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Daniel W Mcdonald

Daniel W Mcdonald

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Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

  • 100% Intellectual Property

Contact Information

  • Merchant & Gould P.C.
    80 South Eighth Street, 3200 IDS Center
    Minneapolis, MN 55402
    612-●●●●●●●● - show
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About me: Dan has won trials, secured expedited relief, and succeeded in securing multi-million dollar awards for his clients. He has represented clients ranging from... more

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Résumé

Licenses

  • 24 years since Daniel W Mcdonald was first licensed to practice law in MN.

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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Minnesota Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor 1985
University of Minnesota Electrical Engineering BS - Bachelor of Science 1982

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Leading Individual in IP Litigation Chambers USA 2008
Super Lawyer Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine 2008
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
National Board Member University of Minnesota Alumni Association 2008
Chair, Patent Litigation/CAFC/ADR Committee Minnesota Intellectual Property Law Association 1997–1998
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers

Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 3
Question: Office Action from USPTO refusing Registration of...
Daniel's answer: Two main options are to (1) respond on the merits of the examiner's rejection and (2) see if you... more
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Beyond Rule 11: The Case For Full Early Assessment IP 360 2007
Copyright Infringement: Risks Are Increasing Online Forbes 2005

Cases

Title:
Mostly Memories, Inc. v. For Your Ease Only, Inc
Practice Area:
Intellectual Property
Outcome:
reversed; fees awarded; counterclaims reinstated
Description:
The underlying case involved copyright infringement and related business claims involving designs of scented candles and other giftware. The...

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Speaking Engagements

Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Co-Chaired Program and spoke on the strategic relationship between reexams and litigation AIPLA Advanced Patent Litigation Road Show 2007