Chad Hammerlind helps innovators protect and commercialize breakthroughs in AI, quantum computing, clean energy, biotechnology, medical devices, and satellite and space systems. 

Chad advises clients ranging from startups to global enterprises on patent strategy, prosecution and portfolio management for emerging and frontier technologies. His experience spans artificial intelligence and machine learning, quantum computing, renewable-energy and semiconductor technologies, blockchain and fintech, biotechnology, and satellite and space-based communications. Before entering private practice, Chad worked as a biomedical engineer at BrainLAB, where he led installations and clinical integration of radiation-oncology and image-guided treatment systems.

Representative Experience

  • Has obtained approximately 1,000 patents worldwide for clients across diverse technologies, including AI, quantum computing, clean energy and aerospace systems.
  • Led IP due-diligence reviews of quantum and satellite portfolios exceeding $100 million in investment value.
  • Provides strategic counseling on patent filings, freedom-to-operate analyses and IP-driven M&A transactions.

Professional Highlights

  • Former lead IP attorney at IBM overseeing semiconductor and AI patent development.
  • Recognized by the USPTO and Texas State Bar for pro bono patent services.
  • Interviewed by Texas Lawbook for “Pro Bono Opportunities Alive and Well in Patent Law,” August 2024.

Education

  • J.D., William Mitchell College of Law, 2011
    cum laude; Executive Editor 2010–2011, Staff Member 2009–2010, Cybaris (William Mitchell’s IP law journal)

    B.Bm.E., Biomedical Engineering, University of Minnesota, 2006

Admissions

  • Texas

    Minnesota

    U.S. Patent and Trademark Office