectual Property
• Philip P. Caspers – Litigation – Intellectual Property; Litigation; Litigation – Patent
• Matthew J. Goggin – Litigation – Intellectual Property; Litigation – Patent
• Samuel A. Hamer – Litigation – Intellectual Property; Litigation – Patent
• Brian W. Hayes – Litigation – Intellectual Property
• Iain A. McIntyre – Litigation – Intellectual Property; Patent Law
• Timothy A. Lindquist – Litigation – Intellectual Property; Litigation – Patent
• Samuel T. Lockner – Litigation – Intellectual Property
• Tara C. Norgard – Litigation – Intellectual Property; Trade Secrets Law; Trademarks Law
• Gary J. Speier – Litigation – Patent
• Derek Vandenburgh – Litigation – Intellectual Property; Litigation – Patent
• Joseph W. Winkles – Litigation – Intellectual Property

Ones to Watch©

• Nathan Louwagie – Litigation – Intellectual Property; Litigation – Patent
• Caroline Marsili – Intellectual Property Law; Litigation – Intellectual Property; Litigation – Patent
• Alexandra J. Olson – Intellectual Property Law; Litigation – Intellectual Property; Litigation – Patent

The 2024 edition of Minnesota Super Lawyers recognizes ten of the firm’s outstanding intellectual property attorneys. Additionally, two lawyers are recognized as Rising Stars.

2024 Carlson Caspers Minnesota Super Lawyers
Read about their experience and cases by clicking on their bio links below.

Jennell Bilek
Alan G. Carlson
Philip P. Caspers
Samuel A. Hamer
Brian W. Hayes
Timothy A. Lindquist
Samuel T. Lockner
Alexandra Olson
Tara C. Norgard
Derek Vandenburgh
Joseph W. Winkels

2024 Carlson Caspers Minnesota Rising Stars
Nathan Louwagie
Caroline Marsili

About Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
No more than five percent of lawyers in the state are honored as Super Lawyers, and only 2.5 percent are recognized as Rising Stars. According to superlawyers.com, Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process.