Atty. Robert Alden Elwell

Atty. Robert Alden Elwell

Robert Alden Elwell is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law. Robert received a B.A. degree from Macalester College in 1971, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About Robert Alden Elwell at a glance

Robert Alden Elwell is a real estate and ip attorney based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Minnesota registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1987). Educated at Washington College of Law, The American University (J.D., 1987) and Macalester College (B.A. University, 1971). Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Robert Alden Elwell is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law
  • Robert received a B.A. degree from Macalester College in 1971, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Robert practices in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

Robert Alden Elwell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Alden Elwell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

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

Robert Alden Elwell 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

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Where is Robert Alden Elwell's law office located?
Robert Alden Elwell's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert Alden Elwell handle?
Robert Alden Elwell focuses on real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Robert Alden Elwell practiced law?
Robert Alden Elwell has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Robert Alden Elwell go to law school?
Robert Alden Elwell earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A. University, 1971).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Washington College of Law, The American University
- 1987
B.A. University
Macalester College
- 1971

Bar Admissions

Minnesota registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1987

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