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Merchant &amp; Gould is a full-service intellectual property law firm that has focused exclusively on IP law since it was founded in 1900.

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As the pace of global innovation surges, intellectual property has become an increasingly integral and valuable part of business. Merchant &amp; Gould helps sole inventors, emerging and established companies, universities, venture capitalists, and Fortune 500 and 100 companies stay ahead of the curve to gain leverage in new and existing markets. Our team of nearly 100 attorneys, registered patent agents, and technical experts thrive on the complex, the simple, the creative, the big picture, and the microscopic details that position our clients for business success locally, nationally, and around the world. Merchant &amp; Gould is distinctly qualified and passionate about partnering with our clients to achieve their goals. We bring a mix of deep technical experience, exceptional trial advocacy skills, and an affordable rate structure to provide valuable, highly effective and cost-efficient representation. Merchant &amp; Gould is distinguished by:

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Merchant &amp; Gould has focused exclusively on intellectual property for over a century. From the beginning, we have dedicated ourselves to finding the best solution, no matter where it takes us. The one constant: our clients’ challenges. We understand these challenges because our attorneys have an unmatched depth of knowledge in all aspects of intellectual property.

As an intellectual property boutique, approximately half of our firm-wide practice involves securing, licensing, maintaining, and counseling relative to intellectual property matters while the other half handles litigation and trial practice. Our attorneys bring an inherent global perspective and use creative strategies designed to expand on the potential of new ideas and to capitalize on opportunities that go beyond even our clients’ toughest expectations. We are Guardians of Great Ideas®.

At Merchant &amp; Gould, the long term relationships that we build with our clients are critical to our success. As a result, we seek to actively partner with clients to understand, build, and implement technology and intellectual property driven strategies that add bottom-line business value. The depth and breadth of our legal and technical knowledge coupled with years of experience in helping clients create and strategically manage global intellectual property assets uniquely positions us to be a valued member of your team.

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Merchant &amp; Gould, one of the nation’s leading intellectual property boutiques, has been chosen by Minnesota Lawyer as one of the <a href="https://minnlawyer.com/2024/09/26/women-led-law-firms-2024-merchant-gould-p-c/">In the Lead: Best Women-Led Law Firms</a> in 2024. This inaugural recognition highlights law firms with strong female leadership, demonstrating excellence not only in legal practice but also in advancing diversity and inclusion across their teams.



Firms selected for this accolade are those that empower women to thrive, providing opportunities for them to grow as leaders, contribute meaningfully, and drive change in the legal industry. This award underscores Merchant &amp; Gould&#8217;s ongoing commitment to fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are encouraged and valued.



&#8220;We are honored to be recognized by Minnesota Lawyer as one of the best women-led law firms,&#8221; said Heather Kliebenstein, Merchant &amp; Gould Managing Director and Partner. &#8220;This award affirms our dedication to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can excel while continuing to provide exceptional legal services to our clients.&#8221;

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