Intellectual Property Law Firm - Chemical Arts

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KSJLaw is a boutique intellectual property law firm that provides its Fortune 500 clients with the highest level of representation in patent preparation and prosecution in the chemical arts.

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Consumer Products

Represented a diagnostic division of the world’s largest medical device and diagnostic company via prosecution of US and foreign patent portfolio and management of freedom to operate program.
Extensive experience in preparation, prosecution and management of worldwide patent portfolio in a Fortune 500 food company.
Provided litigation support in the form of competitive patent portfolio analysis to one of the world’s largest food manufacturers.
Advised Fortune 500 clients on in-house IP management issues.
Managed an agreement program for one of the world’s leading manufacturers and marketers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance and hair care products.

Pharmaceuticals

Counseled and represented privately held company in acquisitions.
Provided litigation support in the form of competitive patent portfolio analysis.
Assisted in training of in-house personnel in light of rule changes at the US Patent Office.
Analyzed court decisions and assisted clients in reaching filing decisions and strategies.

Construction Products

Provided cost effective, strategic and successful preparation and prosecution of patent applications for a leading worldwide provider of industrial sealants and construction products.

Chemical Manufacturing

Provided cost effective, strategic and successful preparation and prosecution of patent applications for a Fortune 100 company in the areas of commodity chemical manufacturing and agricultural chemicals.

Semiconductor Processing

Prepared and prosecuted patent applications for a global Fortune 100 company in the areas of semiconductor materials, fuel cell technology, and jet turbines.

Kim Jordahl Intellectual Property Attorney Chemical Arts

Kim Jordahl / Intellectual Property Attorney | (651) 760-3250

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 the sole patent attorney of the Pillsbury Company.

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.

“After working with KSJ Law and the firm’s principal attorney Kim Jordahl for the past seven years, they have become a treasured resource for their prosecution expertise and ability to understand my business and its priorities. They work to bring creative solutions to prosecution matters and leverage their extensive network of prosecution professionals to bring us the best advice available. As a small firm they can give us their highest level of attention and provide top tier work product at a small firm price. That makes them the best value among the outside counsel we work with. Additionally, they don’t upsell or overpromise which makes them a reliable and valued partner. They are the next best thing to having in-house resources because they work within our systems making the work virtually seamless. I would highly recommend them.”

Colleen KramerAssociate General Counsel – Intellectual Property, Patents & Technology - MARS GLOBAL PETCARE

“I highly recommend Kim for work in the Patent field. We have worked together over several years on chemical patent applications and FTO issues. Her ability to analyze issues, get work done on time and on budget is greatly appreciated. She came to my attention when she was recommended by another attorney in another company. This was by far the best recommendation I have ever received. So thanks Kim for all the hard work over the past several years.”

Carl Corvin, Esq.Patent Counsel DOW AGROSCIENCES

“During her tenure as Patent Counsel at The Pillsbury Company, Kim managed a worldwide patent portfolio, was involved in the negotiation of agreements involving intellectual property rights and implemented a worldwide trade secret protocol. She worked closely with Pillsbury’s Vice President of R&D, a member of Pillsbury’s management committee, on IP issues, including patent policy, enforcement and litigation. Kim is smart, driven, self-confident, committed, business-focused and adept at providing analysis and input appropriate for the audience or circumstance.”

Dave Schmitt Former General Counsel - THE PILLSBURY COMPANY

“I had the opportunity to work with Kim during my tenure at the University of MN Technology Transfer office. Kim’s representation of the University included patent preparation and prosecution services, as well as litigation support. Kim provided high quality results that met University goals and the goals of the faculty with whom she worked. I never had to worry about missed deadlines or unmet expectations. Kim’s accessibility and efficiency consistently resulted in excellent work product at low cost. Kim is driven, self-confident, committed, smart and client-focused.

Were I to be in a position tasked with hiring outside patent counsel in the future, I would certainly hire Kim.”

Anthony L. Strauss, Esq.

In my role as Associate General Counsel and General Counsel of Intellectual Property at Mars, Inc. I had the opportunity to work KSJ Law on several matters and can speak very highly of her extensive knowledge of the people, processes and procedures of the USPTO and importance of building a strategic patent portfolio to support the business.

In 2010, as AGC of the Chocolate Segment, I set out to transform the way that Mars managed its patent portfolio and docket system. KSJ Law was a critical partner throughout the transformation process. Kim began by reviewing the entire US patent portfolio and in particular the matters still pending before the USPTO. She discovered that there were serious gaps in how the portfolio was managed and helped me prioritize actions we needed to take. Next, she worked closely with and trained a member of my team to build and update the internal docket system which until then was externalized with outside counsel. Once the internal docket was in place, KSJ Law provided critical preparation and prosecution services to tune up the portfolio and move key cases through the patent office. Kim is highly regarded by her key contacts throughout the USPTO and has a deep understanding of patent office practice and procedure. Because of her support on this project we were able to save money, use our budget more wisely and build a more strategic portfolio. KSJ Law continues to support Mars Inc. providing the same excellent legal service for the Pet Segment.

Jennifer HallRetired General Counsel – IP of Mars Inc.

Professional Memberships and Associations

Minnesota State Bar Association
American Intellectual Property Law Association, member, Professional Programs Committee 1996-2005, Vice Chair 2005-2006, Chair 2006-2008, Board of Directors 2008-2009, USPTO Relations Committee 2018-present, Privacy Committee 2018-present

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, Cum Laude

Admissions

Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office
State Bar of Minnesota
State Bar of Tennessee

Representing Fortune 500

KSJLaw listed on “The Big Chart: Who Represents Who”

KSJLaw – Intellectual Property Law

KSJLaw clients are Fortune 500 industry leaders who value the service, flexibility, and level of intellectual property law expertise offered. Kim has over 25 years of experience in patent prosecution.

KSJLaw can also provide freedom to operate and invalidity searching and/or opinions, as well as design around analysis or assistance with post-grant proceedings. Client counseling services in the areas of US and international portfolio management are also offered.

Protect your ingenuity with a seasoned attorney who offers:

Flexibility in service
Established long-term client relationships

Small Practice.
Big Advantage

Consumer Products

Pharmaceuticals

Construction Products

Chemical Manufacturing

Semiconductor Processing

Kim Jordahl / Intellectual Property Attorney | (651) 760-3250

Professional Memberships and Associations

Awards and Honors

Academic Excellence

Admissions

Representing Fortune 500

KSJLaw – Intellectual Property Law

Contact KSJLaw at (651) 760-3250

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Small Practice.Big Advantage

Consumer Products

Pharmaceuticals

Construction Products

Chemical Manufacturing

Semiconductor Processing

Kim Jordahl / Intellectual Property Attorney | (651) 760-3250

Professional Memberships and Associations

Awards and Honors

Academic Excellence

Admissions

Representing Fortune 500

KSJLaw – Intellectual Property Law

Contact KSJLaw at (651) 760-3250

Latest Blog Posts

Contact KSJLaw

Connect

Small Practice.
Big Advantage