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As a dedicated attorney, Julie is passionate about helping her clients explore their options in protecting their ideas and technology. She is skilled in drafting solid patent applications that lead to successful prosecution within the US and abroad.

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Julie brings over 18 years of experience to the table. Her practice focuses on patent prosecution for both domestic and foreign clients, patentability analysis, product clearance, validity analysis and infringement analysis.

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Serving the Mechanical &amp; Software Industries

Julie has extensive experience in obtaining patents in the mechanical and software fields. Niches within those industries include telecommunications, medical devices, exhaust systems, hydraulics and sensors. She also has experience with various software-based applications for system operations, supply chain management, and product design and fabrication.

Julie has a background in science as well as a talent for persuasive writing. These details help her to prepare and prosecute strong patent applications on behalf of her clients.

Dedicated to Delivering Trusted Counsel&nbsp;

“Are we making the right move?”

“Are we wasting our resources or getting some value?”

“Are we patenting the right technology?”

These are the questions Julie works to answer as she counsels her clients. She works to provide trustworthy advice on how her clients can manage their current portfolios by diving deep into the patent landscape in their technology areas. This includes supporting companies both large and small.

Julie meets her clients right where they are by performing several assessments from portfolio analysis and landscape analysis to patentability assessment. The resulting data helps her clients achieve the best outcome for their patents and portfolios.

When It Comes to Patents, the Portfolio Matters

According to Julie, a patent shouldn’t just be a commodity. Instead, a patent is an investment that must be taken seriously. After all, achieving a patent takes serious resources.&nbsp;

Julie works with her clients to create portfolio strategies that help them reach their overall goals. This includes determining which intellectual property deserves a spot in the portfolio.

Julie serves as a member of the Conflicts Committee within Merchant &amp; Gould. When she isn’t supporting her clients, Julie enjoys crocheting, reading and spending time with her family.

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University of Minnesota, J.D., 2004, 

Fairfield University, B.S. Physics & Computer Science, 2001, 

Julie Skoge, Intellectual Property Attorney

Medical Devices

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Software & Information Technology

Minneapolis

Merchant &amp; Gould promoted five attorneys in three of its offices around the country, celebrating the ongoing hard work and perseverance of its team. Effective July 1, 2020, the promotions include Alpaslan Sapmaz, Julie K. Skoge and Paige S. Stradley in Minneapolis; David D. Harrell&nbsp;in Denver; and Andrew O. Larsen, Ph.D., in New York.



“We are excited to expand our leadership and promote this group of excellent attorneys who have made a particular impact during the COVID-19 situation. Each attorney has exemplified the professionalism and ‘can do’ spirit that allows our firm to grow and be successful, especially when our clients need us most,” said Christopher J. Leonard, Merchant &amp; Gould’s Managing Director, CEO, and Chairman of the Board. “Many industry leaders believe the pandemic crisis will historically spark a new innovation and technology movement. We agree, and these promotions bring greater depth to our practice groups in some of the most inventive industries across the country.”



<a href="https://www.merchantgould.com/Professionals/Alpaslan-Sapmaz?">Alpaslan Sapmaz</a>, promoted to partner in the Minneapolis office, practices general intellectual property law with an emphasis on patent prosecution in the mechanical arts. His practice includes guiding clients through the patent process in bringing inventive concepts to granted patents under both U.S. and foreign patent law. Specifically, Alp has extensive experience in preparation and prosecution of patent applications and managing sizeable client patent portfolios.&nbsp;



<a href="https://www.merchantgould.com/Professionals/Julie-K-Skoge">Julie K. Skoge</a>, promoted to partner in the Minneapolis office, is a registered patent attorney who practices IP law with an emphasis on patent prosecution for both domestic and foreign clients.&nbsp; A science background combined with a detail-oriented outlook and a talent for persuasive writing helps her prepare and prosecute strong patent applications for her clients in diverse mechanical and software technology fields, as well as software-based applications for product design and fabrication.&nbsp;



<a href="https://www.merchantgould.com/Professionals/Paige-S-Stradley">Paige S. Stradley</a>, promoted to partner in the Minneapolis office, handles a range of IP litigation involving patents (utility and design), copyrights, trademark, trade dress and false advertising disputes. Her litigation experience includes crafting briefs and orally advocating in court, managing and participating in all aspects of fact and expert discovery, and examining witnesses both fact and expert witnesses at trial.&nbsp; In addition to litigation, Paige also counsels clients with respect to brand protection and engages in preventative analysis and review of designs and marketing and advertising campaigns.&nbsp;



David D. Harrell, promoted to partner in the Denver office, is a registered patent attorney whose practice encompasses areas including software and information technology, computer technology, and Internet-related technologies. He specializes in patent preparation and prosecution, infringement analysis, and global IP portfolio development.&nbsp;David’s technical areas include programming, software analysis and development, operating systems and database design and implementation.



<a href="https://www.merchantgould.com/Professionals/Andrew-O-Larsen-Ph-D">Andrew O. Larsen</a>, Ph.D., promoted to partner in the New York office, focuses his practice on Hatch-Waxman litigation, contested matters before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and general IP counseling. He primarily assists clients in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and chemical industries with developing and strengthening their patent estates and their overall litigation strategy, including pre-litigation counseling, fact and expert discovery, claim construction analysis, deposition and motion practice, and assistance at trial.&nbsp;

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