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E. Brandon (Brad) Nykiel

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Areas of Focus

Overview

Brad Nykiel regularly advises clients on a broad range of intellectual property issues, focusing most of his practice on patent preparation and prosecution, clearance, and opinion work. Brad’s clients are leading companies working primarily on electrical, computer, mechanical, and electromechanical technologies.

Before entering law school, Brad obtained his Master’s in Electrical Engineering with a focus in radio frequency design, and worked as a research engineer at Wright-Patterson Air Force Research Labs. That experience serves as a foundation for Brad’s technical expertise, and for his ability to understand new technologies and relate to the inventors with whom he works and helps.

Clients appreciate Brad’s responsiveness and attention to every detail. He is known for thoroughly addressing his clients’ questions and immediate needs while understanding their broader business goals.  He keeps current on intellectual property law and adapts his practices to its frequent changes.

Career & Education

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    • United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
      Judicial Extern to the Honorable Judge John Darrah, January 2007-April 2007
    • Packer Engineering
      Intern, Summer 2006
    • Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
      Sensors Directorate, Aerospace Components Division
      Associate Electronics Engineer, August 2003-August 2005
    • General Motors Electro-Motive Division
      Reliability Centered Maintenance Department
      Engineering Intern, Summer 2000, Summer 2001
    • United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
      Judicial Extern to the Honorable Judge John Darrah, January 2007-April 2007
    • Packer Engineering
      Intern, Summer 2006
    • Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
      Sensors Directorate, Aerospace Components Division
      Associate Electronics Engineer, August 2003-August 2005
    • General Motors Electro-Motive Division
      Reliability Centered Maintenance Department
      Engineering Intern, Summer 2000, Summer 2001

    • University of Dayton, B.S., magna cum laude, electrical engineering, 2002
    • University of Dayton, M.S., electrical engineering, 2003
    • University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2008
    • University of Dayton, B.S., magna cum laude, electrical engineering, 2002
    • University of Dayton, M.S., electrical engineering, 2003
    • University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2008

    • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
    • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
    • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
    • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
    • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
    • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois

  • Professional Activities and Memberships

    • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
    • American Bar Association

    Professional Activities and Memberships

    • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
    • American Bar Association

Recognition

  • The John Marshall Review of Intellectual Property Law: Managing Editor, 2007-2008
  • The John Marshall Law School: Intellectual Property Law Certificate,  2008
  • Thomas Armstrong Award for Outstanding Electrical Engineering Achievement, 2002
  • ITA Collegiate Scholar Athlete All-American, 2000-2002
  • Atlantic 10 Academic All-Conference: Team Member, 2001-2002
  • Atlantic 10 Men's Tennis All-Conference: Team Member, 2001

Insights

Client Alert | 09.24.20

PTAB's IPR Institution Determination Based on Timeliness of the Petition Is Final

Client Alert | 04.30.20

USPTO Expands CARES Act Extension Period to May 31

Client Alert | 04.03.20

Developments at the USPTO – COVID-19

Publication | 01.01.06

"RF Filters in SiGe BiCMOS Technology and Fully Depleted Silicon-On-Insulator CMOS Technology," co-author, Silicon Monolithic Integrated Circuits in RF Systems, pp. 163-65, Jan. 2006.
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