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Revered by clients and practitioners alike, Dorsey & Whitney is a “strong law firm with solid practitioners across multiple specialties”. Demonstrating long-term commitment to their clientele, the IP attorneys possess a wealth of capabilities and an international reach. Whether they need to enforce or defend their intellectual property, companies need look no further than masterful trial attorney Mark Miller, who is adept at representing his patrons in all arenas to protect their most valuable assets. Making “a terrific tag team that works well together” are brothers Brett Foster and Grant Foster; Brett provides litigation expertise and Grant handles the prosecution and portfolio management side of things. Over their careers, the pair have earned a loyal following, some of whom they have represented for more than two decades. Alongside them in the Salt Lake City office are a number of skilled attorneys specialising in patent prosecution and portfolio management, including the head of the firm’s patent prosecution group, Bryan Pratt. His specialties in materials and mechanical industries make him a smart choice for a diverse range of businesses. Pratt teams up with Aaron Barker, whose industry experience as an electrical engineer gives him critical insight into his patrons’ businesses and innovations. Marcus Simon draws on his materials engineering background to assist players from a range of industries, both in the United States and internationally. Medical device company Merit Medical Systems relies on Jason McCammon and Matthew Bethards for vital patent prosecution and portfolio management counsel to protect its innovations. Bethards is praised by a client for being a “key part in managing our global IP portfolio, with a particular focus on patents in the US. He assists with prosecuting new patents, monitoring competitor filings and protecting against infringement. Matt is very knowledgeable, responsive and good natured. He and his team are organised and take the time to learn about our industry.”