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 patent prosecution and litigation support of patents in the chemical, biological and medical device areas. Her work also includes trademark, copyright and international patent laws. In addition, Mia is a member of the Food, Drug & Medical Device Group.
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