Patrick J. Gallagher
Patrick Gallagher works with innovators to identify, protect, and leverage their intellectual property assets. With decades of experience, Patrick guides clients through the complexities of acquiring patent and trademark protection, U.S. and international intellectual property portfolio development, and anti-counterfeiting and on-line enforcement strategies.
Patrick counsels clients from a wide range of industries, including defense, automotive, agriculture, thermoplastic films, additive manufacturing, and household and consumer goods. He is dedicated to ensuring client innovations are safeguarded and their competitive edge maintained.
Equally important, Patrick helps clients avoid the intellectual property rights of their competitors. He develops strategies for freedom to operate searches and clearance and designing around and invalidating competitor’s patents. Patrick's transactional practice focuses on patent and trademark licensing and intellectual property due diligence in corporate transactions.
Clients benefit from Patrick's ability to translate intricate technical concepts into clear legal strategies. He navigates the nuances of U.S. and international patent law and trademark law, helping entrepreneurs and international corporations alike maximize the value of their intellectual assets.
Credentials
Education
- Hamline University, B.A., English and political science, 1991
- William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 1999, cum laude, editor-in-chief of William Mitchell Law Review
Bar Admissions
- Minnesota