Alan W. Kowalchyk,  Attorney
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Education

University of Wisconsin-Madison
B.S., Natural Science, 1976; M.S., Food Science, 1977

Hamline University
J.D., cum laude, 1981

Bar Admissions

The Supreme Court of the State of Minnesota, 1981
United States District Court - Minnesota, 1982
United States Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 1985
United States Patent and Trademark Office, 1984
United States Court of Appeals - Federal Circuit, 1986

Professional Affiliations

Minnesota State Bar Association
Federal Circuit Bar Association
American Bar Association
American Intellectual Property Law Association
Minnesota Intellectual Property Law Association

Alan practices all aspects of Intellectual Property law with an emphasis on patent litigation, client counseling and alternative dispute resolution. He is experienced in patent infringement and validity assessment, as well as advising clients on patent portfolio management, and has handled all phases of patent prosecution. Alan's areas of technical expertise include immunology, microbiology, genetic engineering, food science, applied chemistry, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, commercial and consumer products. He also is a State of Minnesota Qualified Neutral for adjudicative services and mediation and is a member of the American Arbitration Association's National Panel of Neutrals. As a Special Assistant Attorney General for Minnesota in the early 1980's, Alan handled litigation and administrative agency matters primarily in the environmental area.

Articles Authored

"Resolving Intellectual Property Disputes Outside of Court: Using ADR to Take Control of Your Case", Dispute Resolution Journal, 61(2), 28-37 (May/July 2006)

"The Inequitable Conduct Defense Lives On: 2003 Federal Circuit Decisions and Their Impact"
The John Marshall Review of Intellectual Property Law - September 2004