Overview
Patent Litigation
Lauren represents patents owners and accused infringers in patent litigation cases. She has managed nearly all aspects of a patent litigation case, from the initial case investigation through discovery, contentions, claim construction, expert reports and summary judgment to appeal.
Post-Grant Proceedings
Lauren has represented both petitioners and patent owners in post-grant proceedings at the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) and related appeals to the Federal Circuit.Intellectual Property
Licensing
Lauren counsels clients on patent licensing matters, from negotiating terms to enforcement.
Freedom to Operate
Lauren provides strategic risk analysis for freedom-to-operate and patent enforcement evaluations.
Business Litigation
Lauren has represented clients in breach of contract and antitrust matters at their intersection with intellectual property rights.
Additional Experience
Prior to joining the firm, Lauren served as editor-in-chief of the Wisconsin Law Review and interned for Chief Justice Shirley S. Abrahamson of the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Services & Industries
Credentials
Bar Admissions
Minnesota
Court Admissions
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
Languages
French
Education
University of Wisconsin Law School
J.D. cum laude, Wisconsin Law Review (editor-in-chief) (2011)
University of Wisconsin, Madison
M.F.S. (2008)
University of Notre Dame
B.A. magna cum laude (2006)
Insights & Events
Latest
Insights
Other Perspectives
- Peace, Love & Litigation: Defusing Unnecessary Disputes and Reducing Costs in Patent Litigation
AIPLA, Philadelphia, PA, May 2019 - Welcome to the Block Party: FinTech, Blockchain and Intellectual Property
Association of Corporate Counsel, Indianapolis, IN, April 2019 - Artificial Intelligence & Blockchain: An IP Perspective
CLE, Chicago, IL, February 2019 - Lunch & Learn: Artificial Intelligence
CLE, Chicago, IL, February 2019 - Lunch & Learn: Artificial Intelligence
CLE, Deerfield, IL, January 2019 - Practicing Blockchain Law
The John Marshall Law School Symposium: Blockchain & The Law: Risks, Challenges and Opportunities, Chicago, IL, November 2018 - I See Blue Skies... What's Ahead: Blockchain
Privacy & Cybersecurity Summit, Minneapolis, MN, October 2018 - School of Block(chain): IP Blockchain Trends
CLE, Maplewood, MN, October 2018 - Human Rights and Migration: Addressing Bias in Law & Practice
Moderator, Notre Dame Lawyers Association of Minnesota, August 2018 - Making the System Work: Addressing Biases and Barriers to Justice in Our Criminal Justice System
Moderator, Notre Dame Lawyers Association of Minnesota, 2017 - E-Discovery Checklist: Tips for Effective Negotiations About Scope and Search Terms
Minnesota Continuing Legal Education, 2016 - Winning Patent Litigation Casebook
Executive Editor, Third Edition, Faegre Baker Daniels
Leadership & Community
Professional Associations
- Women's Leadership Summit — Planning Committee, 2017-present
- American Intellectual Property Law Association — Emerging Technologies Committee, 2018-present
- Federal Bar Association, Minnesota Chapter — IP Committee, 2018-present
Civic Activities
- Notre Dame Alumni Club of Minnesota — Director, Notre Dame Lawyers Association of Minnesota, 2017-present
Firm Leadership
- Faegre Baker Daniels Women's Forum for Achievement — Leadership Council, 2018-20
Honors
- Faegre Baker Daniels — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2014-19