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A partner in the IP Group at DeWitt LLP, Eric Chadwick's practice includes representation of clients in various patent, other intellectual property, and commercial disputes throughout the U.S. A licensed patent attorney, Eric has more than 20 years' experience, having taken ten cases to verdict in matters ranging from life-saving medical devices to farming technology. Eric partners with his clients to help them achieve their business objectives through litigation. Prior to entering private practice he served as law clerk to the Honorable Peder B. Hong in Minnesota’s First Judicial District. Representative Cases•Won $23MM verdict in breach of contract case involving patent cross-license for medical device company.•Defended major retailer and souvenir wholesaler in trademark matter - invalidated STURGIS trademarks.•Represented nationally recognized laboratory and inventor against former business partner for theft of trade secrets/confidential information – favorable jury verdict•Represented medical device manufacturer against industry-wide infringers – favorable settlement included cases grant of limited licenses •Represented manufacturer of high-speed data storage testing solutions against multiple infringers – favorable settlement included payment, product redesigns, and no licenses•Represented home health care facility owner against a competitor and former employee for theft of trade secrets – favorable settlement included lump-sum payment•Obtained five complete dismissals for defendant software company without product re-design, payments, or licenses COURT ADMISSIONSDistrict Courts: Minnesota state and federal courts W.D. Wisconsin D. Colorado Admitted Pro Hac Vice in E.D. Texas, E.D. Virginia, N.D. California, and elsewhere Courts of Appeal: Federal Circuit 8th CircuitOther: United States Patent & Trademark Office

Listed skills include Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Trade Secrets, Patents, and 17 others.