
DIETZ LAW OFFICE LLC
Committed to Quality
ATTORNEYS
Paul Dietz, Esq.
Owner
BIO
Over the years, I've worked in both private practice and for a large corporation. While in private practice I've provided counsel to a variety of entrepreneurs, up start companies and large corporations. My private practice experience includes:
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U.S. patent application preparation together with U.S. and foreign patent application prosecution in a variety of technologies, including:
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medical devices (ie: implantable devices, diagnostic tools, rhythm management aids, vascular devices, cryogenic applications, etc.)
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electromechanical devices (ie: sensors, circuits, controllers, testing equipment, etc.)
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mechanical devices (ie: impellers, boilers, pumps, filters, road construction, material testing equipment, additive manufacturing, etc.)
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Miscellaneous components (ie: exercise equipment, outdoor sports, shipping containers, archery sights, etc.)
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Preparation and negotiation of various contractual agreements, including license agreements, assignments, acquisitions, etc.
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Patent litigation
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Trademark registration, opposition, and litigation
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Copyright registration and litigation
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Pretrial motion practice and Appellate practice
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Preparation of opinions: patentability, validity/invalidity, and infringement/non-infringement
While working as a patent attorney within a large corporation I had the opportunity to:
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Oversee and manage U.S. and foreign patent application preparation, prosecution, and maintenance
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Provide advice and counsel concerning contracts with suppliers, vendors, Universities, government agencies, and others
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Prepare contracts and assist with negotiating contracts with suppliers, vendors, Universities and others
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Provide recommendations for implementing and improving IP business process
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Support and provide legal counsel to senior management on various intellectual property matters
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Support and train technical personnel and business managers related to IP
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Counsel concerning export control laws
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Counsel concerning trademark registration, maintenance and enforcement
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License negotiation and support
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Pre-litigation evaluations and litigation support
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Oversee a Patent Review Board
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Draft non-disclosure, joint development, research, and other agreements
EDUCATION
St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN (double major: Physics and Math)
Hamline University School of Law (juris doctorate)
CREDENTIALS:Admitted to Minnesota State Bar, Admitted to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark
Office, Federal and State District Court, and appeallate courts
