Atty. Brian Robert Dorn

Atty. Brian Robert Dorn

Brian Robert Dorn is a lawyer practicing corporate, food, drug & device law, software and technology transactions and 12 other areas of law. Brian received a M.S. degree from University of Florida College of Medicine in 1998, and has been licensed for 23 years.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About Brian Robert Dorn at a glance

Brian Robert Dorn is an Of Counsel based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on patent, business, ip, trade secrets, and ip licensing. Admitted to practice in Minnesota US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit US District Court of Minnesota US Patent and T (2003). Educated at University of Florida College of Law (J.D., 2003) and University of Florida College of Medicine (M.S. University, 1998). Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Brian Robert Dorn is a lawyer practicing corporate, food, drug & device law, software and technology transactions and 12 other areas of law
  • Brian received a M.S. degree from University of Florida College of Medicine in 1998, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Brian practices at Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

Brian Robert Dorn's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Robert Dorn handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Brian Robert Dorn is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Minnesota →

Trade Secrets

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IP Licensing

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Minnesota

Practicing law in Minnesota. Legal matters in Minnesota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Minneapolis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Minnesota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Minnesota brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Minnesota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian Robert Dorn

Where is Brian Robert Dorn's law office located?
Brian Robert Dorn's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is Barnes & Thornburg LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian Robert Dorn handle?
Brian Robert Dorn focuses on patent, business, ip, trade secrets, ip licensing. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Brian Robert Dorn practiced law?
Brian Robert Dorn has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Brian Robert Dorn go to law school?
Brian Robert Dorn earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (M.S. University, 1998).
How can I contact Brian Robert Dorn for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Florida College of Law
- 2003
M.S. University
University of Florida College of Medicine
- 1998

Bar Admissions

Minnesota US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit US District Court of Minnesota US Patent and T
Admitted: 2003

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