Phil Goter is dedicated to safeguarding and maximizing the value of intellectual property for businesses worldwide. From startups to Fortune 100 companies, Phil provides strategic counsel on protecting R&D investment with IP, IP litigation, and complex dispute resolution. His approach to rendering legal solutions combines a deep bench of understanding in IP law with practical business insights – all with a focus on tailored solutions that align with each client's commercial objectives.

This blend of legal and business savvy often translates into tangible advantages for Phil's clients. He navigates the intricate landscape of high-tech industries, including 5G, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and medical devices. He brings a deep understanding of both technical and legal challenges, enabling him to anticipate potential issues and craft proactive strategies that can protect and enhance his client's market position.

Phil's practice spans global intellectual property dispute resolution, with a focus on key U.S. patent litigation venues. He has successfully represented international businesses in complex IP cases involving competition law and other matters. His experience extends to obtaining lost profits verdicts in pharmaceutical cases and utilizing expert surveys to prove infringement and determine invention value.

Moreover, Phil brings unique insights from his tenure as an investment manager and legal counsel for a publicly traded litigation finance company to his practice today. This experience informs his approach to advising on IP initiatives and litigation funding, offering clients a broader perspective on risk management and strategic decision-making. Phil also shares his knowledge as a professor of Intellectual Property at the University of Minnesota Law School.

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I view intellectual property through a dual lens of legal protection and business opportunity, maximizing value and return on investment at every turn."
Credentials

Education

  • University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., 2011, high distinction, Order of the Coif, contributing editor of the Iowa Law Review
  • University of Iowa Tippie College of Business, M.B.A., 2008
  • University of North Dakota, B.S., computer science, 2001
  • University of North Dakota, M.S., computer science, 2005

Bar Admissions

  • Minnesota

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
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