Brett D. Papendick

Brett D. Papendick is a registered patent attorney at Shuttleworth & Ingersoll, P.L.C. in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. His practice focuses on obtaining and protecting intellectual property rights for businesses, innovators, and technology-focused clients. He assists with US and foreign patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Papendick also advises on legal issues involving information technology, licensing, communications, media, and the commercial use of intellectual property.

Papendick earned his J.D. from the University of Missouri at Columbia in 2002. He received a B.S. in biology with a minor in chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1996. His scientific education provides a useful foundation for understanding technical inventions and evaluating patent-related issues. This background supports his ability to translate complex scientific and business concepts into clear intellectual property strategies.

Papendick is licensed to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and in Iowa, Missouri, and Arkansas. His work includes helping clients pursue domestic and international patent protection while safeguarding confidential information, creative works, brands, and proprietary technology. His broader practice also covers licensing and franchising, startups and innovators, sports law, and business matters, allowing him to address intellectual property concerns within a wider commercial context.

Brett D. Papendick has been recognized by the Corridor Business Journal as a Forty Under 40 honoree and completed Leadership for Five Seasons. He has contributed to the Cedar Rapids community through board and leadership service and has volunteered as an attorney with Iowa Legal Aid. Papendick is also affiliated with national, state, and local bar organizations, including the Iowa Intellectual Property Law Association. His practice combines technical knowledge, practical judgment, and a business-minded approach to protecting valuable ideas and assets.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Shuttleworth & Ingersoll P.L.C.
• Member, Iowa State Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Iowa Intellectual Property Law Association
• Member, Linn County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Iowa

Education

• University of Missouri
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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