Adam S. Wright
Sean Patrick Suiter
Owner and Patent Attorney
Sean Patrick Suiter is a patent attorney, founder, and co-owner of Suiter Swantz IP. Sean 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 and is a member of the Nebraska bar. 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 belongs to Delta Sigma Rho, and Tau Kappa Alpha. Prior to founding Suiter Swantz IP, Sean served as a Judicial Clerk to the Honorable John T. Grant, Nebraska Supreme Court, 1988-89.
In addition to his work duties, Sean is an Adjunct Professor of Law (Patent) at Creighton University School of Law and an Adjunct Professor of Law at Peking University School of Intellectual Property. Sean has been a pilot since 1974. He flies regularly and uses his airplane to visit clients all over North America.
When not practicing law, Sean likes to build acoustic guitars and rocking chairs.
Amy R. Brooks
Sean Patrick Suiter
Owner and Patent Attorney
Sean Patrick Suiter is a patent attorney, founder, and co-owner of Suiter Swantz IP. Sean 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 and is a member of the Nebraska bar. 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 belongs to Delta Sigma Rho, and Tau Kappa Alpha. Prior to founding Suiter Swantz IP, Sean served as a Judicial Clerk to the Honorable John T. Grant, Nebraska Supreme Court, 1988-89.
In addition to his work duties, Sean is an Adjunct Professor of Law (Patent) at Creighton University School of Law and an Adjunct Professor of Law at Peking University School of Intellectual Property. Sean has been a pilot since 1974. He flies regularly and uses his airplane to visit clients all over North America.
When not practicing law, Sean likes to build acoustic guitars and rocking chairs.
Madisen S. Ford
Sean Patrick Suiter
Owner and Patent Attorney
Sean Patrick Suiter is a patent attorney, founder, and co-owner of Suiter Swantz IP. Sean 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 and is a member of the Nebraska bar. 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 belongs to Delta Sigma Rho, and Tau Kappa Alpha. Prior to founding Suiter Swantz IP, Sean served as a Judicial Clerk to the Honorable John T. Grant, Nebraska Supreme Court, 1988-89.
In addition to his work duties, Sean is an Adjunct Professor of Law (Patent) at Creighton University School of Law and an Adjunct Professor of Law at Peking University School of Intellectual Property. Sean has been a pilot since 1974. He flies regularly and uses his airplane to visit clients all over North America.
When not practicing law, Sean likes to build acoustic guitars and rocking chairs.
Angi M. Gerard
Kazuya Toyama
Patent Agent
Kazuya (Kaz) Toyama is a patent agent with Suiter Swantz IP. Kaz obtained his B.S. in Chemistry from St. Francis College. While attending St. Francis, he researched tangential purification methods for Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP) as a visiting researcher at Princeton University. Kaz obtained his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Nebraska. His research focused on the development of new asymmetric catalysts and total synthesis of natural products. He gained hands on experience on a broad range of analytical instruments.
Prior to attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Kaz worked as a research scientist with Bayer Chemical to improve polyurethane foam quality.
Outside the office, Kaz enjoys traveling and spotting commercial airliner.
Kaz is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Jason G. Glanzer
Linda D. Dammann
Intellectual Property Paralegal
Linda Dammann joined Suiter Swantz IP in 2017 as an intellectual property paralegal for the Firm. Linda has over 25 years of experience in Intellectual Property, specializing in trademarks.
Linda’s expertise includes conducting availability searches, filing and monitoring trademarks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and in several foreign countries.
Outside the office, Linda enjoys golf and spending time with her two grandchildren.
Miranda N. Conkling
Linda D. Dammann
Intellectual Property Paralegal
Linda Dammann joined Suiter Swantz IP in 2017 as an intellectual property paralegal for the Firm. Linda has over 25 years of experience in Intellectual Property, specializing in trademarks.
Linda’s expertise includes conducting availability searches, filing and monitoring trademarks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and in several foreign countries.
