Todd M. Oberdick

Todd M. Oberdick is a partner at Forge IP in Shelton, Connecticut, who advises businesses on intellectual property law. He focuses on patent prosecution, patent opinions, and strategic protection for inventions and technology. His work spans electronics, power tools, analytical instruments, and software. Clients rely on his guidance to evaluate patent rights, strengthen portfolios, address competitive risks, and protect innovations that support long-term business growth.

Oberdick earned his J.D. magna cum laude from The John Marshall Law School in 1997 and his B.S. in mechanical engineering from Lehigh University in 1994. During law school, he served as a staff editor for The John Marshall Law Review and received several scholastic awards. His engineering education and legal training provide a practical foundation for analyzing technical inventions, drafting patent applications, and advising clients on complex intellectual property issues.

Oberdick has extensive experience before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board and has successfully prosecuted and argued dozens of appeals. His representative work includes helping a client expand a patent portfolio from fewer than ten patents to more than 300 over a ten-year period before the client was acquired. He also assisted a small business in developing patent protection and a licensing program that generated revenue from noncompetitive fields.

Todd M. Oberdick has served as president of the Connecticut Intellectual Property Law Association and is also associated with the International Federation of Intellectual Property Attorneys. He is admitted in Connecticut, before the US Patent and Trademark Office, the US District Court for the District of Connecticut, and the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. His practice combines technical knowledge, appellate experience, and practical advice to help clients protect valuable intellectual property.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Forge IP, PLLC
• Member, Connecticut Intellectual Property Law Association
• Member, International Federation of Intellectual Property Attorneys

Licensed State

• Connecticut

Education

• John Marshall Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Lehigh University
  Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)

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