Primary Areas of Expertise
- Electrical Engineering
- Semiconductors
- Optics
- Licensing
Education and Honors
- University of Michigan, B.S.E. in electrical engineering, summa cum laude, 1992
- University of Michigan Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1995
Bar Admissions
- Chris is admitted to practice in Michigan, and registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Publications and Presentations
- “Maintaining Patentability Despite Pre-Filing Publication,” Christopher Braidwood, WIMS Lecture Series, University of Michigan College of Engineering (September 2004).
- “What venture capitalists should look for in start-up IP,” Patrick D. Ertel and Christopher Braidwood, “From IP to IPO,” IAM Magazine (January 2005).
- “Important Considerations in Technology License Agreements,” Christopher Braidwood, Chicago Bar Association, Business Law subcommittee (September 2010).
Primary Areas of Expertise
- Electrical
- Computer Arts
- Optics
- Material Science
- Mechanical
Honors and Distinctions
- Honors Scholar, Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, 2014-2018
- Law Review, Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, 2017-2018
State Bar Admissions
- Illinois
- U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
Education
- J.D., magna cum laude, Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, 2018
- PhD, Applied and Engineering Physics with Concentration in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Cornell University, 2010
- MA, Applied and Engineering Physics with Concentration in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Cornell University, 2009
- AB, Physics, Princeton University, 2004
Publications and Presentations
- Marc Richards and Daniel Broaddus. (July 2021). Converting Your Patent Portfolio to Patent NFTs? Best to ‘Wait and See’. IPWatchdog
- Daniel H. Broaddus, Mark A. Foster, Onur Kuzucu, Amy C. Turner-Foster, Karl W. Koch, Michal Lipson, & Alexander L. Gaeta. (2010). Temporal-imaging system with simple external-clock triggering. Optics express. 18. 14262-9
- Daniel H. Broaddus, Mark A. Foster, Imad H. Agha, Jacob T. Robinson, Michal Lipson, & Alexander L. Gaeta. (2009). Silicon-waveguide-coupled high-Q chalcogenide microspheres. Optics express. 17. 5998-6003
Primary Areas of Expertise
- Electrical
- Software
- Computer
State Bar Admissions
- Illinois
Admissions
- U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
Education
- J.D., DePaul University College of Law, 2009
- B.S., Computer Engineering, Syracuse University, 2001
Primary Areas of Expertise
- Mechanical
- Electromechanical
- Industrial Design
- Automotive
Honors and Distinctions
- Comment Editor,Intellectual Property Law Review, Marquette University, 2019-2020
- Staff Member, Intellectual Property Law Review, Marquette University, 2018-2019
State Bar Admissions
- Illinois
- Wisconsin
Education
- J.D., Marquette University Law School, 2020
- B.S., Civil Engineering, Marquette University, 2017
Primary Areas of Expertise
- Electrical & Computer
- Electronic Commerce & Digital Currency
- Telematics / Nanotechnology / Cybertechnology / AI
- Business Methods
State Bar Admissions
- Illinois
- Wisconsin
Admissions
- U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
- U.S. Dist. Court, S.D. Indiana
- U.S. Dist. Court, N.D. Illinois
- U.S. Dist. Court, E.D. Wisconsin
- Illinois Supreme Court
- Wisconsin Supreme Court
Education
- J.D., magna cum laude, Marquette University, 1996
- M.B.A., University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, 1997
- B.S., Business Administration, University of Wisconsin-Platteville, 1993
- B.S., Electrical Engineering, Minor: Mathematics, University of Wisconsin-Platteville, 1985
Honors and Distinctions
- Leading Intellectual Property Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network, Law Bulletin Publishing Company, 2014-2016
- Editor, Wisconsin State Bar Association: Intellectual Property Newsletter, Marquette University Law School, 1996
- Director, Marquette University Intellectual Property Law Review, Marquette University Law School, 1996
Primary Areas of Expertise
- Electrical and Computer
- Electronic Commerce
- Business Methods
- Mechanical
Admissions
- U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
Education
- B.S., cum laude, Electrical Engineering, University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez, 1995
Primary Areas of Expertise
- Electrical & Computer
- Mechanical
- International Patent
State Bar Admissions
- Illinois
Admissions
- U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
Education
- J.D., The George Washington University Law School, 2008
