Atty. Samuel T. "Sam" Lockner

Atty. Samuel T. "Sam" Lockner

Samuel T. Lockner enjoys a robust intellectual property and patent practice, which includes litigation, monetization, protection, trade secrets, and more.

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Profile Summary

About Samuel T. "Sam" Lockner at a glance

Samuel T. "Sam" Lockner is a ip attorney based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Carlson Caspers. Admitted to practice in Minnesota, Minnesota State Bar Association. Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 2004). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Samuel T. Lockner enjoys a robust intellectual property and patent practice, which includes litigation, monetization, protection, trade secrets, and more
  • Lockner often serves as lead counsel representing companies in the biotechnology, biomedical device, bio-agricultural, and other related industrial sectors, both as plaintiffs and defendants
  • Many of Lockner’s cases are patent disputes under the Hatch-Waxman Act
  • His experience also includes Inter Partes Review (“IPR”) and matters before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”)

Practice Areas Explained

Samuel T. "Sam" Lockner's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Samuel T. "Sam" Lockner 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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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 Samuel T. "Sam" Lockner

Where is Samuel T. "Sam" Lockner's law office located?
Samuel T. "Sam" Lockner'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 Samuel T. "Sam" Lockner handle?
Samuel T. "Sam" Lockner focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
Where did Samuel T. "Sam" Lockner go to law school?
Samuel T. "Sam" Lockner earned their education at (J.D., 2004).
How can I contact Samuel T. "Sam" Lockner for a consultation?
You can contact Samuel T. "Sam" Lockner 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 Samuel T. "Sam" Lockner received?
Samuel T. "Sam" Lockner's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent; Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law.

Education

J.D.
Boston University School of Law
- 2004

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Minnesota Super Lawyers each year has listed Sam as a "Super Lawyer" or “Rising Star” from 2008 to the present.
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice (Minneapolis)
- 2025

Bar Admissions

Minnesota, Minnesota State Bar Association

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