Introduction
Mia is a senior associate in Fredrikson & Byron’s Intellectual Property Group. She is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Her practice focuses on the preparation and prosecution of patents in the medical device, chemical, biological, food, and green technology areas, as well as patentability analysis, product clearance reviews, and international patent matters. Her work also includes drafting and negotiating IP licenses and other agreements, IP due diligence for business transactions, and IP litigation. In addition, Mia is a member of the Food, Drug & Medical Device Regulation Group and the Life Sciences Group. Mia works closely with clients to understand their businesses needs and to develop strategies to maximize the value of their intellectual property.
Education
- Harvard Law School, J.D., 2003
- University of Minnesota School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, 1996
- Wellesley College, B.A., Biology, 1992, magna cum laude
Bar Admissions
- Minnesota, 2003
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, 2005
Practice Areas
- Intellectual Property
- IP Due Diligence, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Strategic Assessments
- Patents
- Food, Drug & Medical Device Regulation
- Bioscience & Chemical Technology
- Life Sciences
Languages
- Fluent in Spanish
Selected Publications & Presentations
- “More Green Technology Inventions Eligible for Speedier Patenting,” FredALERT: Clean Technology, December 2010
- “Key Cleantech Players Oppose Patent Reform Legislation,” co-authored with Thomas Hipkins, FredALERT: Cleantech, March 13, 2009
- “Patent Reform 2009 Submitted to Congress,” FredALERT: Life Sciences, March 10, 2009