Patent Partner Joshua Nelson Joins Dorsey in Boise

BOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 27, 2025--

Joshua Nelson has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as a Partner in the Patent group in Boise, the international law firm announced today.

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Josh has more than 20 years of experience in every aspect of patent portfolio management, including the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, portfolio analysis, patent licensing, litigation support, and portfolio sales and acquisitions. He has represented clients in a wide variety of technical areas, including semiconductor device design, manufacture, and assembly, telecommunications, aerospace, and software. Josh also has experience serving as in-house patent counsel for several leading global technology companies, where he managed patent portfolios comprising thousands of patents and directed the filing of hundreds of U.S. and foreign patent applications every year. He has leveraged his in-house experience to help clients develop and implement intellectual property management programs for the early identification and strategic protection of high-value innovations.

Josh joins Dorsey from an AM LAW 50 firm, where he was a Partner and the Firmwide Vice-Chair of the Patent Prosecution & Portfolio Counseling Practice. Josh received his J.D. from Boston College Law School and his B.A. in Physics from University of Dallas.

“We are thrilled to welcome Josh to our Patent team,” said Gina Cornelio, Patent Practice Group Co-Leader for Dorsey. “His ability to assist clients of any size with the strategic development and monetization of their patent portfolios will serve them well.”

“Dorsey’s Patent group has an outstanding reputation based on decades of successfully applying technical knowledge and industry experience to protect clients’ intellectual property,” said Josh Nelson. “I look forward to contributing to Dorsey’s outstanding team and to serving our clients.”

About Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Clients have relied on Dorsey as a valued business partner since 1912. With locations across the United States and in Canada, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region, Dorsey provides results-oriented, grounded counsel for its clients' legal and business needs. Dorsey represents a number of the world's most successful companies from a wide range of industries, including banking & financial institutions; development & infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage & agribusiness; healthcare & life sciences; and technology.

Patent Partner Joshua Nelson has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP in Boise.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said Wednesday that he hasn't heard anything from the NFL that would prevent Stefon Diggs from playing in Sunday's regular-season finale as the receiver faces strangulation and other criminal charges in connection with a dispute with his former private chef.

The Patriots voiced their support for Diggs in a statement Tuesday after the allegations became public. Vrabel echoed that support.

“We’ve made a statement and we’ve taken the allegations very seriously,” Vrabel said. "I don’t think we have to jump to any sort of conclusions right now. Let the process take its toll.”

Diggs didn't speak with reporters Wednesday as he has typically done throughout the season. But he was in the locker room prior to practice and on the practice field with the team.

The NFL issued a statement saying Diggs is eligible to play.

News of the charges against Diggs emerged after a court hearing Tuesday in Dedham, Massachusetts. Diggs is charged with felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery.

According to police, the chef told investigators that Diggs hit her and tried to choke her during a discussion about money.

Diggs’ lawyer, David Meier, said in an emailed statement that Diggs “categorically denies these allegations.” Meier described the allegations as unsubstantiated and uncorroborated.

A court arraignment is scheduled for Jan. 23.

Vrabel said he didn't anticipate the situation being a distraction for his team. The Patriots are currently 13-3 and have already wrapped up their first AFC East title since 2019. With a victory against Miami on Sunday and a loss or tie by the Denver Broncos against the Chargers, New England would also secure the conference's top seed in the playoffs and a first-round bye.

“I think these are allegations. ... Things that we have to handle,” Vrabel said. "Every day there are distractions, some are smaller than others. I’m confident that we’ll focus on the Dolphins.”

Diggs, 32, joined New England before this season after a trade from Houston. He has been a standout player for the Patriots, leading the team with 82 catches and 970 yards receiving.

AP reporters Mike Casey in Boston, and Mark Scolforo in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania contributed.

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New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs (8) runs against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

FILE - New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs (8) leaves the field following an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov 23, 2025, in Cincinnati, Ohio. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit, File)