Atty. Mark Stephen Ellinger
Mark Stephen Ellinger is a lawyer practicing life sciences & biotechnology, litigation, patent and 3 other areas of law. Mark received a B.A. degree from Augsburg College in 1971, and has been licensed for 37 years.
Life Sciences / Biotechnology & More Attorney · Serving Minneapolis, MN · 37+ Years Experience
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About Mark Stephen Ellinger at a Glance
Mark Stephen Ellinger is a Senior Principal based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Fish & Richardson P.C.. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on ip, m&a, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Minnesota registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1989). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1989) and Augsburg College (B.A. Biology, 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark Stephen Ellinger
- Mark Stephen Ellinger is a lawyer practicing life sciences & biotechnology, litigation, patent and 3 other areas of law
- Mark received a B.A. degree from Augsburg College in 1971, and has been licensed for 37 years
- Mark practices at Fish & Richardson P.C. in Minneapolis, MN
Practice Areas Explained
Mark Stephen Ellinger's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Stephen Ellinger handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Minneapolis.
Intellectual Property in Minneapolis
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Mark Stephen Ellinger is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Minnesota →
Mergers & Acquisitions in Minneapolis
Mark Stephen Ellinger is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Minnesota →
Civil Litigation in Minneapolis
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Mark Stephen Ellinger is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Minnesota →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Minneapolis
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.
Minneapolis Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Minneapolis-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Minneapolis Choose Mark Stephen Ellinger
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Mark Stephen Ellinger's practice in the field of ip, m&a, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark Stephen Ellinger brings 37+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering ip, m&a, and litigation, Mark Stephen Ellinger can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Minneapolis
A Minneapolis-based practice means Mark Stephen Ellinger attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Mark Stephen Ellinger Handles in Minneapolis
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