Jerry counsels clients from a wide range of industries, including defense, automotive, agriculture, thermoplastic films, additive manufacturing, and household and consumer goods. He is dedicated to ensuring client innovations are safeguarded and their competitive edge maintained.
Equally important, Jerry helps clients avoid the intellectual property rights of their competitors. He develops strategies for freedom to operate searches and clearance and designing around and invalidating competitor’s patents. Jerry’s transactional practice focuses on patent and trademark licensing and intellectual property due diligence in corporate transactions.
Clients benefit from Jerry's ability to translate intricate technical concepts into clear legal strategies. He navigates the nuances of U.S. and international patent law and trademark law, helping entrepreneurs and international corporations alike maximize the value of their intellectual assets.
Professional and Community Involvement
Adjunct professor, University of St. Thomas School of Law, The Intersection of Sports & IP
Former adjust professor, William Mitchell College of Law
Former president, St. Paul Youth Lacrosse Association
Honors
Who's Who Legal IP, 2024
Minnesota Monthly Magazine, Top Lawyers in Minnesota, 2023
The Best Lawyers in America, 2016-2020, 2022-2025
World Trademark Review 1000, 2014-2019, 2021-2024
Legal 500 US, 2014
Trade Mark Practitioner, Expert Guides, 2014
The International Who's Who of Trademark Lawyers, 2011-2015, 2018-2020
Who's Who in American Law, Marquis Who's Who, 2011-2014
Minnesota Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2006-2009
Who's Who of Emerging Leaders, Marquis Who's Who, 2007
Alumni Association's Student Award of Merit, 1989, the award recognizes scholastic achievement, involvement in student organizations, community service, and individual perseverance
