Tollefson IP is a specialized intellectual property law firm dedicated to securing and protecting innovation through high-quality patents and trademarks. Founded by Brian Tollefson, an expert with over 25 years of experience, the firm stands out for its comprehensive, full-service approach that supports clients from startup to maturity across a vast range of industries.
The firm leverages deep expertise in nearly every technological and commercial field, including AI, machine learning, e-commerce, financial services, semiconductors, and medical devices. Tollefson IP is equipped to represent a diverse clientele—from individuals and startups to large multinational corporations—and handles both U.S. and international filings, proceedings, and enforcement with equal proficiency.
Services Offered
- Patent Prosecution
- Trademark Prosecution
- U.S. PTO Proceedings (including patent appeals, re-examinations, inter partes reviews, post-grant reviews, and interferences)
- Trademark oppositions and cancellation proceedings
- Intellectual Property Litigation in Federal Courts
- Licensing and Product Development (including software license agreements)
- Patent Monetization (evaluation, assertion, licensing, and brokering of patent portfolios)
- Access to litigation funding and investor networks
- Direct-to-consumer digital marketing support for product development
With over two decades of experience practicing before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and federal courts, Tollefson IP offers flexible billing arrangements, including contingency and hybrid options, and provides services to clients in industries such as food and beverage, fashion, automotive, software, national defense, and consumer products.
