Hamre, Schumann, Mueller & Larson , P.C. (HSML) is a firm engaged in the practice of international and domestic intellectual property law, including patent, trademark, copyright, unfair competition, trade secret, advertising, internet and computer law. HSML represents clients in all matters before the United States Patent and Trademark Office including re-examinations, re-issues, appeals, oppositions, etc. HSML provides general Intellectual Property services including licensing and technology transfer, infringement and validity opinions, due diligence, and strategies for introduction of new product lines with respect to Intellectual Property issues.

While most clients are in Asia and America, the firm represents clients from all over the world. The firm represents a broad spectrum of clients, including individual inventors, emerging companies, large corporations, governmental bodies and academic institutions in a diverse range of technologies.

Our attorneys have substantial technical expertise to serve the needs of our clients. In addition, the firm employs staff engineers, patent agents, and legal assistants to provide a full range of cost-effective intellectual property legal services. Together, our attorneys and agents have over 100 years of experience before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. In addition, our attorneys are admitted to practice in the states of Minnesota, Virginia, as well as the District of Columbia (Washington D.C.).

We highly value our client relationships, and actively partner with clients to understand, build, and implement technology and intellectual property driven strategies that add bottom-line business value. The depth and breadth of our legal and technical knowledge coupled with years of experience in helping clients create and strategically manage global intellectual property assets uniquely positions us to be a valued member of the client team.