Meet the Suiter Swantz IP Team
For over two decades our team of patent attorneys, patent agents, paralegals and staff have represented a broad array of clients including large corporations to startups and individual inventors from across the United States and world. Our team of intellectual property experts consists of a group of world-class professionals trained to navigate you or your company through your domestic and international patent, trademark, and copyright challenges.
Our patent attorneys and patent agents are not just experts in the patent law. They are also former engineers, scientists and industry experts. All of our patent attorneys and patent agents have deep technical backgrounds, with many of them having received graduate level training and/or significant industry experience in their respective technical field.
To speak to one of our patent attorneys visit our contact page or call us at (402) 496-0300.
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.
Chad W. Swantz
Owner and Patent Attorney
Chad W. Swantz is a patent attorney and co-owner of Suiter Swantz IP. Chad graduated with a Bachelor in Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Nebraska Lincoln, a Juris Doctor of Law from the University of Nebraska College of Law, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Nebraska Omaha.
Scot M. Ringenberg
Owner and Patent Attorney
Scot M. Ringenberg is a patent attorney and co-owner of Suiter Swantz IP. Scot received his Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Nebraska Lincoln and his Juris Doctor from the University of Nebraska College of Law.
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.
Faisal K. Abou-Nasr
Patent Attorney
Faisal K. Abou-Nasr is a patent attorney with Suiter Swantz IP. Faisal holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Nebraska Lincoln and obtained his Juris Doctor from Creighton University School of Law.
Troy P. Anderson
Patent Agent
Troy P. Anderson is a patent agent with Suiter Swantz IP. Troy holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Optics from the College of Optics at the University of Central Florida, as well as a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Nebraska Lincoln.
Mitchell Ferris
Patent Attorney
Mitchell Ferris is a patent attorney with Suiter Swantz IP. Mitchell received his B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Nebraska Lincoln. He received his Juris Doctor with high distinction from the University of Nebraska College of Law.
Jason G. Glanzer
Patent Attorney
Jason Glanzer is a patent attorney with Suiter Swantz IP. Jason obtained his B.S. in Biotechnology from the University of Nebraska-Omaha, his Ph.D. in Pharmacology from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and his Juris Doctor from Creighton University School of Law with emphasis on intellectual property and health law.
Nicholas R. Grennan
Patent Attorney
Nicholas R. Grennan is a patent attorney with Suiter Swantz IP. Nick received his engineering degree from Cornell University with a major in Operations Research & Information Engineering. Nick received his Juris Doctor with honors from the Creighton University School of Law.
Jon S. Horneber
Patent Attorney
Jon S. Horneber is a patent attorney with Suiter Swantz IP. Jon holds a B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder. Jon received his Juris Doctor from the University of Nebraska College of Law.
Andy Kruse
Patent Attorney
Andy is a patent attorney with Suiter Swantz IP. Andy received his B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the United States Naval Academy. He earned his Juris Doctor, with a concentration in patent, space, and telecom law from the University of Nebraska College of Law.
Eric M. Newhouse
Patent Attorney
Eric M. Newhouse is a patent attorney with Suiter Swantz IP. Eric graduated with honors from the University of South Dakota, receiving his B.S. in Computer Science. He received his Juris Doctor from Creighton University School of Law, graduating with honors and a concentration in litigation.
Shane R. Thielen
Patent Attorney
Shane R. Thielen is a patent attorney with Suiter Swantz IP. Shane received a B.S. in Computer and Systems Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He received a Juris Doctor, with honors, from Creighton University School of Law,
Elizabeth A. Foley
Patent Agent
Elizabeth Foley is a Patent Agent with Suiter Swantz IP. Elizabeth received her B.S. in Chemistry and a minor in Business Administration from Creighton University.
Ben J. Smith
Technical Advisor and Law Clerk
Ben J. Smith is a technical advisor and law clerk with Suiter Swantz IP. Ben received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nebraska Lincoln.
Laura J. Blair
Intellectual Property Paralegal
Laura Blair joined Suiter Swantz IP in 2018 as an intellectual property paralegal for the Firm. Laura brings over 37 years of intellectual property experience to the Firm.
Allyssa M. Hynes
Content Marketing Intern
Allyssa Hynes has joined Suiter Swantz IP as our Content Marketing Intern for the summer. Allyssa is currently a student at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and will graduate in 2020 with a Bachelor of Journalism, majoring in Public Relations and Advertising and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science with minors in Ethnic Studies and Global Studies.
Johnna S. Castle
Intellectual Property Assistant
Johnna Castle joined Suiter Swantz IP as an Intellectual Property Assistant for the firm in 2018.
Jenny A. Kathman
Intellectual Property Paralegal
Jenny Kathman joined Suiter Swantz IP in 2019 as an Intellectual Property Paralegal. She brings over 14 years of intellectual property experience to the firm, specializing in patent prosecution.
Melanie K. Lucks
Marketing Manager
Melanie Lucks is the Marketing Manager at Suiter Swantz IP. She joined the firm in 2018 and has a B.A. in Communication from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Lori A. Noack
Accounting Manager
Lori Noack joined Suiter Swantz IP as the accounting manager for the firm in 2019. Lori holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Accounting from the University of Northern Iowa.
Stephanie R. Swanson
Paralegal Manager
Stephanie Swanson is the Paralegal Manager at Suiter Swantz IP. Stephanie joined the firm in 2009 and has a B.S. in Geography from Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri.
Patrice B. Sokolowski
Executive Assistant
Patrice Sokolowski joined Suiter Swantz IP in 2008 as an executive assistant for the Firm. Patrice has a B.S. in Special Education from Creighton University and an M.M. in Vocal Performance from the University of Connecticut.