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Phillip Goter
OVERVIEW

Phillip W. Goter

Partner

Minneapolis

225 S. Sixth Street
Suite 2800
Minneapolis, MN 55402-4662

P (612) 367-8746

F 612-333-6798

Phil Goter is dedicated to safeguarding and maximizing the value of intellectual property for businesses worldwide. From startups to Fortune 100 companies, Phil provides strategic counsel on protecting R&D investment with IP, IP litigation, and complex dispute resolution. His approach to rendering legal solutions combines a deep bench of understanding in IP law with practical business insights – all with a focus on tailored solutions that align with each client's commercial objectives.

OVERVIEW

Phil Goter is dedicated to safeguarding and maximizing the value of intellectual property for businesses worldwide. From startups to Fortune 100 companies, Phil provides strategic counsel on protecting R&D investment with IP, IP litigation, and complex dispute resolution. His approach to rendering legal solutions combines a deep bench of understanding in IP law with practical business insights – all with a focus on tailored solutions that align with each client's commercial objectives.

This blend of legal and business savvy often translates into tangible advantages for Phil's clients. He navigates the intricate landscape of high-tech industries, including 5G, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and medical devices. He brings a deep understanding of both technical and legal challenges, enabling him to anticipate potential issues and craft proactive strategies that can protect and enhance his client's market position.

Phil's practice spans global intellectual property dispute resolution, with a focus on key U.S. patent litigation venues. He has successfully represented international businesses in complex IP cases involving competition law and other matters. His experience extends to obtaining lost profits verdicts in pharmaceutical cases and utilizing expert surveys to prove infringement and determine invention value.

Moreover, Phil brings unique insights from his tenure as an investment manager and legal counsel for a publicly traded litigation finance company to his practice today. This experience informs his approach to advising on IP initiatives and litigation funding, offering clients a broader perspective on risk management and strategic decision-making. Phil also shares his knowledge as a professor of Intellectual Property at the University of Minnesota Law School.

Professional and Community Involvement

Member, Expert Network for Lunar Startups

EXPERIENCE
Presentations

Panelist, Midwest IP Symposium, “What You Should Know about Litigation Funding,” October 2023

Panelist, IPWatchdog Live 2023, “Patent Litigation Funding, Deal Structures and Best Practices,” September 2023

Panelist, IPBC Europe “Litigation Funding and the Unified Patent Court,” March 2023

Panelist, Auto IP & Legal World Summit, “Stay Prepared for the Rise of Patent Litigation in the Automotive Sector,” June 9, 2021

Co-Speaker, Midwest IP Institute “Autonomous Vehicles: Novel Technical and Legal Considerations,” October 1, 2020

Co-Speaker, Midwest IP Symposium “The Section 101 Landscape,” September 27, 2019

Co-Speaker, Minnesota Association of Corporate Counsel Annual Conference “Update on Key Supreme Court Patent Decisions,” June 14, 2018

Lecturer, University of Iowa College of Law’s Innovation, Business and Law Center “Inter Partes Review Master Class,” March 24, 2017

Speaker, University of Minnesota Patent Law Proseminar, February 4, 2016

Co-Speaker, Minnesota Association of Corporate Counsel Annual In-House Counsel Conference, “The Current Landscape for NPE Litigation: Curbing NPE Activity,” June 18, 2015

Speaker, University of Iowa “Hawkeye Innovation Summit,” March 27, 2014

 
 
Publications

IP Watchdog, “How Patent Owners Should Be Rethinking Venue Selection and Case Strategy in a World Without Waco,” Aug. 15, 2022

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