Atty. Colin Lee Fairman

Atty. Colin Lee Fairman

Colin Lee Fairman is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, pharmaceutical and medical devices, patent prosecution and 6 other areas of law. Colin received a B.S. degree from James Madison University in 1983, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 25 yrs experience 25 year
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About Colin Lee Fairman at a glance

Colin Lee Fairman is a Senior Associate based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Norton Rose Fulbright. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, m&a, health care, and international. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin registered to practice before US Patent and Trademark Office US District Court, Western Di (2001) and Minnesota (2008). Educated at University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School (J.D., 2001) and James Madison University (B.S. Biology, 1983). Active member of State Bar of Wisconsin Minnesota Sate Bar Association American Association for the Advancement of Science. Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Colin Lee Fairman is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, pharmaceutical and medical devices, patent prosecution and 6 other areas of law
  • Colin received a B.S. degree from James Madison University in 1983, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Colin practices at Norton Rose Fulbright in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

Colin Lee Fairman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Colin Lee Fairman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

Colin Lee Fairman is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Minnesota →

Intellectual Property

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Colin Lee Fairman is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Minnesota →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

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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 andnue, 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 Colin Lee Fairman

Where is Colin Lee Fairman's law office located?
Colin Lee Fairman's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is Norton Rose Fulbright. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Colin Lee Fairman handle?
Colin Lee Fairman focuses on patent, ip, m&a, health care, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Colin Lee Fairman practiced law?
Colin Lee Fairman has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Colin Lee Fairman go to law school?
Colin Lee Fairman earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.S. Biology, 1983).
How can I contact Colin Lee Fairman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School
- 2001
B.S. Biology
James Madison University
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin registered to practice before US Patent and Trademark Office US District Court, Western Di
Admitted: 2001
Minnesota
Admitted: 2008

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