Brian W. Hayes - Lawyer in Minneapolis, MN

BrianHayes is a partner at Carlson Caspers who offers successful companies skilledguidance for many complex intellectual property issues. Brians expertiseincludes IP and patent litigation, licensing, monetization, freedom-to-operate,and validity analyses. Brian works with innovative companies in a variety ofmarket sectors relating to medical devices, computer software and hardware, andagricultural businesses. Brian thoroughly understands the business climate ofhis clients and the importance of safekeeping IP assets. Brianhas substantial experience in helping clients avoid litigation throughfreedom-to-operate and validity analyses. When litigation is necessary, Brian?sexperience includes developing trial strategies for patent infringement,copyright infringement, and trade secret misappropriation. Brian also assistsclients in building their patent asset portfolios by conducting due diligenceinvestigations for investments, mergers, acquisitions, and advising clients onpatent licensing and sales. Brianworked with a team of Carlson Caspers attorneys from 2009-2020 to repatriateassets in the $190 million Trevor Cook Ponzi scheme, the second-largest fraudin Minnesota history. Carlson Caspers's attorneys were successful in maximizingthe recovery of stolen funds for more than 900 investors.MinnesotaSuper Lawyers named Brian to the Minnesota Super Lawyers? list 2019-2021. Hewas listed in Rising Stars in 2008 and 2010-2014. Brian has beenhighlighted/recognized for legal excellence in the 2022 Edition of TheBest Lawyers in America. AtCarlson Caspers, Brian is co-chairperson of the firms recruiting committee andworks closely with the firms diversity and inclusion committee to recruit toplaw school graduates who wish to practice intellectual property law in the TwinCities. Outsideof work, Brian enjoys reading, trivia contests, and softball, and once appearedon Jeopardy.