Outside the office, Linda enjoys golf and spending time with her two grandchildren.
Dennis L. Thomte
Matt A. Poulsen
Owner and Patent Attorney
Matt Poulsen is a patent attorney and co-owner of Suiter Swantz IP. Matt obtained his Ph.D., M.S. and B.S. in physics from the University of Nebraska and his Juris Doctor from the University of Nebraska College of Law, graduating with distinction.
Matt represents clients including large Fortune 500 companies, universities, start-up companies and individual inventors. His practice is generally focused on IP procurement and protection, including U. S. and foreign patent preparation and prosecution, patentability and freedom-to-operate analysis and various trademark, copyright and trade secret matters. Matt also advises clients with respect to various start-up related activities, such early-stage IP strategy.
As a physicist, Matt developed a broad technical background in experimental solid state and condensed matter physics and materials science. His research on the molecular engineering of self-organizing electroactive organic systems has appeared in numerous peer-reviewed journals. His clients operate in a broad spectrum of technological areas, including telecommunications, integrated circuitry, the optical arts, semiconductor fabrication and testing technologies, nanotechnology, nuclear and renewable energy, biofuels, chemical processing, software, agriculture, e-commerce and the mechanical arts.
Matt also serves as mentor for local startup accelerators NMotion, Straight Shot and Year of the Startup.
Matt is admitted to the Nebraska Supreme Court and the U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska, and is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Stacy J. Jolley
Melanie Baker McCain
Accounting Manager
Melanie Baker McCain joined Suiter Swantz IP in 2004 as the accounting manager for the Firm. Melanie holds a Bachelor’s Degree with concentrations in Business Administration, Political Science, and Black Studies from the University of Nebraska at Omaha; a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Bellevue University; and a Master of Business Administration from Bellevue University.
Outside the office, Melanie enjoys running, travel, and volunteering with the Nebraska Humane Society.
Jan L. Sedivy
Linda D. Dammann
Intellectual Property Paralegal
Linda Dammann joined Suiter Swantz IP in 2017 as an intellectual property paralegal for the Firm. Linda has over 25 years of experience in Intellectual Property, specializing in trademarks.
Linda’s expertise includes conducting availability searches, filing and monitoring trademarks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and in several foreign countries.
Outside the office, Linda enjoys golf and spending time with her two grandchildren.
Ian J. Sannes
Shane R. Thielen
Patent Attorney
Shane R. Thielen is a patent attorney with Suiter Swantz IP. Shane received a Bachelor of Science in Computer and Systems engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He worked as a computer programmer for Ameritrade Inc. where he became a registered investment advisor. Shane received a Juris Doctor with honors from Creighton University School of Law.
Shane is currently a member of the Patent Bar, and the Nebraska State Bar.
Outside the office, Shane enjoys video gaming, woodworking, and triathlons.
Theresa L. Cleveland
Linda D. Dammann
Intellectual Property Paralegal
Linda Dammann joined Suiter Swantz IP in 2017 as an intellectual property paralegal for the Firm. Linda has over 25 years of experience in Intellectual Property, specializing in trademarks.
Linda’s expertise includes conducting availability searches, filing and monitoring trademarks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and in several foreign countries.
Outside the office, Linda enjoys golf and spending time with her two grandchildren.
Jeffrey S. Bernard
Kazuya Toyama
Patent Agent
Kazuya (Kaz) Toyama is a patent agent with Suiter Swantz IP. Kaz obtained his B.S. in Chemistry from St. Francis College. While attending St. Francis, he researched tangential purification methods for Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP) as a visiting researcher at Princeton University. Kaz obtained his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Nebraska. His research focused on the development of new asymmetric catalysts and total synthesis of natural products. He gained hands on experience on a broad range of analytical instruments.
Prior to attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Kaz worked as a research scientist with Bayer Chemical to improve polyurethane foam quality.
Outside the office, Kaz enjoys traveling and spotting commercial airliner.
Kaz is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.