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Peter J. Ims

Peter J. Ims

Patent & Trademark Attorney,
Shareholder

  • Phone: 612-852-0607
  • Fax: 612-334-3312
  • Email: pims@wck.com
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Peter J. Ims holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering (summa cum laude) from the University of North Dakota and a Juris Doctor (cum laude) from the University of Minnesota. He worked for a major United States oil refining company as a process engineer in its oil refining units. Pete is experienced in patent preparation and prosecution in the chemical and mechanical fields. He also has experience in trademark prosecution and enforcement. Pete is a member of the Minnesota Bar, the District Court of Minnesota, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent Office.

Areas of Practice

  • Utility Patents
  • Design Patents
  • Trademarks
  • Copyrights
  • Licensing
  • Validity/non-infringement opinions
  • Freedom to operate
  • Acquisitions
  • Intellectual property portfolio analysis, management and strategy
  • Trademark oppositions & cancellation proceedings
  • Domain name dispute proceedings

Areas of Technical Expertise

  • Mechanical Devices
  • Medical Devices
  • Chemical Application and Processes
  • Manufacturing Processes
  • Pet Industry Equipment
  • Agricultural Implements/Processes

Bar Admissions

  • United States Patent and Trademark Office
  • Minnesota State Bar
  • Federal Court for the District of Minnesota
  • Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

Education

  • College of Law, University of Minnesota (JD, 1999, cum laude)
  • University of North Dakota, B.S. Chemical Engineering (1991, summa cum laude)

Professional Affiliations

  • Minnesota Intellectual Property Law Association
  • Minnesota State Bar Association

Honors

  • Minnesota "Rising Star" (2006, 2008 and 2009)

Westman, Champlin & Koehler

121 South Eighth Street, Suite 1100
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402

Phone: (612) 334-3222
Fax: (612) 334-3312