About
Kirstin M. Jahn is an intellectual property lawyer, at Jahn & Associates, LLC, who helps clients protect, manage, license, and enforce valuable ideas. She works with small to mid-size businesses and builds practical strategies that fit each client’s goals, budget, and schedule. Her work covers both planning and disputes, giving clients support from early protection steps through litigation when needed. By focusing on clear advice and efficient action, she helps businesses make informed decisions and respond to intellectual property issues with confidence and control.
Kirstin earned her J.D. from the University of Buffalo School of Law in 1991, where she was a Moot Court member in a national competition. She also earned a B.B.A. in General Business & Finance from the University of Massachusetts/Amherst in 1985. Her education combines legal training with business knowledge, helping her understand both the legal and financial sides of client matters. This strong foundation supports her practical approach to intellectual property strategy, licensing matters, and dispute management.
Kirstin has stayed active in respected professional groups, including the Federal Circuit Bar Association, American Bar Association, AIPLA, INTA, and several state and local bar associations throughout her law career. She also serves as Co-Chair of the Intellectual Property Section of the Boulder Bar Association. These roles reflect her steady involvement in the legal community and her commitment to staying current on changes in intellectual property law, advocacy, and professional standards that shape strong and effective client service.
Kirstin M. Jahn has also used her legal skills to help people through pro bono and volunteer work. She has represented abuse victims and refugee families through the Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network to support their path toward U.S. residential status. She has also served as a mentor and volunteer for programs that support new ventures and artists. This work shows her commitment to solving legal problems, improving access to justice, and guiding people through difficult legal matters.
Law Office Affiliations
- Attorney, Jahn & Associates
- Member, Federal Circuit Bar Association
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, American Intellectual Property Law Association
- Member, INTA
- Member, New York Bar Association
- Member, Nevada Bar Association
- Member, Colorado Bar Association
- Co-Chair, Boulder Bar Association, Intellectual Property Section
- Member, Faculty of Federal Advocates
Licensed State
- New York
- Nevada
- Colorado
Education
- University of Buffalo School of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) - University of Massachusetts/Amherst
BBA in General Business & Finance
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- Copyright
- Intellectual Property Litigation
- Patent
- Trade Secrets
- Trademark
- Licensing