- B.S., cum laude, Electrical Engineering, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, 2002
- Minor, Economics, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, 2002
Honors and Distinctions
- BNA-ABA Award for Excellence in the Study of Intellectual Property
Primary Areas of Expertise
- Mechanical
- Electromechanical
- Medical Devices
- Medical Imaging
- Automotive
State Bar Admissions
- Illinois
Admissions
- U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
Education
- J.D., cum laude, Michigan State University College of Law, 2003
- B.S., cum laude, Civil Engineering, Michigan Technological University, 2000
Honors and Distinctions
- Award for Excellence in Pro Bono Service, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- Note & Comment Editor (Editorial Board Position), Law Review, Michigan State University College of Law, 2002-2003
- Staff Member, Law Review, Michigan State University College of Law, 2001-2002
Civic Activities
- The Richard Linn American Inn of Court, Board Member
- CARPLS Legal Aid, associate board member
- Legal Aid Society of Metropolitan Family Services, associate board member
- Equip for Equality, helpline volunteer
Primary Areas of Expertise
- Mechanical
- Aeronautical
- Electromechanical
- Automotive
- Transportation
State Bar Admissions
- District of Columbia
- Alabama
- U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
Education
- LL.M, Intellectual Property, The George Washington University Law School
- J.D. Handong International Law School
- B.S., Aeronautical & Mechanical Engineering, Korea Aerospace University
Primary Areas of Expertise
- Electrical & Computer
- Electronic Commerce
- Business Methods
- Licensing
State Bar Admissions
- Illinois
- Michigan
Admissions
- U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Education
- J.D., Indiana University School of Law, 1998
- B.S.E., Computer Engineering, University of Michigan, 1990
Honors and Distinctions
- Illinois Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, 2008
- Member, Intellectual Property Alumni Advisory Board, Indiana University School of Law Bloomington
- Website Editor, The Federal Communications Law Journal
Primary Areas of Expertise
- Chemical
- Mechanical
- Green Technology
State Bar Admissions
- Illinois
Admissions
- U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Education
- J.D., with honors, University of North Carolina, 2007
- B.S., Chemical Engineering,magna cum laude, University of Notre Dame, 2000
Publications
- Bryan Leitenberger and Daniel Rube, "How to Protect Inventions Under New Novelty Statute," IPLaw360.com (September 20, 2012).
- "Influence of Preheating Rate on Kinetics of High-Temperature Gas-Solid Reactions," co-authored with L. Thiers, A.S. Mukasyan and A. Varma, AIChe, 46, nO. 12, 2517-2524 (2000).
Primary Areas of Expertise
- Mechanical
- Electromechanical
- Industrial Design
- Automotive
Honors and Distinctions
- Associate Editor, Law Review, University of Detroit, 1992-1993
- Staff Member, Law Review, University of Detroit, 1991-1992
State Bar Admissions
- Illinois
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
Education
- J.D., magna cum laude, University of Detroit School of Law, 1993
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, 1985
Primary Areas of Expertise
- Electrical
- Computer
- Mechanical
Education
- J.D., with Certificate of Concentration in Intellectual Property Law, UIC John Marshall Law School, 2019
- B.S., with the highest honors, Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Technology, 2007
State Bar Admissions
- Illinois
Admissions
- Chinese Patent Bar Qualification before the State Intellectual Property Office of the People’s Republic of China
- Chinese Bar Qualification before the Ministry of Justice of the People's Republic of China
- U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (Limited Recognition)
Honors and Distinctions
- Dean’s Scholarship Recipient, Dean’s List Recipient, Top Grade Award Recipient (IP Litigation), 2016-2019
- Shanghai Outstanding Graduate, 2007
Primary Areas of Expertise
- Electrical & Computer
- International Patent
State Bar Admissions
- Illinois
Admissions
- U.S. Dist. Court, N.D. Illinois
- U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
Education
- J.D., Northwestern University School of Law, 1994
- M.S., Electrical Engineering, Stanford University, 1991
- B.S., Electrical Engineering, The University of Cincinnati, 1990
Primary Areas of Expertise
- U.S. Patent Prosecution
- International Patent Prosecution
- Docket Management
- Trademark Prosecution
Education
- Roosevelt University, Paralegal Certificate with honors, 1990
