Atty. Draeke H. Weseman
Draeke Weseman counsels clients on the strategic development, maintenance, and enforcement of trademark rights and related matters. A go-to attorney for company executives and in-house legal counsel, Draeke advises on creative brand protection, brand acquisitions, trademark clearance, enforcement, litigation, licensing, and global trademark prosecution.
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Draeke H. Weseman is an Of Counsel based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on trademark, business, ip, health care, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (2010). Educated at Mitchell Hamline School of Law (J.D. Member, 2009) and University of Minnesota (B.A., 2003). Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, International Trademark Association, 2016-Present •Member, Minnesota State Bar Association, 2010-Present •Member, Hennepin County Bar Association, 2010-Present. Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Draeke Weseman counsels clients on the strategic development, maintenance, and enforcement of trademark rights and related matters
- A go-to attorney for company executives and in-house legal counsel, Draeke advises on creative brand protection, brand acquisitions, trademark clearance, enforcement, litigation, licensing, and global trademark prosecution
- Draeke has been listed five times on the Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” list (2018-2022) and is a member of Greenberg Traurig’s repeat U.S
- News - Best Lawyers “Law Firm of the Year” in Trademark Law (2020 and 2022)
- Having practiced for 15 years, Draeke has handled thousands of trademark matters worldwide for Fortune 500 and other publicly traded and privately held companies, global media franchises, Silicon Valley venture-backed startups, international luxury fashion houses, celebrities, and the U.S
- National Governing Body for an Olympic sport
- Clients in a wide range of industries trust Draeke to identify, prosecute, maintain, and protect their most valuable brand assets
- His practice spans consumer goods, food and beverage products, e-commerce, restaurant and hospitality services, entertainment, financial services, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and Web3, cryptocurrency, blockchain, and digital assets
- Draeke regularly speaks to national audiences and has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal and Minneapolis/St
- Paul Business Journal on matters of trademark law and policy
- His contributions to U.S. trademark law include establishing precedent before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board of the United States Patent and Trademark Office
- Concentrations •Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, NFTs, Digital Assets, Financial Technology, Traditional Banking and Finance •Clothing, Apparel, Footwear, Jewelry, Cosmetics, and Retail Store Services •Electronics, Computer Technology, Internet, Social Media, Mobile Gaming, and Video games •Entertainment, Education, Sports and Recreation, Hunting, Fishing and Outdoors, and Pet Products •Manufacturing Equipment, Defense and Government Contractors, Military Equipment, and Firearms •Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Immunotherapeutics, and Health Care Services •Venture Capital, Private Equity and Investment Firms, and Mergers & Acquisitions •Restaurant Services, Lodging and Hospitality, Food and Beverage Products, and Beer, Wine & Spirits •Transportation, Shipping, and Supply Chain Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, Minnesota Monthly, 'Top Lawyers in Minnesota,' 2023 •Selected, Super Lawyers Magazine, Minnesota Super Lawyers, “Rising Stars,” 2018-2022 •Team Member, a U.S
- News - Best Lawyers 'Law Firm of the Year' in Trademark Law, 2020 and 2022 •Listed, Minnesota State Bar Association, “North Star Lawyer,” 2018
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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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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