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Joseph Bauer is an associate attorney for Merchant &amp; Gould’s Minneapolis, MN, office. As an intellectual property attorney, Joseph focuses his practice on patent law for clients in the electrical engineering, computer engineering and software spaces.

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Serving Organizations in the Electrical &amp; Software Industries

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From new computer programs to medical devices, Joseph strategizes on behalf of inventors and organizations to protect their ideas and inventions. In his practice, he works to prepare patents and supports his clients through the application process. Joseph prosecutes patents, arguing the patentability of inventions or ideas on his clients' behalf.

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Joseph believes that business and law should work together for the best protection. He looks at the big picture, ensuring his clients' patent strategy is legally secure for the future of their businesses.

Leading With Knowledge in the Law, Engineering &amp; Science

Joseph Bauer attended undergrad at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, obtaining a double major in Computer Engineering and Computer Science. This background helps him understand the technical aspects of a wide variety of inventions. Joseph’s additional experience as a judicial extern for the US District Court of Minnesota has given him an inside look into the court process.

Joseph received his J.D. from the University of Iowa College of Law. He graduated with high distinction and received the Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence in Legal Analysis, Writing and Research. He also received the Faculty Award for Academic Excellence in Evidence and Trust &amp; Estates.

In addition to his educational experience, Joseph is also a member of the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) and the Minnesota Intellectual Property Law Association (MIPLA). He’s dedicated to remaining up-to-date in the industry to provide the best legal solutions to his clients.

When Joseph isn’t working, you’ll find him outside cross-country skiing, mountain biking, or running.

University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., 

University of Wisconsin-Madison, B.S. Computer Engineering, Computer Science

Joseph Bauer, Intellectual Property Attorney

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Merchant &amp; Gould is pleased to welcome four attorneys to its legal team, spanning two offices.&nbsp; The new hires include Joseph Bauer and Sheila Niaz in Minneapolis, and Kristen Geary and Matthew Metcalfe in Denver.&nbsp;



“These four attorneys add IP experience and depth to the Electrical &amp; Software Practice Group in Colorado and Minnesota, bringing fresh perspective to our clients. &nbsp;We are excited to welcome them,” said Chris Leonard, Managing Director, CEO and Chairman of the Board, Merchant &amp; Gould.



<a href="/people/joseph-w-bauer/">Joseph W. Bauer</a>, a Minneapolis associate, focuses his practice on patent law for clients in the electrical engineering, computer engineering and software spaces.  From new computer programs to medical devices, he works to prepare patents and prosecutes patents, arguing the patentability of each invention or idea.  Previously, he was a  judicial extern for the US District Court of Minnesota. Joseph received his B.S. in Computer Engineering and Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and his J.D. from the University of Iowa College of Law. 



Sheila S. Niaz, a Minneapolis associate, serves clients in the software and electrical industries. As a previous software engineer, she has the knowledge required to support companies in protecting their most technical ideas and inventions.&nbsp; Sheila worked with Microsoft as a Senior Student Partner and was a Software Engineer for the SRF Consulting Group, Inc., where she developed apps to assist with GIS and CAD utilities.&nbsp; Sheila received her B.S. in Computer Science from the University of St. Thomas, and her J.D. with a Certification in Patent Law from Mitchell Hamline School of Law.



<a href="/people/kristen-m-geary/">Kristen M. Geary</a>, a Denver associate, works in a variety of fields from software to life sciences, preparing secure patents and litigating on behalf of clients’ rights.  As a former patent agent for General Electric, Kristen has experience in patent analysis, patent review and patent prosecution.  During law school, she worked as a law clerk at a boutique IP firm in Colorado and participated in Merchant &amp; Gould’s summer associate program.  Kristen received her B.S. in Biochemistry from Denison University, and her J.D. with a certificate in IP law from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. 



<a href="/people/matthew-m-metcalfe/">Matthew M. Metcalfe</a>, a Denver associate, focuses on patent prosecution, helping businesses secure patent protection for their intellectual property.  Working as a patent extern for the USPTO, he has seen what it takes to reach patentability. Plus, as a law clerk and summer associate for some of Houston’s largest firms, he gained hands-on experience in patent infringement.   Matthew received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas, where he was also a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE); and received his J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center.

Merchant & Gould Welcomes Four Associates to Minneapolis and Denver Offices

Merchant &amp; Gould is pleased to welcome <a href="/people/joseph-w-bauer/">Joseph W. Bauer</a> to Minneapolis’ legal team. Joseph focuses his practice on patent law for clients in the electrical engineering, computer engineering and software spaces.



From new computer programs to medical devices, Joseph strategizes on behalf of inventors and organizations to protect their ideas and inventions.&nbsp; In his practice, he works to prepare patents and supports clients through the application process. He also prosecutes patents, arguing the patentability of each invention or idea.



Joseph received his B.S. in Computer Engineering and Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and his J.D. from the University of Iowa College of Law.&nbsp; His additional experience as a judicial extern for the US District Court of Minnesota has given him an inside look into the court process. He is also a member of the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) and the Minnesota Intellectual Property Law Association (MIPLA).



“Joseph adds IP experience and depth to the Electrical &amp; Software Practice Group in Minneapolis, while bringing his fresh perspective to our clients.&nbsp; We are excited to welcome him here,” said Chris Leonard, Managing Director, CEO and Chairman of the Board, Merchant &amp; Gould.

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