Atty. John Christopher Reich

Atty. John Christopher Reich

John Christopher Reich is a lawyer practicing patents, intellectual property. John received a B.S.E.E. degree from Purdue University in 1987, and has been licensed for 34 years.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About John Christopher Reich at a glance

John Christopher Reich is a Senior Partner based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Merchant And Gould. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on patent and ip. Admitted to practice in Minnesota registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1992). Educated at The John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1992) and Purdue University (B.S.E.E., 1987). Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Christopher Reich is a lawyer practicing patents, intellectual property
  • John received a B.S.E.E. degree from Purdue University in 1987, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • John practices at Merchant & Gould P.C. in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

John Christopher Reich's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Christopher Reich handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Intellectual Property

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

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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 John Christopher Reich

Where is John Christopher Reich's law office located?
John Christopher Reich's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is Merchant And Gould. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Christopher Reich handle?
John Christopher Reich focuses on patent, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has John Christopher Reich practiced law?
John Christopher Reich has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did John Christopher Reich go to law school?
John Christopher Reich earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.S.E.E., 1987).
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Education

J.D.
The John Marshall Law School
- 1992
B.S.E.E.
Purdue University
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Minnesota registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1992

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