Merchant & Gould, an intellectual property law firm, today announced that Thomas R. Johnson has rejoined the firm in its Minneapolis office. Johnson is a trial attorney with an emphasis on mechanical and pharmaceutical patent litigation.

“We are excited to welcome Tom back,” said Brian Batzli, CEO and Managing Director of Merchant & Gould. “He is a seasoned litigator with significant experience in mechanical and pharmaceutical matters. One of the firm’s guiding principles is to partner with our clients and know their strategic business goals to ensure we deliver the best possible value. Over the years, Tom has demonstrated that he works with clients to add value and strengthen relationship.”

Mr. Johnson has extensive litigation experience handling several types of complex IP matters including trademark infringement, copyright infringement, misappropriation of trade secrets, false advertising and unfair competition. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Wisconsin, River Falls and a J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School.