Merchant & Gould is pleased to announce that Daniel L. Bruzzone joined the Minneapolis office as a partner on May 31, in the Electrical Practice Group.Dan brings more than a decade of experience in patent development, drafting, patent prosecution, filing ...

Merchant & Gould is pleased to announce that Merete Klausen was named an “Unsung Legal Hero” by Minnesota Lawyer for her trademark and administrative commitment to the firm and for always going above and beyond.The award of “Unsung Legal ...

Originally published by Law360.The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit recently issued an opinion in Beatriz Ball LLC v. Barbagallo Co. LLC, reversing and remanding on July 12 a decision from the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District ...

Merchant & Gould has formalized the launch of a business consulting group, the M&G Integrator™ Program, offering product and service companies a new way to protect their brands in the fast-paced online marketplace. The group’s business-minded ...

Merchant & Gould greeted seven summer associates across the Atlanta, Denver, Knoxville, and Minneapolis offices on June 6. The law students will work alongside our attorneys for eight weeks. “We are thrilled to welcome our summer associates and ...

Merchant & Gould has again achieved Mansfield Rule Certification, this time also attaining the more stringent “Plus” certification. The certification recognizes Merchant & Gould’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion through ...

Merchant & Gould P.C., a national intellectual property (IP) law firm that has been helping innovators around the globe since 1900, is pleased to announce that it has selected attorney Lindsay Jones as its 2022 Pathfinder in the landmark program created ...

Merchant & Gould is pleased to announce that John T. Winemiller, Ph.D., has been named the firm’s first-ever Chief Diversity Officer (CDO), reaffirming the firm’s ongoing commitment to its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. As ...

Congratulations to Tracey Skjeveland on being nominated for CBIZ’s 2022 Minneapolis Women Transforming Business Award. The award identifies and honors financial leaders who have had a transformational influence within their organization in one of three ...

Over the past decade there has been a significant uptick in online sales. COVID-19 only exacerbated this movement, making products even more accessible at the click of a single button. Online purchasing has never been easier, and it seems that consumers are ...

We have lost a friend and valued Merchant & Gould attorney, Brad D. Kuxhausen, 33, who died peacefully on March 8, three years after being diagnosed with brain cancer. Brad was a great team member, friend, and colleague. He was a member of the Minneapolis ...

Exclusive for World Trademark Review Written by Joshua A. Hartman and Kate S. MayerGlobal e-commerce was already on the rise and the pandemic has only accelerated this growth. Sellers are now able to access consumers anywhere at any time, while online marketplaces, ...

Merchant & Gould’s Pro Bono Committee announced the firm’s 2021 Pro Bono Awards to attorneys who have dedicated their time to helping their communities through pro bono legal services and their deep commitment. A special congratulations ...

Merchant & Gould is pleased to announce that James W. Beard, a Denver partner, and Joe Dubis, a Minneapolis associate, have been named Litigation Paralegal Co-Supervisors, effective Jan. 1, 2022. They replace Will Schultz who served as Supervisor for more ...

Merchant & Gould is pleased to announce it has once again received a Gold rating in the World Trademark Review list of the world's top trademark firms and attorneys for 2022. The firm and four of its trademark attorneys were again ranked ...

Merchant & Gould is pleased to announce that Misty Borg Misterek has been promoted to Director of Business Development & Marketing, effective Jan. 1, 2022. While based in Minneapolis, she manages the firm’s business development, marketing, and ...

Merchant & Gould is pleased to have welcomed four new associates to its Minneapolis legal team:  John P. Olson, Samuel M. Scholz, Taylor R. Stemler and Ivan Wang.“These attorneys add depth and experience to the firm, bringing greater perspective ...

Merchant & Gould is pleased to announce the promotion of Michael A. Erbele to partner in its Minneapolis office, effective Jan. 1, 2022.  Erbele focuses on intellectual property litigation and appellate-level disputes, representing clients in federal ...

Merchant & Gould promoted three attorneys in three of its offices around the country – a notable way to launch the New Year.  Effective Jan. 1, 2022, the promotions include Michael A. Erbele in Minneapolis; Luciano A. Ricondo in New York; and ...

Merchant & Gould is pleased to announce that Heather J. Kliebenstein, a Minneapolis partner who joined in 2004, has been elected to the firm’s Executive Committee for a two-year term, effective Jan. 1, 2022. She replaces Andrew S. Ehard who completed ...

Merchant & Gould is pleased to announce that Minneapolis partner Rachel Zimmerman Scobie has been named leader and chair of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group, effective Jan. 1, 2022. She replaces Heather Kliebenstein who chaired the Litigation ...