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Sean Patrick Suiter holds undergraduate degrees in English Literature, Chemistry and Physics from Creighton University and the University of Nebraska, respectively. Sean received his Juris Doctor from Creighton University Law School in 1988 and has been a member of the Nebraska bar since 1988. Additionally, Sean is admitted to the U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska (1990); U.S. Court of Appeals, for the Federal and Eighth Circuits, U.S. Court of International Trade, U.S. Court of Federal Claims, U.S. Supreme Court (1991); and is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Sean also belongs to Delta Sigma Rho, and Tau Kappa Alpha. Prior to founding Suiter·Swantz pc llo, Sean served as a Judicial Clerk to the Honorable John T. Grant, Nebraska Supreme Court, 1988-89. In addition to his work duties, Sean also is an Adjunct Professor of Law (Patent) at Creighton University School of Law.

Chad W. Swantz joined Suiter·Swantz pc llo in 1999. Chad holds a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Nebraska (1996) and a Juris Doctor from the University of Nebraska College of Law (1999). Chad was admitted to the Nebraska Supreme Court and U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska in 1999. Chad is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Scot M. Ringenberg joined Suiter · Swantz pc llo as an Associate Patent Attorney in June 2006. His practice is focused on the preparation and prosecution of U. S. and foreign patent applications in the chemical, electrical, and computer arts. In addition to his patent work, Scot also provides counsel in trademark and copyright matters.

Scot received his Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2000 and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Nebraska College of Law in 2003. He has also continued his education with the University of Kansas Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department graduate studies program.

Scot is registered to practice as an attorney before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Additionally, he has been admitted to the state bars of Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri.

He is also a member of numerous professional and community associations including the state Bar Associations of Nebraska, Missouri, and Kansas, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, the American Intellectual Property Law Association and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Alumni Association.

Daniel J. Honz joined Suiter·Swantz pc llo in 2008. Dan holds a Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Nebraska (2004) and a Juris Doctor from the University of Nebraska College of Law (2008). Dan was admitted to the Nebraska Supreme Court and the U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska in 2008, and is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Prior to attending law school, Dan worked for a major global pharmaceutical company, ensuring chemicals complied with strict United States Pharmacopoeia standards, and for a major global foods manufacturer, providing creative engineering solutions to production problems.

R. Andy Kruse joined Suiter Swantz pc llo as an Associate Patent Attorney in January 2011. Prior to joining Suiter Swantz, Andy flew fighter aircraft in the U.S. Military and commercial aircraft for a major U.S. Airline.

While in the military, Andy gained extensive experience flying the General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon in the South Dakota Air National Guard, the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet in the U.S. Navy, and taught military students from around the world in various trainer models. Andy continues to maintain currency in the Boeing 757/767 family of aircraft and in the F-16. Andy holds a Top Secret security clearance and the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

Andy received his Bachelors degree in Aerospace Engineering from the United States Naval Academy in 1986 and his Juris Doctor from the University of Nebraska in 2010. Andy was admitted to the Nebraska Supreme Court and U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska in 2010 and is registered to practice as an attorney before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Shane R. Thielen joined Suiter Swantz pc llo in 2010. Shane received a Bachelor of Science in Computer and Systems engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 2000 and worked as a computer programmer for Ameritrade Inc. until 2002 when he became a registered investment advisor. In 2007 Shane became a member of the United States Patent Bar and received a Juris Doctor from Creighton University School of Law the following year. Shane is currently a member of the Patent Bar, and the Nebraska State bar.

Nicholas R. Grennan joined Suiter Swantz pc llo in 2011. Nick received his engineering degree from Cornell University in 2005 and graduated with honors from the Creighton University School of Law in 2008. Prior to joining Suiter Swantz, Nick practiced complex commercial litigation.

Nick is admitted to practice as a patent attorney before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. In addition, Nick is admitted to practice in all Nebraska state courts, the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.

Sarah J. Hestad joined Suiter Swantz pc llo in 2012. Sarah graduated from the University of Minnesota with a bachelor’s degree in Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering in 2003 and a Juris Doctorate from Creighton University School of Law in 2007. Sarah has been admitted to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the Nebraska Supreme Court. Prior to joining Suiter Swantz, Sarah spent three years in the Middle East working for a leading international law firm in the fields of oil and gas, intellectual property licensing, and project finance. She has also worked on engineering projects in the non-profit sector in Guatemala and Bolivia and speaks fluent Spanish.

