Adrian E. Kipp

Adrian E. Kipp is a proven litigator and intellectual property attorney who delivers strategic solutions for clients facing complex legal challenges. With federal trial experience, Adrian brings both courtroom expertise and deep technical knowledge to every matter he handles.

Adrian’s practice spans high-stakes litigation, from contract and business disputes to intricate administrative law matters involving the federal government. On the transactional side, Adrian likewise thrives in complexity from negotiating multimillion dollar commercial leases to ensuring compliance in heavily regulated industries across jurisdictions, domestic and international. His unique combination of legal acumen and scientific expertise—honed through years as a professional chemist—enables him to tackle the most technical and challenging cases with confidence and precision.

As one of the select attorneys able to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Adrian obtained his USPTO Registration while in law school and has since leveraged this credential to secure valuable patent and trademark protections for clients. His hands-on experience prosecuting patents through Mitchell Hamline’s Patent Law Clinic, combined with his industry background at companies ranging from local businesses to global pharmaceutical leader Perrigo Co., gives him an insider’s understanding of how innovation works in practice.

Adrian graduated magna cum laude from Mitchell Hamline School of Law in 2023, where he demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment to excellence. He served as an editor for Cybaris, an Intellectual Property Law Review, participated as both member and mentor in the prestigious Fellows Program, and gained judicial insight through his externship with Ramsey County District Court Judge Sophia Y. Vuelo.

Whether facing litigation, protecting intellectual property, or navigating complex business matters, Adrian combines trial-tested advocacy with technical expertise to deliver the strategic advantage his clients demand.

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Patent, Trademark & Intellectual Property Law
  • Government Contracts
  • Administrative & Regulatory Law
  • Labor & Employment Law
  • United States District Court District of Minnesota, 2024
  • Minnesota, 2023
  • United States Patent and Trademark Office, 2022
  • Mitchell Hamline School of Law, St. Paul, MN
    • J.D. 2023, magna cum laude
    • Cybaris, an Intellectual Property Law Review, Editor, 2021-2023
  • University of Minnesota, Duluth, MN
    • B.S. 2017
    • Major: Chemistry
    • Minor: Biology
  • North Star Lawyer, 2024
  • Mitchell Hamline Fellow Program, 2020 to 2023
  • Mitchell Hamline Dean’s List, 2020-2023
  • CALI Awards in Patent Prosecution and Constitutional Liberties, 2022
  • EO 14222 and DOGE Compliance: A Guide for Government Contractors on July 22, 2025, for Law Practice CLE
  • Good Doge or Bad Doge?: What Government Contractors Need to Know to Navigate EO 14222 Successfully on May 15, 2025, for the Federal Bar Association
  • Minnesota IP Law Association
  • Minnesota State Bar Association
  • Mitchell Hamline School of Law, Patent Law Clinic, Student Attorney, 2022 to 2023
  • Mitchell Hamline School of Law, Research Intern, 2021
  • Ramsey Country Second Judicial District, Judicial Extern, 2020 to 2021
  • Northern Technologies International, Quality Control Chemist, 2018 to 2020
  • Perrigo, Quality Control Chemist II, 2018
  • Pace Analytical Life Sciences, Quality Assurance Analyst, 2017-2018