09 Feb 2016
Patent attorneys Chad W. Swantz, ’99, Scot M. Ringenberg, ’03, and Matthew A. Poulsen, ’10, have joined founder Sean Patrick Suiter as co-owners of Suiter Swantz IP.
Suiter Swantz, an Intellectual Property Law firm, was established over two decades ago. The Firm advises a diverse set of clients on patent, trademark and copyright matters. Suiter Swantz IP has obtained over 3,000 patents and approximately 700 trademarks on behalf of the Firm’s clients, which include individual inventors, startups and Fortune 500 companies.
Chad W. Swantz graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a Juris Doctor from the Nebraska College of Law. In addition to his patent practice, Chad manages the Trademark Practice for the Firm, which includes trademark creation and development, domestic and foreign trademark registration, trademark defense and trademark enforcement.
Scot M. Ringenberg received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and his Juris Doctor from the Nebraska College of Law. He continued his education with the University of Kansas Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department graduate studies program. Additionally, he has been admitted to the state bars of Kansas and Missouri.
Matt A. Poulsen obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree and Ph.D. in physics from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and his Juris Doctor from the Nebraska College of Law, graduating with distinction. As a physicist, his research appeared in numerous peer-reviewed journals. Matt also serves as a mentor for a number of local startup accelerators.