Jacob M. Abdo

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Biography

Jake is an Intellectual Property attorney working with businesses and creative professionals to protect and commercialize valuable intangible assets. Jake focuses his practice on trademark clearance, prosecution, maintenance, and enforcement. Jake particularly enjoys crafting trademark prosecution strategies for brand owners in the dynamic field of Artificial Intelligence. Jake strives to help clients work toward strategic goals and gain a competitive advantage with diligent and forward-thinking legal counsel.

Concentrations

•Brand management
•Trademark prosecution and enforcement
•Evaluating the strength, availability, and enforceability of new brand names
•IP licensing

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, 'Ones to Watch,' Intellectual Property Law, 2025-2026
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Minnesota Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2024-2025
•Team Member, a U.S. News - Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms,” 'Law Firm of the Year' in Information Technology Law, 2024
•Listed, Minnesota Monthly, “Top Lawyers in Minnesota,” 2023-2025
•Recognized, Minnesota State Bar Association, “North Star Lawyer,” 2020, 2024

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Areas of Practice (4)

  • Intellectual Property & Technology
  • Trademark & Brand Management
  • Innovation & Artificial Intelligence
  • Restaurant Industry

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Minnesota, B.A.
Law School Attended:
Mitchell Hamline School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude; Executive Editor, William Mitchell Law Review
Year of First Admission:
2019
Admission:
2019, California; Minnesota
Memberships:

Professional & Community Involvement

•Co-editor, International Association of Entertainment Lawyers, 2022
•Attorney Grader, GRAMMY Awards Entertainment Law Initiative Writing Competition, 2021-2024
•Associate Editor, The Entertainment & Sports Lawyer, 2019-Present
•Board Member, MN Film & TV, 2020-2022

Reported Cases:
Experience: Internships: Judicial Extern, Hon. Hildy Bowbeer, Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, 2015
ISLN:
1000466172

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