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    Mitchell Hamline School of Law, located in St. Paul, Minnesota offers a rigorous, practice-based experience, preparing graduates to serve clients and communities. Our motivated students study full time or part time, on-campus or partially online in the way that fits their lives.

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Intellectual Property Institute

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Intellectual Property Institute

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Intellectual Property Institute

875 Summit Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105

Room 354

Sharon K. Sandeen

Director, Intellectual Property Institute
Professor of Law

sharon.sandeen@mitchellhamline.edu

Deanna Burns

Assistant Director, Intellectual Property Institute

651-290-6309

deanna.burns@mitchellhamline.edu

Room 337

The IP Institute is here to serve students

Through the IP Institute students are exposed to the world of intellectual property. They learn the areas of IP law, gain real-world experiences, learn writing and advocacy related to IP policy and litigation, and connect with IP attorneys through mentoring and networking events.

IP Institute programs

  • Careers in Intellectual Property
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