Atty. Christopher Ryan Sullivan

Atty. Christopher Ryan Sullivan

Atty. Christopher Ryan Sullivan is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, intellectual property litigation, patent litigation and 4 other areas of law.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 21 Years Experience 21 year
Call (651) 515-2856

Profile Summary

About Christopher Ryan Sullivan at a glance

Christopher Ryan Sullivan is an Attorney based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Lindquist And Vennum Llp. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (2005), US District Court, District of Minnesota (2005), US Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit (2006), and Wisconsin (2010). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 2005) and University of Minnesota (B.A., 1993). Active member of American Bar Association, American Intellectual Property Law Association Minnesota State Bar Association Hennepin County Bar Association. Serves clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Atty. Christopher Ryan Sullivan is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, intellectual property litigation, patent litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a B.A. degree from University of Minnesota in 1993, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Christopher practices at Lindquist & Vennum LLP in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher Ryan Sullivan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher Ryan Sullivan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Minnesota

Practicing law in Minnesota. Legal matters in Minnesota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Minneapolis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Minnesota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Minnesota brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Minnesota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher Ryan Sullivan

Where is Christopher Ryan Sullivan's law office located?
Christopher Ryan Sullivan's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is Lindquist And Vennum Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher Ryan Sullivan handle?
Christopher Ryan Sullivan focuses on patent, ip, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Christopher Ryan Sullivan practiced law?
Christopher Ryan Sullivan has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Christopher Ryan Sullivan go to law school?
Christopher Ryan Sullivan earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact Christopher Ryan Sullivan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
William Mitchell College of Law
- 2005
B.A.
University of Minnesota
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 2005
US District Court, District of Minnesota
Admitted: 2005
US Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Admitted: 2006
Wisconsin
Admitted: 2010

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