Aaron M. Johnson

Summary

Aaron is a seasoned trial attorney, with extensive experience in all stages of litigation in Federal court, including Markman hearings, depositions, pretrial investigation, discovery, pre- and post-trial motions, appellate work, and most importantly, trial. Aaron also has extensive experience in commercial litigation and arbitration proceedings.

Aaron focuses his practice on intellectual property matters with an emphasis on patent infringement litigation and other matters concerning technology. He represents clients across a broad spectrum of technological areas, including pharmaceuticals, the chemical industry, medical devices, data processing systems, computer software and hardware, computer chip technology, construction materials, safety and security technologies, control technology, business methods, pet care products, and telecommunications.

His chemical and pharmaceutical background provides him with real-world industrial perspective when working with clients, and particularly those involved in the generic drug industry and Hatch-Waxman/ANDA litigation. Aaron also enjoys managing the acquisition, enforcement, and protection of intellectual property rights, including patents, trademarks, trade secrets and copyrights. He has counseled clients on a variety of IP matters, including licensing, due diligence, FDA regulation, and portfolio strategy. He is registered to practice before the USPTO and has experience in patent prosecution and opinion work.

Prior to his legal career, Aaron’s professional interests concentrated on the synthesis and characterization of complex natural products and related analogs with pharmaceutical activity, in both academic and industrial settings. While attending law school, he clerked with the IP department of a Fortune 500 corporation’s pharmaceutical division. Aaron served as a judicial law clerk for the The Honorable Raymond L. Erickson, United States District Court for the District of Minnesota.

Awards

  • Honoree, Best Lawyers in America, Litigation – Intellectual Property (2025)

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    Honoree, Top Lawyers, Litigation – Intellectual Property, Minnesota Monthly (2022)

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Education

  • University of Minnesota Law School (2005)

    cum laude

  • University of Minnesota Graduate School (2002)

    M.S., Chemistry

  • Hamline University (1997)

    B.A., summa cum laude

Admissions

  • State - Minnesota
  • Federal - Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
  • Federal - District of Minnesota
  • Federal - United States Patent and Trademark Office

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