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Minneapolis, MN 55402 |
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& Lindquist |
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Philip P. Caspers
pcaspers@ccvl.com
612-436-9617
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Biography
Having 21 years dedicated to litigating patent disputes, Phil brings an experienced business and legal perspective to each patent case and achieves consistent positive results. A veteran of over a hundred patent battles in various forums, Phil has developed trial and business strategies for some of the most complex patent disputes involving multiple patents, complex technologies, and stakes exceeding one hundred million.
Phil brings technical credibility and experience to patent disputes. He graduated summa cum laude in physics, completed substantial graduate school course work in electrical engineering, and worked as an engineer before passing the Patent bar. Technologies in which Phil has handled patent disputes cover a wide range of the electrical, software, mechanical, electro-mechanical, and optical arts.
In addition to handling patent disputes, Phil works with leading technology companies in developing business plans that better leverage their patent portfolios, conducting patent infringement and validity studies, negotiating patent licenses, and counseling on patent issues related to mergers and acquisitions.
Phil is consistently featured as a “Super Lawyer” in the Minnesota Law & Politics magazine. He is listed in every edition of The Best Lawyers in America since 2001. From 2005 - 2010, Phil was named one of Minnesota’s top 40 IP lawyers in the Minnesota Law & Politics magazine. Phil is also AV Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell’s highest peer recognition for ethical standards and legal ability.
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Education
Hamline University
B.A., Physics, 1984, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, recipient of "Hamline University Presidential Scholarship"
University of Minnesota
Electrical Engineering Department
Completed one year of graduate school course work while employed at the University of Minnesota as a research assistant, 1984; and at Honeywell, Inc. as an engineer, 1985.
University of Minnesota Law School
J.D., cum laude, 1988
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Bar Admissions
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, 1988
Minnesota Federal and State Bars, 1988
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, 1990
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