Anneliese Mayer, Merchant & Gould P.C.

Anneliese Mayer is a partner at Merchant & Gould in Minneapolis, where she has practiced intellectual property law for more than 16 years. With over 23 years of distinguished expertise in intellectual property law, she specializes in patent prosecution, patent and trade secret litigation, and intellectual property licensing across three core practice areas.

Mayer brings a unique combination of legal expertise and technical knowledge rooted in her chemistry background, enabling her to effectively represent clients in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, food, and industrial chemistry sectors. Her global perspective in patent prosecution allows her to work collaboratively with inventors worldwide, developing comprehensive patent strategies that protect innovations through the entire patent lifecycle from initial applications to securing patent allowances in the United States and internationally.

As a litigation attorney, Mayer has successfully represented Fortune 500 companies in patent litigation against competitors and trade secret litigation involving former employees. Her technical expertise allows her to collaborate effectively with clients’ research and development teams and technical experts, translating complex scientific concepts into compelling legal arguments. She has also facilitated multi-million dollar license agreements, confidentiality agreements, and development agreements across multiple industries.

Mayer’s approach extends beyond traditional legal representation to client education and empowerment. She trains clients on integrating patent prosecution, litigation, and agreements into comprehensive intellectual property strategies, ensuring they remain organized and informed about their intellectual property portfolios through regular meetings and communication.

Within Merchant & Gould, Mayer demonstrates leadership through her role co-chairing the licensing group and reinvigorating the Women of M&G resource group. She serves on the firm’s strategic planning committee and is committed to training and supporting associates in their professional development.

Her community involvement includes serving on the board and executive committee of the Bountiful Basket Food Shelf in Carver County, addressing food insecurity in one of the state’s fastest-growing counties. She also volunteers as an attorney for the Minnesota Children’s Law Center, providing pro bono legal services to protect vulnerable populations.