Chet J. Bonner

Chet works closely with clients, providing design-around assistance, non-infringement opinions, and invalidity opinions. He assists clients in the development of strong patent portfolios by helping to identify key concepts and preparing and prosecuting patent applications. He also assists clients in matters of licensing negotiations.

Chet joined Calfee in 2002, and was elected Partner in 2011.

Chet earned his J.D., summa cum laude, from the Cleveland State University College of Law in 2002. He earned his M.B.A., summa cum laude, from Cleveland State University in 1998, and his B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from Ohio University in 1989.

Chet was employed as an engineering consultant for 10 years before joining Calfee.

Honors & Recognitions

• The Best Lawyers in America^®, Patent Law (2025)

Education

J.D., summa cum laude, Cleveland State University College of Law, 2002

M.B.A., summa cum laude, Cleveland State University, 1998

B.S., Electrical Engineering, Ohio University, 1989

Experience

• Provide counsel on critical IP-related issues and strategic advice on how to protect and leverage these rights to maximize value and competitive advantage for our client. Specifically, Calfee counsels the client on issues pertaining to global freedom-to-practice concerns, licensing negotiations, and strategic business arrangements. (2024)
• Handle all ongoing patent prosecution and IP strategy for a privately held, multinational manufacturing company and serve as lead counsel on an ongoing IP litigation matter in the Southern District of New York. (2024)

Professional & Community

• Cleveland Intellectual Property Law Association, Member
• Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Member