Faisal K. Abou-Nasr joined Suiter Swantz pc llo in 2012. Faisal received a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with a Minor in Mathematics from the University of Nebraska in 2009 and a Juris Doctorate from Creighton University School of Law in 2012. Faisal has been admitted to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the Nebraska Supreme Court, and the U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska. Prior to joining Suiter Swantz, Faisal worked at a technology transfer office specializing in IP management and commercialization of medical technologies.

Leo J. Peters joined Suiter·Swantz as Of Counsel in 2004. Leo is a 1988 Graduate of George Washington University School of Law. Leo also has a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from George Mason University and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from George Washington University. Prior to joining the Firm, Leo worked as an in-house Patent Attorney and as a Patent Examiner with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Leo is admitted to practice in California and the District of Columbia. Leo is also registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Miao Liu graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Nebraska at Omaha with bachelors degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics and with a masters degree in Computer Science.

Miao has co-authored several publications including: “Precise Specification Matching for Automated Component Retrieval and Adaptation,” IEEE International Conference on Information Reuse and Integration, Oct. 2003; “Classification using generalized Choquet integral projections,” International Fuzzy Systems Association World Congress, Jul. 2005; “Optimization with Mode-Directed Preferences,” The 7th ACM-SIGPLAN International Symposium on Principles and Practice of Declarative Programming (PPDP), Jul. 2005; and “Genetic algorithm based approach for nucleic acid pattern extraction,” Americas Conference on Information Science, Aug. 2005. He is registered as a patent agent to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Penny L. Bartholomew joined Suiter • Swantz pc llo in 1998. Penny is an intellectual property assistant for the firm. Penny has a BA in History from Sioux Falls College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Emily I. Benke joined Suiter Swantz pc llo in 2012 as an Intellectual Property Assistant for the firm. Emily has a B.S. in Criminal Justice and a Minor in Psychology from the University of Nebraska-Omaha.

Shirley Dunne joined Suiter Swantz pc llo in 2006. Shirley is a paralegal with over 18 years experience in litigation and intellectual property law. She has a B.S. in Elementary Education from University of Oregon and a Certificate of Paralegal Studies from the College of Saint Mary in Omaha, Nebraska.

Terri Peetz joined Suiter Swantz pc llo in 2010. Terri has a B.S. in Criminal Justice from University of Nebraska-Omaha and a Post-Baccalaureate Paralegal Certificate from Metropolitan Community College. Terri has attained the CP (Certified Paralegal) designation from the National Association of Legal Assistants and has also attained the ACP (Advanced Certified Paralegal) designation in the field of trademarks. Terri’s work experience as a paralegal includes intellectual property, insurance law, and corporate law.

Patrice B. Sokolowski joined Suiter•Swantz pc llo in 2008 as an executive assistant. Patrice has a B.S. in Special Education from Creighton University and an M.M. in Vocal Performance from the University of Connecticut.

Stephanie Swanson joined Suiter•Swantz pc llo in 2009. Stephanie is an Intellectual Property Assistant for the firm. Stephanie has a BS in Geography from Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, MO.

Kelly Tanzer joined Suiter Swantz pc llo in 2012. Kelly has a B.S. in Economics from Texas A&M University and a Post-Baccalaureate Paralegal Certificate from Austin Community College in Austin, Texas. Kelly has also attained the CP (Certified Paralegal) designation from the National Association of Legal Assistants. Kelly’s work experience as a paralegal includes intellectual property, education law, and litigation.

Melanie Baker McCain joined Suiter • Swantz pc llo in 2004. Melanie holds a Bachelor's Degree with concentrations in Business Administration, Political Science, and Black Studies from the University of Nebraska at Omaha (2002); a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Bellevue University (2009); and an MBA in Accounting from Bellevue University (2008).

