Casey A. Kniser
Partner
Casey Kniser is a partner with Patterson Thuente IP. He is a trial lawyer who handles cases involving all aspects of patent, trademark, and copyright law. Casey is also admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. Professional Experience A former JAG officer in the U.S. Navy, Casey started his legal career as trial defense counsel and a prosecutor in courts-martial. He worked closely with NCIS agents on criminal investigations, and also acted as legal advisor to commanding officers of fighter-jet squadrons stationed a Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach. While serving on active duty, he was appointed as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Eastern District of Virginia. After completing his Naval service, Casey was an associate at another Minnesota law firm where he practiced airplane litigation along with handling patent, trademark and copyright cases. He joined Patterson Thuente IP in 2001. Case Studies
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612.349.3017 Practice Areas Technology Areas Education
University of Minnesota, B.A.,Classics (Greek-Latin), 1991, summa cum laude
Cornell Law School, J.D., 1995
Admissions
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Memberships
Minnesota State Bar Association International Trademark Association
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