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Chad Wickman is a partner specializing in patent law for Merchant. He applies 15-plus years of experience to create customized strategies that protect his clients’ inventions and help them achieve success. 

Supporting Clients With Personal Relationships and an Industrious Work Ethic 

Clients often express their appreciation for Chad’s diligent approach. He has a responsive nature and a knack for immersing himself in the tech’s nitty-gritty.

These two attributes allow him to formulate creative strategies that address multiple business goals. In this way, clients feel Chad is an extension of their team, providing timely guidance and managing evolving needs.

What fuels Chad’s enthusiasm for his role? It’s the allure of the ever-evolving patent law landscape. He thrives on dissecting how things function, negotiating with the Patent Office and presenting compelling cases for patent approvals. 

Chad has a proven track record of securing positive outcomes. He credits the support network at Merchant for enabling him to successfully serve his clients. 

Proficient in Medical Device Patents

From medical technology firms to individual innovators, Chad has developed strong client relationships with many medical device companies. Moreover, several of those relationships span over 15 years. This extensive tenure has equipped him with a nuanced understanding of the medical field’s intricacies. 

While his clients may come from diverse backgrounds with varying needs, the single constant across all engagements is Chad’s approach. He dives deep into understanding a company’s requirements and its product’s mechanics before crafting a tailor-made strategy to move forward. 

Knowledgeable Patent Lawyer With Diverse Experience 

No matter the industry or invention, Chad has the experience and knowledge to represent his clients confidently. For example, he has: 

  • Worked on electromechanical inventions in a variety of fields, helping with patents for electronic vapor provision devices, wireless communication systems, electromagnetic and seismic surveying and electrical stimulation of the human body for medical treatment. 
  • Worked on mechanical inventions in a variety of fields, helping with patents for semiconductor wafer transport, musical instrument storage, retaining wall blocks, farm implements, tradeshow displays, fishing and boating equipment and golfing technology. 

Outside the office, you’ll find him spending time with his family and coaching his son's baseball team.

  • University of Minnesota Law School, J.D.,

    magna cum laude, Order of the Coif Honors, Intellectual Property Moot Court

  • Iowa State University, B.S. Mechanical Engineering,

    With Distinction

  • Minnesota State Bar
  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit