Suiter Swantz IP

Suiter Swantz IP Suiter Swantz IP is a Nebraska-based Intellectual Property Law Firm providing superior patent, trademark, and other IP services

Suiter Swantz IP is a Nebraska-based Intellectual Property Law Firm providing superior U.S. and worldwide patent, trademark, and copyright services to the Nebraska, South Dakota and Iowa region. For over two decades, Suiter Swantz has represented a diverse range of clients from startups and individual inventors to multi-billion dollar corporations. As the most experienced intellectual property fir

m in the region, Suiter Swantz has obtained over 3,000 patents and approximately 700 trademarks on behalf of our clients. Our patent practitioners strive to minimize cost, while maximizing value for our clients. Our patent practitioners combine their substantial backgrounds in engineering and science with extensive knowledge of intellectual property. The depth of technological and legal knowledge possessed by our attorneys enhances our ability to assist clients in developing comprehensive strategies for the protection of their intellectual property portfolios. Our practice includes the preparation of U.S. and foreign patent applications, patentability analysis, freedom to operate analysis, docket management, patent litigation/litigation support and a variety of other patent-related services.

Happy Pi Day from Suiter Swantz IP! 🄧✨March 14 = 3.14 = the perfect day to celebrate the number that makes so much of mo...
03/14/2026

Happy Pi Day from Suiter Swantz IP! 🄧✨

March 14 = 3.14 = the perfect day to celebrate the number that makes so much of modern science, engineering, and technology possible. Whether you’re celebrating with pie, math, or a little of both — we’re here for it.

Fun fact: Pi has been calculated to over 100 trillion digits and it still never repeats.

šŸŽ‰ Welcome to the team, Carly Schmitt! šŸŽ‰Suiter Swantz IP is pleased to welcome Carly Schmitt to the Firm.Carly joins our ...
02/24/2026

šŸŽ‰ Welcome to the team, Carly Schmitt! šŸŽ‰

Suiter Swantz IP is pleased to welcome Carly Schmitt to the Firm.

Carly joins our team and will play an important role in supporting our intellectual property practice. We’re excited to have her on board and look forward to the skills, perspective, and energy she brings to our clients and our growing team.

Please join us in welcoming Carly to Suiter Swantz IP!

Read more in our blog: https://suiter.com/suiter-swantz-ip-welcomes-carly-schmitt-to-the-firm/

šŸŽ‰ Welcome to the team, Jennifer Huffman! šŸŽ‰Suiter Swantz IP is pleased to welcome Jennifer A. Huffman as an Intellectual ...
02/17/2026

šŸŽ‰ Welcome to the team, Jennifer Huffman! šŸŽ‰

Suiter Swantz IP is pleased to welcome Jennifer A. Huffman as an Intellectual Property Paralegal.

Jennifer brings 10 years of intellectual property experience and more than 15 years of total paralegal experience, with a strong background in U.S. and foreign patent prosecution. She holds an Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies and adds valuable depth to our patent practice through her experience supporting complex IP portfolios.

We’re excited to have Jennifer on board and look forward to the expertise and perspective she brings to our clients and our growing team.

Read more in our blog: https://suiter.com/suiter-swantz-ip-welcomes-jenniferhuffman/

Happy New Year from Suiter Swantz IP! šŸŽ‰As we welcome 2026, we remain committed to protecting innovation and supporting o...
12/31/2025

Happy New Year from Suiter Swantz IP! šŸŽ‰

As we welcome 2026, we remain committed to protecting innovation and supporting our clients in achieving their intellectual property goals. Thank you for trusting us with your ideas and inventions. Here’s to another year of creativity and progress!

Read our New Year message here: https://suiter.com/happynewyear/

From all of us at Suiter Swantz IP, we wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. We hope you and your lov...
12/24/2025

From all of us at Suiter Swantz IP, we wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. We hope you and your loved ones have a safe and cheerful holiday season!

12/23/2025

ā€˜Tis the season for bright ideas! Ever wondered how your favorite holiday traditions started? Many began as patented inventions!

Check out our holiday patents video and unwrap the stories behind the season!

Celebrating Thanksgiving with a side of innovation! 🦃 Discover the patents that shaped holiday traditions in our latest ...
11/26/2025

Celebrating Thanksgiving with a side of innovation! 🦃 Discover the patents that shaped holiday traditions in our latest blog.

Happy Thanksgiving from Suiter Swantz IP!

Read here: https://suiter.com/thanksgivingpatents/

Suiter Swantz IP is pleased to congratulate Courtney Cournoyer and all newly admitted attorneys who were sworn in on Sep...
09/29/2025

Suiter Swantz IP is pleased to congratulate Courtney Cournoyer and all newly admitted attorneys who were sworn in on September 25, 2025. This milestone marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter.

We are excited to officially welcome Courtney to our team of attorneys!

Read our official announcement on our blog: https://suiter.com/suiter-swantz-ip-adds-a-new-attorney/

šŸ” Maintaining Your U.S. Patent Portfolio: It’s More Than Just Filing Securing a U.S. patent is a huge milestone—but don’...
07/30/2025

šŸ” Maintaining Your U.S. Patent Portfolio: It’s More Than Just Filing

Securing a U.S. patent is a huge milestone—but don’t stop there. You need to actively maintain and manage your patent.

Here are some key considerations every patent holder should know:

šŸ’µ Maintenance Fees
Don't lose your rights due to missed deadlines. Fees are due at 3.5, 7.5, and 11.5 years after grant. Maintenance fees are not needed for design patents.

šŸ‘€ Monitor for Infringement
Patents are only as strong as your enforcement. Regularly scan the market for potential infringement, and be aware of the 6-year statute of limitations on bringing infringement actions.

šŸ·ļø Patent Marking
Use proper patent marking (e.g., ā€œPatent No. ######Xā€ or virtual marking with a website) to maximize your ability to collect damages—and deter potential infringers.

šŸ“ Maintain Clear Ownership Records
Keep all assignment documents and ownership records up to date with the USPTO. This avoids delays in enforcement or licensing and ensures clear title.

🧠 A patent isn’t just an IP asset—it’s a business asset. If you're not actively maintaining and managing it, you're leaving value on the table.

If you have questions about maintaining your patent portfolio or want expert guidance tailored to your specific needs, reach out to Suiter Swantz IP. Our experienced team can help you navigate every aspect of patent ownership and ensure you’re fully maximizing the value of your intellectual property.



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Intellectual property is our priority. Every day, our team works on strategic solutions for brands, businesses, and entr...
07/21/2025

Intellectual property is our priority. Every day, our team works on strategic solutions for brands, businesses, and entrepreneurs. From consultations and research to drafting, filing, and mentoring, we’re dedicated to helping inventors and businesses secure their future. Contact us with questions: https://suiter.com/.

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Omaha, NE
68154

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