Mr. Lei Tian is a patent attorney registered to practice before SIPO (State Intellectual Property Office) of China. He graduated from DaLian University of Science and Technology in Chemical profession and he got his Master’s degree.He had worked as an engineer developing new chemical products for two years in Beijing Chemical Research Institute of SINO Petrochemical Co. Mr.LeiTian has been involved in the practice of intellectual property since 2000 in Kingsound & Partner. He joined Suiter Swantz pc llo as the director of its China Office in Jan.2003. Mr.LeiTian has prosecuted hundreds of patent applications related to inventions and advised numerous foreign and domestic clients in patent, trademark, copyright, and unfair competition matters. He also has considerable experience in Intellectual property litigations such as patent infringement, trademark infringement, and unfair competition.

Yongsheng Su is a registered patent attorney having graduated from the Huanan Institute and Technology University. He has extensive knowledge in the litigation of intellectual property and has been undertaking the infringement of right.

Ms. Li Tan is a patent Attorney registered to practice before SIPO (State Intellectual Property Office) of China. She graduated from TongJi University in Physical profession. She had worked as a attorney from 2004 in ShangHai DaCheng law Office, Ms.Li Tan joined us in 2005.

Ms. Yuezhen Qin is a senior patent attorney registered to practice before SIPO (State Intellectual Property Office) of China. She graduated from Beijing University of Science and Technology in optics precision apparatus profession.She had worked as a researcher for many years in Beijing University of Science and Technology before she found this firm in 1988. Ms.Yuezhen Qin has been involved in the practice of intellectual property since 1985 and she has prosecuted hundreds of patent applications related to inventions and advised numerous clients in patent, trademark, copyright, and unfair competition matters. She also has considerable experience in Intellectual property litigations such as patent infringement, trademark infringement, and unfair competition

Mr. Chaoyuan Zhang is a senior patent attorney registered to practice before SIPO (State Intellectual Property Office) of China. He graduated from Beijing University of Science and Technology in mechanical profession.He had worked as a teacher and a senior researcher for many years in Beijing University of Science and Technology. Mr.Chaoyuan Zhang has been involved in the practice of intellectual property since 1985 and he has prosecuted hundreds of patent applications related to inventions and advised numerous clients in patent, trademark, copyright, and unfair competition matters. He also has considerable experience in Intellectual property litigations such as patent infringement, trademark infringement, and unfair competition.

Mr. Zhong Xiao Yang is a patent agent registered to practice before SIPO (State Intellectual Property Office) of China. He has worked as an examiner in SIPO for more than 10 years. He was the head of the Utility Model Patent Examination Department before he retired from SIPO.

Mr. Wan Dong Ye is a patent agent registered to practice before SIPO (State Intellectual Property Office) of China. He graduated from Beijing Forestry University in Timber Mechanical Process profession. He had worked as a Designer for many years in a famous furniture design company. Mr.WanDong Ye has been involved in the practice of intellectual property since 2004.

Mr. Zhong Qing Tang is a senior patent attorney registered to practice before SIPO (State Intellectual Property Office) of China. He graduated from Beijing University of Science and Technology in Chemical profession.He had worked as a senior researcher for many years in the field of developing new chemical products in the Second Research Institute of China Nuclear Industry Department. Mr.ZhongQing Tang has been involved in the practice of intellectual property since 1985 and he has prosecuted hundreds of patent applications related to inventions and advised numerous clients in patent, trademark, copyright, and unfair competition matters. He also has considerable experience in Intellectual property litigations such as patent infringement, trademark infringement, and unfair competition.

Mr. Ke Wang is a senior patent attorney registered to practice before SIPO (State Intellectual Property Office) of China. He graduated from Beijing University of Science and Technology in mechanical and electricity profession.He had worked as a senior researcher for many years in Beijing University of Science and Technology. Mr.Ke Wang has been involved in the practice of intellectual property since 1985 and he has prosecuted hundreds of patent applications related to inventions and advised numerous clients in patent, trademark, copyright, and unfair competition matters. He also has considerable experience in Intellectual property litigations such as patent infringement, trademark infringement, and unfair competition.

Mr. Ming Liang Wang is a patent agent registered to practice before SIPO (State Intellectual Property Office) of China. He graduated from XinJiang ShiHeZi University in Agriculture profession. He had worked as a patent agent for many years in a Patent agent Office. Mr.MingLiang Wang joined us in 2005.