Atty. Philip P. "Phil" Caspers

Atty. Philip P. "Phil" Caspers

Philip P. Caspers is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent.

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About Philip P. "Phil" Caspers at a glance

Philip P. "Phil" Caspers is a patent and ip attorney based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Carlson Caspers. Educated at University of Minnesota (J.D., 1988). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent (2026), and Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Intellectual Property (Minneapolis) (2018). Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Philip P. Caspers is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent
  • Philip P., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2001
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Philip P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Philip P. "Phil" Caspers's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Philip P. "Phil" Caspers handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

Philip P. "Phil" Caspers is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Minnesota →

Intellectual Property

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

Philip P. "Phil" Caspers is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip 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 Philip P. "Phil" Caspers

Where is Philip P. "Phil" Caspers's law office located?
Philip P. "Phil" Caspers's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is Carlson Caspers. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Philip P. "Phil" Caspers handle?
Philip P. "Phil" Caspers focuses on patent, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
Where did Philip P. "Phil" Caspers go to law school?
Philip P. "Phil" Caspers earned their education at (J.D., 1988).
How can I contact Philip P. "Phil" Caspers for a consultation?
You can contact Philip P. "Phil" Caspers directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Philip P. "Phil" Caspers received?
Philip P. "Phil" Caspers's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent; Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Intellectual Property (Minneapolis); Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Patent (Minneapolis).

Education

J.D.
University of Minnesota
- 1988

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Intellectual Property (Minneapolis)
- 2018
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Patent (Minneapolis)
- 2016

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