Merchant & Gould, an intellectual property law firm, is pleased to announce that it has been named to the inaugural 2010 Best Law Firms list by U.S. News & World Report. The firm is ranked as a Tier 1 law firm in intellectual property law in Minneapolis and Colorado.

According to U.S. News & World Report, "Achieving a high ranking is a special distinction that signals a unique combination of excellence and breadth of experience."

"Merchant & Gould is proud to be recognized among the best IP firms in the country," said Randy King, CEO and managing director at the firm. "To be named to this group is a reflection of our attorneys' tireless efforts, and of the results we get for our clients."

The methodology for "Best Law Firms" involved surveying thousands of law firm clients, leading lawyers and law firm managers, partners and associates, and marketing and recruiting officers.