Karen A. Fitzsimmons,  Attorney
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Education

University of Minnesota
B.S.M.E., High Distinction, Member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

William Mitchell College of Law
J.D., cum laude, 2001

Bar Admissions

Minnesota State Bar, 2001
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota

Professional Affiliations

Minnesota State Bar Association
Minnesota Intellectual Property Law Association
American Bar Association

Karen practices general intellectual property law with an emphasis on the procurement of both U.S. and foreign patent rights. This patent prosecution aspect of her practice has a concentration in the mechanical and electrical arts. She also has experience with litigation in patent infringement. Karen's previous experience includes working as an engineer in the heavy duty truck and off-road industry, the electro-mechanical fluid systems industry, and the entertainment industry designing rollercoasters and theme park ride systems.