Atty. Daniel Michael Blakeslee
Daniel Michael Blakeslee is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patents. Daniel received a B.S. degree from Western Michigan University in 1999, and has been licensed for 17 years.
Intellectual Property & More Attorney · Serving Des Moines, IA · 17+ Years Experience
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About Daniel Michael Blakeslee at a Glance
Daniel Michael Blakeslee is a Member based in Des Moines, Iowa. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on patent and ip. Admitted to practice in U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2009), Federal District Court for the Western District of Michigan (2011), Michigan (2011), and Iowa (2017). Educated at Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D., 2010) and Western Michigan University (B.S. Aeronautical, 1999). Active member of Professional and Community Affiliations Iowa Intellectual Property Law Association Board Member, 2017-present American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Legislative Committee State Bar of Iowa Intellectual Property Section Council. Serves clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel Michael Blakeslee
- Daniel Michael Blakeslee is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patents
- Daniel received a B.S. degree from Western Michigan University in 1999, and has been licensed for 17 years
- Daniel practices in Des Moines, IA
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Daniel Michael Blakeslee's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel Michael Blakeslee handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Des Moines.
Patent Law in Des Moines
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Intellectual Property in Des Moines
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Des Moines
Practicing law in Iowa. Legal matters in Iowa are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Des Moines are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Iowa state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Iowa brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Iowa courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Des Moines Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Des Moines-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Des Moines Choose Daniel Michael Blakeslee
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Daniel Michael Blakeslee's practice in the field of patent and ip.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel Michael Blakeslee brings 17+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Federal District Court for the Western District of Michigan, and Michigan, Daniel Michael Blakeslee can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent and ip, Daniel Michael Blakeslee can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Des Moines
A Des Moines-based practice means Daniel Michael Blakeslee attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Daniel Michael Blakeslee Handles in Des Moines
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