Atty. Jay Alan Erstling

Atty. Jay Alan Erstling

Jay Alan Erstling is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, international law, international intellectual property and 1 other area of law. Jay received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 52 yrs experience 52 year
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About Jay Alan Erstling at a glance

Jay Alan Erstling is an Of Counsel based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Patterson Thuente Pedersen, P.A.. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on business, ip, and international. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1974) and Minnesota (2001). Educated at Cornell University (J.D. Industrial, 1974) and Cornell University (B.S. Industrial, 1971). Active member of American Bar Association (IP Law Section, Vice Chair, IP Treaties and Law Committee) American Intellectual Property Law Association AIPPI Intellectual Property Owners Association International Trademark Association Intellectual Property Owners Association. Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Jay Alan Erstling is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, international law, international intellectual property and 1 other area of law
  • Jay received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Jay practices at Patterson Thuente Pedersen, P.A. in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

Jay Alan Erstling's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jay Alan Erstling handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

Jay Alan Erstling is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Minnesota →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

Jay Alan Erstling is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international attorneys in Minnesota →

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 Jay Alan Erstling

Where is Jay Alan Erstling's law office located?
Jay Alan Erstling's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is Patterson Thuente Pedersen, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jay Alan Erstling handle?
Jay Alan Erstling focuses on business, ip, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Jay Alan Erstling practiced law?
Jay Alan Erstling has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Jay Alan Erstling go to law school?
Jay Alan Erstling earned their education at (J.D. Industrial, 1974); (B.S. Industrial, 1971).
How can I contact Jay Alan Erstling for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Industrial
Cornell University
- 1974
B.S. Industrial
Cornell University
- 1971

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1974
Minnesota
Admitted: 2001

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