Dicke, Billig & Czaja, PLLC - Minneapolis, MN

Intellectual Property Leaders Since 1998

Dicke, Billig & Czaja, PLLC (DBC) is a distinguished intellectual property law firm based in Minneapolis, serving clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 corporations. Founded in 1998 by Patrick Billig and Timothy Czaja, the firm was established with a singular focus: to provide high-quality patent and trademark services with the efficiency and personal attention of a boutique practice. Every attorney at DBC has a technical background, with expertise spanning electrical, mechanical, chemical, and biomedical engineering. This technical proficiency allows them to grasp complex inventions quickly and draft patent applications that stand up to legal challenges. Founder Patrick Billig, a nationally ranked distance runner, often compares the patent prosecution process to a marathon-requiring endurance, strategy, and a long-term vision for success.

Comprehensive IP Portfolio Management

DBC specializes in building and enforcing intellectual property portfolios that drive business value. They act not just as legal scribes, but as strategic advisors who help clients navigate the competitive landscape of their industries.

• Patent Prosecution: Expert handling of applications in high-tech fields such as semiconductors, computer hardware, and medical devices.
• Trademark Protection: Securing brand assets through registration and defending them in opposition proceedings.
• Global Reach: Managing international IP portfolios through a network of trusted foreign associates.
• Clearance & Opinions: Conducting freedom-to-operate analyses to help clients avoid infringement risks when launching new products.
• Litigation & Licensing: Enforcing rights against infringers and negotiating agreements to monetize intellectual property.

Recognized for Excellence

For over two decades, Dicke, Billig & Czaja has been a fixture in the Minnesota legal community. Timothy Czaja has been consistently named a Super Lawyer since 1999, and the firm is respected for its deep institutional knowledge-many of its paralegals and staff have been with the firm since its inception. This stability translates into consistent, reliable service for clients. Whether you are a solo inventor with a breakthrough idea or a multinational company managing thousands of patents, DBC offers the expertise and dedication to protect your most valuable assets.

"We make your goals our business. Our marathon approach ensures we are with you for the long haul, protecting your innovations from concept to commercialization."

Conveniently located in the Fifth Street Towers, the firm is directly connected to the Minneapolis business district via the Skyway. If you need a partner who understands the science behind your invention as well as the law, contact Dicke, Billig & Czaja, PLLC today.