Samuel T. Sam Lockner

Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice

4.0 (1 reviews)

Minneapolis, Minnesota

21+ years experience

Carlson Caspers

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

612-436-9600

https://www.carlsoncaspers.com/our-attorneys/samuel-t-lockner

Capella Tower, Suite 4200, 225 South Sixth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402

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Bio

Samuel T. Lockner enjoys a robust intellectual property and patent practice, which includes litigation, monetization, protection, trade secrets, and more. Lockner often serves as lead counsel representing companies in the biotechnology, biomedical device, bio-agricultural, and other related industrial sectors, both as plaintiffs and defendants. Many of Lockner’s cases are patent disputes under the Hatch-Waxman Act. His experience also includes Inter Partes Review (“IPR”) and matters before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”). Samuel T. Lockner enjoys a robust intellectual property and patent practice, which includes litigation, monetization, protection, trade secrets, and more. Lockner often serves as lead counsel representing companies in the biotechnology, biomedical device, bio-agricultural, and other related industrial sectors, both as plaintiffs and defendants. Many of Lockner’s cases are patent disputes under the Hatch-Waxman Act. His experience also includes Inter Partes Review (“IPR”) and matters before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”).

Practice Areas

Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Minneapolis (2025)
Recognized: Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
Recognized: Litigation - Intellectual Property
Practice Area: Litigation - Patent
Practice Area: Patent Law
Minnesota Super Lawyers each year has listed Sam as a "Super Lawyer" or “Rising Star” from 2008 to the present.

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2020

Education

Boston University School of Law, J.D., graduated 2004

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Reviews

Gregory Murphy

2 weeks ago

Expert guidance on a complex IP licensing dispute

Our company engaged Sam Lockner at Carlson Caspers for a sensitive matter involving the potential misappropriation of trade secrets by a former partner. From our initial consultation, it was clear that his 21 years of experience, particularly in the biotechnology and life sciences space, gave him a deep and practical understanding of the technical and legal nuances we faced. He served as our lead counsel, expertly navigating both the protective measures and the strategic negotiations needed to resolve the dispute favorably without protracted litigation. His recognition in Intellectual Property and Litigation is well-deserved, as his advice was consistently sharp and grounded in real-world outcomes. The one area where we occasionally felt a slight delay was in email response times during non-critical phases, though his team was always responsive. Overall, Sam provided exceptional value. His background from Boston University School of Law and his comprehensive practice gave us immense confidence. We would not hesitate to recommend him for any complex IP or general business litigation in Minneapolis.