When asked about his personal philosophy, Loren Hansen said, “I find it rewarding to work with passionate individuals. I want our clients to stay focused on their business even amid legal disputes, and it is an honor to advocate for purpose-driven people and businesses.”

As the practice group leader for Lathrop GPM’s IP litigation practice group, a chemical engineer and a Registered Patent Attorney, Loren Hansen handles complex intellectual property matters across diverse market sectors. An accomplished first-chair trial lawyer, Loren focuses on patent infringement, software and technology disputes, trade secret misappropriation and other complex litigation.

Loren represents clients in numerous industries, including:

  • Agribusiness
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Oilfield services
  • Renewable energy
  • Restaurant Food & Beverage
  • Software
  • Technology

With a practice that extends to various forms of complex civil litigation, Loren represents clients in trials and alternative dispute proceedings nationwide. Recognizing that many clients prefer pragmatic solutions over prolonged litigation, Loren is committed to providing strategies that help clients minimize or avoid litigation whenever possible.

Earlier in his career, Loren worked as a consultant with Accenture, Ltd., where he designed and developed custom software packages for large, national health insurers. His experience in software development and education as a chemical engineer continues to inform his practice, providing him with not only the insight needed to address the complex technical questions of many of his clients’ cases but also the communication skills needed to untangle that complexity and convey it in understandable terms.

In addition, Loren has contributed to the firm’s development having formerly served as chair of the Associate Recruiting Committee and on the Finance Committee. His leadership and commitment to excellence make him a trusted advisor and advocate for clients facing complex legal IP challenges.