Overview
Tim Grimsrud is a trial lawyer who focuses his practice in intellectual property litigation. A former Federal Circuit law clerk with a master's degree in chemistry, Tim has represented clients in complex IP cases throughout the country. He also represents and advises clients on patent review and post-grant proceedings at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Tim is also an adjunct professor at the University of Minnesota Law School, where he teaches Winning Patent Litigation.
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Credentials
Bar Admissions
Minnesota
Court Admissions
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
Clerkships
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, Hon. Alvin A. Schall, 2004-2005
Education
University of Minnesota Law School
J.D. magna cum laude, Order of the Coif, Law Review (managing editor) (2004)
University of Wisconsin
M.S. in Chemistry (2000)
St. Olaf College
B.A. cum laude (1999)
Insights & Events
Latest
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Other Perspectives
- Notable Federal District Court Patent Cases and Trends 2022-23
Co-author of chapter for The IP Book, Minnesota Continuing Legal Education, 2023 - 2023 IP Book
Co-editor, Minnesota Continuing Legal Education, 2023 - 2022 IP Book
Co-editor, Minnesota Continuing Legal Education, 2022 - You Can’t Spell Medical Without 'AI'
Co-Author, Medical Alley, March 2019 - Keys to a Successful Markman Hearing
Minnesota CLE, 2017 - The New Rules for Pleading Direct Patent Infringement
Minnesota Continuing Legal Education, 2016 - Effective Appellate Advocacy before the Federal Circuit
Minnesota Continuing Legal Education, 2015 - Choosing the Best Post-Grant Proceeding for Your Case
Co-author, Law360, 2015 - 75 Keys to Winning Your Next Patent Case
Minnesota Continuing Legal Education, 2013 - Winning Patent Litigation Casebook
Editor, Faegre Baker Daniels, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2016
Leadership & Community
Professional Associations
- Intellectual Property Owners Association — Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Issues Committee, 2016-17
- The Honorable Jimmie V. Reyna Intellectual Property American Inn of Court (founding member)
- AIPLA Quarterly Journal — Editorial Board, 2013-15
- Federal Bar Association
- American Chemical Society
Firm Leadership
- Leader, Patent Litigation Team
Honors
- Chambers USA — Minnesota, Intellectual Property, 2022-24
- LMG Life Sciences — General Patent Litigator of the Year – Midwest, shortlisted, 2024
- Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) Patent 1000: The World's Leading Patent Professionals — 2015-21
- Faegre Baker Daniels — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2014
- Minnesota Super Lawyers — Rising Star, Intellectual Property Litigation, 2011-16
Awards Methodology
No aspect of these recognitions has been approved by the highest court of any state.
No aspect of these recognitions has been approved by the highest court of any state.