Patent preparation/prosecution in the areas of consumer products, including cleaners, detergents, semiconductor processing, food, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, commodity chemical manufacture, and methods related to each of these.
Freedom to operate searching, and design around, reexam, opinions and counseling based thereupon.
Client counseling in the areas of US and international portfolio management
Professional Profile
KSJLaw was formed in September of 2007, as a sole proprietorship. Prior to embarking on a solo practice, I 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. As such, I gained broad experience including not only preparation and prosecution of patent applications in both the United States and internationally, but also extensive experience in portfolio management and IP strategy.
In particular, I have prepared and prosecuted patent applications in the areas of semiconductor processing, medical devices, including coatings and electronic components thereof, pharmaceuticals, chemical engineering, and cleaners, detergents and other consumer products. I have extensive experience conducting freedom to operate searches, and counseling and actions in light of any results thereof, including design around, reexamination, and/or opinion preparation.
I have been a rising star in intellectual property, in the top "40 Under 40", and a SuperLawyer, all recognitions from her peers and colleagues, as collected and published by Minnesota Law and Politics. I am active in local and national bar associations, and participates in local pro bono efforts.
Education
- North Dakota State University, BS, chemistry and biochemistry, 1989, cumlaude
- William Mitchell College of Law, JD, 1996, cum laude
Admissions
- Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office
- State Bar of Minnesota
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-Present.
- 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
