We announce the recent passing of our former partner Mark D. Schuman. He died of complications from cancer. Mark was an integral part of the firm for many years. We are mournful of his passing and grateful that we were able to know and work with Mark. Throughout his distinguished career Mark exemplified the highest…
Congratulations to Carlson Caspers Shareholder Gary Speier for becoming an accredited Certified Valuation Analyst® (CVA®) with the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA). NACVA trains and certifies financial professionals in business valuation and financial litigation services, including damages determinations.
The 2023 IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals awarded a Gold ranking to the Carlson Caspers law firm, and six 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) This annual IAM ranking…
Each month, Carlson Caspers recognizes the accomplishments of an inventor who has made an impact on our world with a monthly spotlight on the firm’s website. In celebration of Juneteenth, we shine our “Inventor Spotlight” on inventor Garrett A. Morgan. Morgan, born to two freed slaves, was a prolific inventor best known for creating the…
The Chambers 2023 Guide to Top Law Firms and Lawyers in the USA ranks intellectual property (IP) attorneys Alan G. Carlson, J. Derek Vandenburgh, and Tara C. Norgard as “Notable Practitioners” in Intellectual Property—and also ranks Carlson Caspers as a leading law firm in Intellectual Property. Chambers USA notes as follows pertaining to Carlson Caspers,…
Carlson Caspers attorney Harpreet Mahal was recently honored to interview Judge Diane Humetewa, United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Arizona, the first American Indian woman to serve as a federal judge. Many thought provoking topics are covered, including the important roles of community-building and respect in diversity…
Carlson Caspers, a top-ranked intellectual property law firm, is pleased to announce that Minnesota Lawyer has recognized Carlson Caspers’ Patent Litigation Team, Philip Caspers, Sam Hamer and William Bullard as Attorneys of Year (“Groups”), 2022, for their litigation victory on behalf of client, CommScope Technologies LLC. Philip Caspers, a founding member of Carlson Caspers Vandenburgh…
Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking intellectual property and patent litigation law firm, is proud to announce that Caroline L. Marsili was elected to partner effective January 1, 2023. J. Derek Vandenburgh, a firm founder and managing partner said, “Caroline has been an asset to Carlson Caspers since day one. She consistently does remarkable work and obtains…
Carlson Caspers, a top-ranking intellectual property law firm in Minneapolis, announces the addition of associates Katherine Chen and R. Willets Ely (Will Ely). The attorneys are graduates of the University of Minnesota Law School and are members of the Minnesota State Bar Association. About Katherine Chen Katherine Chen focuses her practice on patent litigation, copyrights,…
Carlson Caspers, a leading intellectual property law, litigation, and patent law firm based in Minneapolis, MN, is proud to share the news that the Great North Innocence Project (GN-IP) of Minnesota conferred an inaugural pro bono award on Shareholders Alexandra Olson, Samuel Lockner, and former associate Megan Christner of Carlson Caspers, and Mark Bradford of…