Eric H. Chadwick - Patterson, Thuente, Skaar & Christensen: Intellectual Property Law

A partner at Patterson Thuente, Eric Chadwick heads up the firm's litigation department. His practice, which has included representation of clients in varied aspects of intellectual property litigation throughout the U.S., focuses primarily on patent infringement litigation. Eric has represented corporate clients and individual inventors involved in a wide range of technologies from life-saving medical devices to retaining wall block.

Professional Experience

Before joining Patterson Thuente in 1997, Eric served as a law clerk to the Honorable Peder B. Hong in the First Judicial District for the state of Minnesota. He also worked as an associate in the trial department of a large, international firm based in Minneapolis, concentrating solely on complex, multi-party litigation.

Case Studies

A manufacturer of of high-speed data storage testing solutions against multiple infringers - case settled with seven-figure payment, redesigns of infringing products and no licenses
A manufacturer of automatic external defibrillators (AED) against industry infringers - case settled upon successful negotiation of licenses to some of the technology at issue
A consumer-products defendant against a charge of infringement - case settled on favorable terms for the defendant
A home health care facility owner against a competitor and former employee for theft of trade secrets - case settled favorably with a lump-sum payment

Recognitions

Super Lawyers, Minnesota Law & Politics (2008)
Rising Star, Minnesota Law & Politics (2006 - 2008)