Atty. John P Sumner

Atty. John P Sumner

John P Sumner is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, intellectual property strategic planning, intellectual property portfolio management and 3 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from South Dakota State University in 1967, and has been licensed for 52 years.

Wayzata Wayzata 52 Years Experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About John P Sumner at a glance

John P Sumner is a ip and international attorney based in Wayzata, Minnesota. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1974), U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota (1977), U.S. Supreme Court (1978), and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademar (1982). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1974) and South Dakota State University (B.S. Engineering, 1967). Serves clients in Wayzata, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John P Sumner is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, intellectual property strategic planning, intellectual property portfolio management and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from South Dakota State University in 1967, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • John practices in Wayzata, MN

Practice Areas Explained

John P Sumner's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

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

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International Law

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

John P Sumner is one of 36,155 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 Wayzata 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 venue, 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 P Sumner

Where is John P Sumner's law office located?
John P Sumner's law practice is located in Wayzata, Minnesota. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John P Sumner handle?
John P Sumner focuses on ip, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has John P Sumner practiced law?
John P Sumner has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did John P Sumner go to law school?
John P Sumner earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.S. Engineering, 1967).
How can I contact John P Sumner for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
William Mitchell College of Law
- 1974
B.S. Engineering
South Dakota State University
- 1967

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademar
Admitted: 1982

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