About Kim Jordahl and KSJLaw
Kim Jordahl formed KSJLaw in September of 2007 as a sole proprietorship. Prior to embarking on a solo practice, Kim spent 12 years as a law clerk/patent agent/attorney in various private practice environments and three years as Chief Patent Counsel of the Pillsbury Company.
KSJLaw clients are Fortune 500 industry leaders who value the service, flexibility, and level of expertise offered by Kim Jordahl and her boutique law practice.
Kim has extensive experience in portfolio management and IP strategy, as well as in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications in the United States and internationally. She has conducted numerous freedom to operate searches and invalidity searches and counseled her clients in light of the same.
Recognized as exceptional by her peers and colleagues, Kim has been named Rising Star in Intellectual Property, Top 40 under 40, and SuperLawyer in Minnesota Law and Politics. Kim is active in local and national bar associations and participates in local pro bono efforts.
Professional Memberships and Associations
- Minnesota State Bar Association
- American Bar Association, member, General Practice Solo and Small Firm Division, Intellectual Property Committee, Law Practice Management
Section, and Section of Intellectual Property Law - American Intellectual Property Law Association, member, Professional Programs Committee, 1996-2005, Vice Chair 2005-2006, Chair 2006-2008; Board of Directors 2008-2009
- National Association of Women Lawyers
Awards and Honors
- Rising Star Intellectual Property Law -Minnesota Law and Politics, 1998
- Top 40 under 40 -Minnesota Law and Politics, 1999
- SuperLawyer -Minnesota Law and Politics, 2000, 2001, 2002
Academic Excellence
- North Dakota State University, BS, chemistry and biochemistry, 1989, CumLaude
- William Mitchell College of Law, JD, 1996, CumLaude
Admissions
- Registered to practice before the United States Patent and
Trademark Office - State Bar of Minnesota