IP + Business Counsel
Legal counsel for people building something new.
Grumbles Haanan helps inventors, founders and growing companies protect their ideas and build the business around them.
Our story
We're entrepreneurs too.
We focus on the intellectual property and business needs of innovation-driven companies, entrepreneurs and creatives. Our clients are passionate about what they’re building, and we match that energy.
We know what it takes to develop a technology and build a company. So we look for solutions that open up opportunity, not just manage risk, and we stay mindful of your resources.
Why clients choose us
Smart, practical counsel for innovators.
Experience
Corporate, finance and strategic IP counsel shaped by technical and business know-how.
Business-minded
IP and business go hand in hand. We protect what you’ve built and the foundation it stands on.
Client-centered
An agile partner that protects the right assets at the right time, mindful of your resources.
Community-rooted
Active in Minnesota’s startup and investor community, from angel groups to pitch competitions.
What we do
Protect the idea. Build the business.
Utility and design patents, from first filing to a portfolio, in the U.S. and abroad.
Confidentiality programs, plus agreements to license, sell or acquire IP.
Entity selection, filings and founding documents done right the first time.
Equity and debt offerings, venture capital, private equity and Angel Tax Credit work.
Business agreements, asset sales, mergers and restructurings.
How we work
Clear steps from first call to long-term partner.
Intro call
We learn what you’re building and where it stands today.
Plan
We map the work, the order to do it in and what to expect.
Engage
We get to work quickly, while your project has momentum.
Grow together
As your business grows, we’re there for what comes next.
Our people
The team behind your next big idea.
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Client stories
What clients say.
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Insights + guides
Read up before we talk.
FAQ
Questions we hear most
Who do you work with?
Innovation-driven startups, entrepreneurs, creatives and established companies building new products, brands and businesses.
What kinds of work do you handle?
Strategic IP, including patents, trademarks, trade secrets, licensing and enforcement, plus corporate and finance work such as formation, agreements, fundraising and transactions.
Do you work with clients outside Minnesota?
Yes. Patent and trademark work before the USPTO isn’t limited by state, and we work with associates abroad on foreign filings.
How do I get started?
Use Start here to tell us a bit about you and your project. We review it and follow up to set up an intro call.