- B.A., Criminology / Criminal Justice, Purdue University, 1985
Primary Areas of Expertise
- Electronics and Software
- Communications
- Networking
State Bar Admissions
- Illinois
- California
Admissions
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Education
- University of Illinois, B.S. in electrical engineering, highest honors, 1990
- University of Illinois, M.S. in electrical engineering, 1992
- Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, J.D., 1999
Primary Areas of Expertise
- Medical Imaging
- Computer Networks
- Electrical Engineering
State Bar Admissions
- Illinois
Admissions
- U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
Education
- J.D., with highest honors, Illinois Institute of Technology,
- Chicago-Kent College of Law, 1993
- B.S., with honors, Electrical Engineering, University of Kansas, 1990
Honors and Distinctions
- Leading Intellectual Property Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network, Law Bulletin Publishing Company, 2010
- Notes & Comments Editor, Law Review, IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law, 1992-1993
- Staff Member, Law Review, IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law, 1991-1992
Civic Activities
- Director, District 205 Foundation, 2011-2014
- Chairman of the Board, Elmhurst Jaycees 2006-2010
- President, Elmhurst Jaycees, 2004-2005
Primary Areas of Expertise
- Mechanical
- Electromechanical
- Thermal
- Medical Imaging
State Bar Admissions
- Illinois
Admissions
- U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
Education
- J.D., DePaul University College of Law, 2009
- M.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas, 2006
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, 2004
Honors and Distinctions
- Illinois Super Lawyer, Rising Stars, 2012
Publications and Presentations
- T. Webb, T. Kihne, and S Haag, "System-Level Thermal Management of Pulsed Loads on an All-Electric Ship," IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, vol. 43, no. 1, pp. 8469-473, Jan. 2007
- C. Holsonback, T. Webb, T. Kiehne, and C. Conner-Seepersaad, “System-Level Modeling and Optimal Design of an All-Electric Ship Energy Storage Module,” ASNE Electric Machines Technology Symposium 2006, Integrated System Approach of the All Electric Force, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA May 22-24, 2006.
- “Intellectual Property Law: Options and Protections for the Brewing Industry,” The Brewers Association Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America, The Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers, Chicago, Illinois, USA April 20, 2010.
- “System-Level Thermal Management for All-Electric Ships,” Proc. IEEE Electric Ship Technologies Symposium, Arlington, Virginia, USA, May 21-23, 2007.
Primary Areas of Expertise
- Electrical Engineering
- Wireless Communications
- Networking Technology
- Artificial Intelligence
Admissions
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Education
- B.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 1998
Publications and Presentations
- Evolving Nature of Functional Claiming in Software-Related Inventions Co-author, The National Law Journal, June 02, 2019
- Applications of Virtual Modeling to the Development of a 39 GHz Transceiver on Multilayer Multi Chip Assembly (MCA) Substrate Co-author, IEEE Radio Frequency Integrated Circuits (RFIC) Symposium, June 10-13, 2000
G. Christopher Braidwood
Patent Attorney - Partner
direct: 312.854.8363 main: 312.291.0860
email: cbraidwood@lsk-iplaw.com
Professional Experience
Chris enjoys the wide variety of challenges presented by helping high-technology startups, university technology transfer offices, and multinational corporations protect their inventions both domestically and abroad. Chris enjoys counseling the firm’s clients in licensing and other transactions once the intellectual property (IP) rights are secured. Chris specializes in the electrical, electromechanical, and computer software fields, with experience in semiconductor device fabrication and packaging, MEMS and other microsystems, optical and photonic devices, medical imaging, analog and digital circuits, power electronics, wireless communications, cloud computing, integrated development environments, and enterprise software.
Legal Experience
Chris’s experience also includes work in-house in a venture capital (VC) firm with a portfolio of startups in the microsystems and nanotechnology areas. Chris handled licensing and other transactional work, conducted IP due diligence for VC investments, and counseled the startups on IP portfolio management.