Johnson & Phung - Twin Cities Patent Attorneys & Twin Cities Trademark Attorneys

About Johnson & Phung - Twin Cities Patent Attorneys & Twin Cities Trademark Attorneys

Johnson & Phung, LLC is a St. Paul intellectual property law firm at 381 Kellogg Blvd. East, serving Minneapolis, the Twin Cities and clients throughout Minnesota. The practice covers patents for structural, functional and ornamental product designs; trademarks for names, phrases, logos and the shapes or colors that identify a source of goods or services; copyrights for literary and artistic works such as music and artwork; and trade secrets used to keep business practices out of competitors’ hands. Work spans U.S. and international filings, with trademark services that include clearance searches, application preparation and filing, office action responses, oppositions, licensing agreements, assignments, post-registration maintenance and state and federal registration.

The firm describes its approach as timely, hands-on and cost-effective, and it offers a free consultation - information shared during that consultation is held in confidence whether or not the firm is hired. The office accepts all major credit cards. Website resources include service pages, a team section, articles and an FAQ, and the firm maintains a Facebook and LinkedIn presence.

Reviewers most often write about attorney Thomas Phung. Inventors, online store owners, musicians, app developers and small business owners describe him as patient, knowledgeable and easy to talk to, and they repeatedly credit quick callbacks and prompt replies to calls and messages. Several note that they were told directly when a trademark would be difficult to secure, and that the firm explored alternatives such as reapplying rather than pushing ahead with a weak filing. Billing draws consistent comment: clients mention competitive rates, no surprise invoices and approval being sought before charges, with some comparing the firm favorably to larger or out-of-state practices. Patent clients also value drafting that anticipates later modifications and potential design-arounds. Many reviewers return for repeat work over multiple years and refer colleagues, friends and family, and some travel from outside the metro - including southern Minnesota, Hermantown and the northwest suburbs - to work with the St. Paul office.

One reviewer reported never receiving a follow-up to an online inquiry; the firm responded that it found no record of the contact.

One person reports no follow-up to an online inquiry; the firm says it has no record of the contact. Some clients travel to the St. Paul office for in-person meetings, while written feedback also praises direct phone access to Thomas Phung.