Jennell Bilek, IP Attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
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Jennell Bilek is an attorney based in Minneapolis, MINNESOTA. The practice focuses on IP.
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- Handles IP matters from Minneapolis, MINNESOTA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026).
About Jennell Bilek: Jennell Bilek is an attorney based in Minneapolis, MINNESOTA. The practice focuses on IP.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Jennell Bilek
Jennell concentrates on ip. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jennell handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
IP cases in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Jennell takes ip matters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jennell agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Jennell Bilek — Attorney of Minnesota ip experience
Jennell Bilek is an attorney based in Minneapolis, MINNESOTA. The practice focuses on IP.
Jennell C. Bilek advises clients on a wide range of intellectual property and legal matters. Jennell’s litigation experience includes pre-filing investigations, motion practice, Markman hearings, all aspects of fact and expert discovery, trials, appeals to the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and Inter Partes reviews before the USPTO Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Her patent infringement trial experience includes the direct examination of key experts and cross-examination of fact witnesses. She has served as Markman hearing counsel in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware and District of Connecticut.
Notable wins:
-Finding of patent invalidity for indefiniteness after Markman hearing (D.Del.) and affirmed at Forest Labs., Inc. v. Teva Pharms. USA, Inc., 716 Fed. Appx. 987 (Fed. Cir. 2017).
-Finding of patent invalidity for anticipation and obviousness after a bench trial (D.Del.) and affirmed at Purdue Pharma L.P. v. Epic Pharma, LLC., 811 F.3d 1345 (Fed. Cir. 2016).
Jennell’s regulatory counseling practice focuses on issues facing drug, biological, and nutraceutical clients, such as procurement, navigating the drug supply chain, labeling claims, obtaining approvals, product lifecycle management, and patent/exclusivity assessments. She also advises clients on complying with federal and state drug and pharmacy laws and regulations.
Jennell’s transactional experience includes contract drafting and negotiation and patent opinions. She combines her industry and legal knowledge to achieve favorable client outcomes. Her industry experience includes work as a community pharmacist, deputy director of the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy, consultant to large employers when implementing pharmacy benefit manager-driven cost controls, and assisting a pharmaceutical market expert with disputes involving antikickback and misbranding statutes, False Claims Act, and misappropriation of trade secrets.
Jennell is an adjunct assistant professor in the College of Pharmacy at the University of Minnesota and is a course director for Law in Pharmacy Practice. She serves on the Hennepin Healthcare Foundation’s Board of Directors and is currently chair of the Board. She serves on the American Society of Pharmacy Law’s Board of Directors. Jennell also volunteers for the Metropolitan Council’s CAMP Program (monitoring the water quality for one of Minnesota’s 10,000+ lakes). She is co-founder of the firm’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee and the firm’s member representative for Twin Cities Diversity in Practice.
Jennell's approach to ip cases
Jennell C. Bilek advises clients on a wide range of intellectual property and legal matters. Jennell’s litigation experience includes pre-filing investigations, motion practice, Markman hearings, all aspects of fact and expert discovery, trials, appeals to the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and Inter Partes reviews before the USPTO Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Her patent infringement…
The kind of cases Jennell takes
Jennell reviews new inquiries case-by-case for ip matters in Minneapolis and the surrounding Minnesota area.
Credentials
Jennell Bilek's legal education and bar admissions
Iowa State University
B.S. Journalism
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Ph.D.
William Mitchell College of Law
J.D.
Jurisdictions
Jennell's state bar admissions
Minnesota, Minnesota
ACTIVE
Minnesota, US Distri
ACTIVE
United States, US Co
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Jennell studied at B.S. Journalism in Iowa State University, Ph.D. in University of Minnesota Twin Cities, and J.D. in William Mitchell College of Law.
Law school and academic background
Jennell completed B.S. Journalism in Iowa State University, Ph.D. in University of Minnesota Twin Cities, and J.D. in William Mitchell College of Law. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jennell runs in Minnesota is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Jennell Bilek
Jennell has received 3 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law (2026).
Locations
Jennell Bilek's office in Minneapolis
Jennell's primary office is at 225 South Sixth Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55402. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Jennell Bilek — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new ip attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jennell usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Jennell charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jennell's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Jennell will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a ip attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota
A short list to run through before you commit: How many ip matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Jennell
Jennell discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in ip practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every ip matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Jennell confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Jennell's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many ip practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Jennell Bilek
How much does it cost to hire Jennell for a ip case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jennell walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Jennell offer a free consultation?
Jennell charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jennell's office. Some ip attorneys offer free consults — check Jennell's current terms during booking.
How long do ip cases in Minnesota typically take?
Simple ip matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Jennell gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Jennell take my case if I'm outside Minneapolis?
Jennell is licensed in Minnesota. Matters governed by Minnesota law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jennell will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Jennell?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Jennell will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Jennell accepting new ip clients right now?
Jennell's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
IP attorneys serving Minneapolis, St Paul and Edina in Minnesota
Jennell handles ip matters throughout Minnesota. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified ip attorneys in that community.
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