Atty. Michael Paul Gates

Atty. Michael Paul Gates

Michael Paul Gates is a lawyer practicing patent prosecution, patent litigation, entertainment law and 5 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Minnesota, Minneapolis in 2002, and has been licensed for 1938 years.

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About Michael Paul Gates at a glance

Michael Paul Gates is an Associate based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Patterson Thuente Pedersen, P.A.. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, and entertainment. Educated at Hamline University School of Law (J.D., 2005) and University of Minnesota, Minneapolis (B.S. Mechanical, 2002). Active member of American Bar Association. Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Paul Gates is a lawyer practicing patent prosecution, patent litigation, entertainment law and 5 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Minnesota, Minneapolis in 2002, and has been licensed for 1938 years
  • Michael practices at Patterson Thuente Pedersen, P.A. in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Paul Gates's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Paul Gates 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.

Michael Paul Gates is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Minnesota →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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 Michael Paul Gates

Where is Michael Paul Gates's law office located?
Michael Paul Gates's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is Patterson Thuente Pedersen, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Paul Gates handle?
Michael Paul Gates focuses on patent, ip, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
Where did Michael Paul Gates go to law school?
Michael Paul Gates earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.S. Mechanical, 2002).
How can I contact Michael Paul Gates for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Hamline University School of Law
- 2005
B.S. Mechanical
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
- 2002

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