Attorneys and professional staffThe attorneys and patent agents at Viksnins Harris & Padys PLLP specialize in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications. Our attorneys also have extensive experience preparing patentability and freedom to operate opinions, including opinions to support licensing and acquisition activities. Our attorneys and agents have expertise in the biological, chemical, pharmaceutical, mechanical and electrical arts. Our mechanical and electrical attorneys have degrees in Electrical Engineering or in Mechanical Engineering. Our attorneys and agents practicing in the Life Sciences all have advanced degrees, including degrees in Molecular, Cellular, Developmental Biology and Genetics (Ph.D.), Neuroscience (Ph.D.), Cell and Developmental Biology (Ph.D.), Synthetic Organic Chemistry (Ph.D.), Organic Chemistry (Ph.D.), and in Genetics (M.S.). Our team of paralegals, which includes Lynda Mau, Michelle McCullough and Tanya Josephs, has extensive experience filing and prosecuting U.S. and international patent applications. Janell Nelson is our Finance and Benefits Manager, and Cressa Graham and Lisa Ovsak are our Administrative Assistants. Ann Viksnins952.876.4091
aviksnins@vhpglobalip.comDownload Resume (PDF) Ann graduated cum laude from St. Olaf College with a double major in biology and religion. At the University of Minnesota Law School, Ann earned a Juris Doctor degree cum laude and was an Editor of the Minnesota Law Review. Ann is also a graduate of the College of Biological Sciences at the University of Minnesota where she earned a Master of Science degree in genetics. Ann has been practicing intellectual property law since 1992, is a frequent speaker on patent law issues, and has served in leadership roles in various professional organizations. Ann is a member of the Minnesota bar, a registered patent attorney, and a partner in the law firm of Viksnins Harris & Padys PLLP. Robert Harris952.876.4092
rharris@vhpglobalip.comDownload Resume (PDF) Bob earned a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from the University of Iowa where he graduated with high honors and with high distinction. He earned a Ph.D. in synthetic organic chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Juris Doctorate cum laude from Widener University School of Law. Bob worked in the patent department of Zeneca pharmaceuticals for five years, and he has been in private practice since 1997. Bob is a member of the Minnesota bar, a registered patent attorney, and a partner in the law firm of Viksnins Harris & Padys PLLP. Peter Malen952.876.4094
pmalen@vhpglobalip.comDownload Resume (PDF) Peter earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology and graduated with research honors from Illinois Wesleyan University. Peter earned a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the University of Minnesota and a Juris Doctorate degree from William Mitchell College of Law, where he graduated magna cum laude. Peter is a member of the Minnesota bar, a registered patent attorney, and a partner in the law firm of Viksnins Harris & Padys PLLP. Danny Padys *952.876.4093
dpadys@vhpglobalip.comDownload Resume (PDF) Dan graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Colorado School of Law, and the John Marshall Law School. At M.I.T., Dan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering. At the University of Colorado School of Law, Dan earned a Juris Doctor degree. At the John Marshall Law School, Dan earned a Master of Laws degree in Intellectual Property Law. Dan is member of the Colorado bar and a registered patent attorney. Dan is Of Counsel in the law firm of Viksnins Harris & Padys PLLP. *Not licensed in Minnesota. Catherine I. Klima847.277.1465
cklima@vhpglobalip.comDownload Resume (PDF) Catherine earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Catherine then worked as a mechanical design engineer for Honeywell, Microswitch Division, designing, prototyping, testing and developing manufacturing processes for various components, such as industrial sensors. Catherine earned her Juris Doctorate degree magna cum laude from Northern Illinois University. Catherine is a member of the Illinois bar and the Minnesota bar, a registered patent attorney, and Of Counsel in the law firm of Viksnins Harris & Padys PLLP. John Mickelson952.876.4089jmickelson@vhpglobalip.comDownload Resume (PDF) John earned a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry at the University of Minnesota where he graduated magna cum laude. John earned his Ph.D. in organic chemistry from the University of Minnesota and was awarded a postdoctoral appointment in medicinal chemistry at The Upjohn Company. John worked for 3M Pharmaceuticals for five years and Pharmacia / Pfizer for six years as a medicinal chemist. John is a patent agent in the law firm of Viksnins Harris & Padys PLLP. Katherine A. D. Krueger952.876.4082
kkrueger@vhpglobalip.comKatherine graduated cum laude from Saint Olaf College with a double major in biology and economics. Katherine earned a Ph.D. in Molecular, Cellular, Developmental Biology & Genetics and a Juris Doctor degree cum laude from the Joint Degree Program in Law, Health & the Life Sciences at the University of Minnesota. Katherine is a member of the Minnesota bar and an Associate in the law firm of Viksnins Harris & Padys PLLP. Paul B. Savereide952.876.4081
psavereide@vhpglobalip.comDownload Resume (PDF) Paul graduated from Saint Olaf College with a double major in biology and religion. Paul earned his Ph.D. in Cell and Developmental Biology and Juris Doctor degree from the University of Minnesota. Paul is a member of the Minnesota bar, a registered patent attorney, and Of Counsel in the law firm of Viksnins Harris & Padys PLLP. Lynda Mau952.876.4097
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Lynda has over 15 years of experience filing and prosecuting international and U.S. patent applications. Lynda is a paralegal in the law firm of Viksnins Harris & Padys PLLP. Michelle McCullough952.876.4068
mmccullough@vhpglobalip.com
Michelle earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and East Asian Languages and Culture at the University of Kansas. Michelle then earned her Paralegal Certificate from Hamline University. Michelle is an active member of the Minnesota Paralegal Association and the Paralegal Committee of the Minnesota State Bar Association. Michelle has over 10 years of experience in filing and prosecuting international and U.S. patent applications and is a paralegal in the law firm of Viksnins Harris & Padys PLLP. Tanya Josephs952.876.4084
tjosephs@vhpglobalip.com
Tanya earned a Licensed Practical Nursing degree from St. Paul Technical College. Tanya then earned her Associate in Science degree from Inver Hills Community College. Tanya has over 8 years of experience in filing and prosecuting international and U.S. patent applications and is a paralegal in the law firm of Viksnins Harris & Padys PLLP. Janell Nelson952.876.4096
jnelson@vhpglobalip.com
Janell graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations. Janell is the Finance and Benefits Manager in the law firm of Viksnins Harris & Padys PLLP. Cressa Graham952.876.4095
cgraham@vhpglobalip.com
Cressa earned a Bachelors of Arts in English Literature from Augsburg College. Cressa is an Administrative Assistant in the law firm of Viksnins Harris and Padys PLLP. Lisa Ovsak952.876.4083
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Lisa graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a minor in German. Lisa is an Administrative Assistant in the law firm of Viksnins Harris & Padys PLLP. |
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