Patrick is a partner in Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P.'s Intellectual Property & Technology Department. Patrick concentrates on trademark and copyright issues, as well as other intellectual property matters. 

He has extensive experience in trademark clearance, investigation, prosecution, client counseling and management of domestic and international trademark portfolios on behalf of clients of all sizes in a wide variety of industries. Patrick's practice also focuses on trademark and unfair competition litigation, enforcement, and opposition and cancellation proceedings, Internet domain name disputes and proceedings and trademark licensing. His practice also includes copyright protection and prosecution, licensing and litigation.

• International Trademark Association
  • INTA Project Team, 2011 Leadership Meeting (2010 - present)
  • INTA Bulletin Editorial Board, Features - Policy & Practice Subcommittee (2010 - present)
  • INTA Adjunct Professor Special Interest Group (2006 - present)
  • INTA Information Resources Committee, Project Team Pool (2008 - 2009)
  • INTA Bulletin Editorial Board, Features - Members, Benefits & Services Subcommittee (2002 - 2007), Chair (2005 - 2007)
  • Regularly writes for the INTA Bulletin
• William Mitchell College of Law, adjunct professor, Trademark Litigation (2005 - present)
• Minnesota Intellectual Property Law Association
• Minnesota State Bar Association

• Minnesota Rising Star 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009 (Minnesota Law & Politics, 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009)
• "Who's Who of Emerging Leaders," Marquis Who's Who (2007)
• "Who's Who in America," Marquis Who's Who (2008)

• Co-author, "Judge Posner Cuts Through the 'Semantic Jungle' in an Effort to Establish a Unified Standard for Awarding Attorneys’ Fees," Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. Briefing, December 16, 2010
• Co-author, "A Healthy Approach to Brand Management," World Trademark Review, Issue 28, December/January 2011
• Co-author, "Federal Circuit Addresses Steps for Proving Intent to Resume Use of Alleged Abandoned Trademark," Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. Briefing, April 21, 2010
• Co-author, "ICANN Announces Opportunity for Comment on Proposed Trademark Rights Protection Mechanisms for New Generic Top-Level Domain Names," Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. Briefing, October 2009
• Co-author, "Federal Circuit Clarifies Standard for Fraud on the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office," Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. Briefing, September 2009
• Contributor, Annual Review of Intellectual Property Law Developments 2006-2008, American Bar Association, January 2009
• Contributor, "Recent Developments in Intellectual Property Law," ABA-Intellectual Property Law Newsletter, Quarterly, 1999 - 2008
• Co-author, "Protecting Intellectual Property Abroad," Minnesota Lawyer, In-House Counsel Quarterly Special Focus, June 2007
• "International Registration Strategies Forum Highlights Protection of Global Brands," INTA Bulletin, April 15, 2006
• "Association President Paul Reidl Discusses 2006 Goals," INTA Bulletin, February 1, 2006
• "Member Spotlight: Michael Barritt," INTA Bulletin, November 1, 2005
• "Mark of the Month: GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS," INTA Bulletin, April 15, 2005
• Co-author, "Trade Dress and Other Non-Patent Protection of Products," Patents and Product Protection, Minnesota CLE, March 2005
• "Mark of the Month: ABSOLUT VODKA," INTA Bulletin, March 15, 2005
• "Mark of the Month: SAMSUNG,"  INTA Bulletin, August 15, 2004
• "Committee Comment:  Academic Institutions Recruitment Subcommittee - Spearheading the Academic Membership Initiative,"  INTA Bulletin, August 15, 2004
• "Mark of the Month: IKEA,"  INTA Bulletin, July 15, 2004
• "Mark of the Month: M&M's,"  INTA Bulletin, June 15, 2004
• "Determining Global Availability of Basic Search Options and Strategies," INTA Bulletin, April 15, 2004
• "Mark of the Month: CRAYOLA," INTA Bulletin, December 15, 2003
• "Mark of the Month: BETTY CROCKER,"  INTA Bulletin, October 15, 2003
• Co-author, "Trademark Oppositions: Effective Proceedings or Procedural Warfare?," INTA Bulletin, September 1, 2003
• "Mark of the Month: TAKURA," INTA Bulletin, July 1, 2003
• "Mark of the Month: SONY," INTA Bulletin, April 1, 2003
• "Mark of the Month: LEGO," INTA Bulletin, February 15, 2003
• "Mark of the Month: NIKE and the Swoosh," INTA Bulletin, January 15, 2003
• "Mark of the Month: TRIVIAL PURSUIT," INTA Bulletin, November 15, 2002
• Co-author, "U.S. Accession to the Madrid Protocol Should Streamline International Protection for Trademarks Owned by American Businesses and Citizens," Intellectual Property Update, Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P., October, 2002
• "Mark of the Month: VOLVO," INTA Bulletin, October 15, 2002
• "Mark of the Month: COCA-COLA," INTA Bulletin, September 15, 2002
• "Mark of the Month: KODAK," INTA Bulletin, August 15, 2002
• "Mark of the Month: OREO Celebrates its 90th Birthday," INTA Bulletin, July 15, 2002
• "Committee Comment - Survey Subcommittee: Corporate Benchmark Survey Completed," INTA Bulletin, May 15, 2002
• "In the News: WWF Slammed by Wildlife Fund," INTA Bulletin, April 1, 2002
• "International Basics Forum," INTA Bulletin, March 15, 2002
• "In the News: No Bonding with Austin Powers - 007 Rejects Gold Membership," INTA Bulletin, March 15, 2002
• "Trademark Practice Strategy: Trademark Trial and Appeal Board," Minnesota State Bar Association CLE, January 24, 2001

• "Primer on Trademarks and Copyrights for Advertising Agencies and Strategic Design Firms," In-House Training Seminar for Design Agency, September 14, 2010
• "What is Intellectual Property?" Client In-House Training Seminar, September 10, 2009
• Co-presenter, “Trademark Clearance in Five Easy Steps,” Midwest Intellectual Property Institute, Minnesota CLE, September 26, 2008
• Co-presenter, “Trademark Law Developments: Changes That Impact Registration and Enforcement,” Minnesota Intellectual Property Association CLE, February 14, 2008
• “Critical Developments in the US and UK,” Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. Web Seminar Series, December 4, 2007
• Co-host, “Developments in Fraud Upon the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office,” INTA Roundtable, Minneapolis, MN April 11, 2006
• Co-host, “A Comparison of CTM and Madrid Protocol Trademark Applications,” INTA Roundtable, Minneapolis, MN January 27, 2004

1999 - J.D., cum laude, William Mitchell College of Law
1991 - B.A., English and Political Science, Hamline University

While attending law school, Patrick served as Editor-in-Chief of the William Mitchell Law Review. He was the recipient of the Alumni Association's Student Award of Merit for his graduating class (the award recognizes scholastic achievement, involvement in student organizations, community service and individual perseverance). He is admitted to the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota.

• St. Paul Youth Lacrosse Club, President
• Youth sports coach for hockey, lacrosse, soccer and baseball