Nicholas Boebel

Intellectual Property • Competition Law • Complex Commercial Litigation

When high-stakes cases go off-track, clients call Nicholas Boebel to set them right. Known as a case fixer, Nick steps into challenging situations—often inheriting matters from other firms—and delivers cost-effective, winning strategies. His track record includes multimillion-dollar verdicts, defense victories, and settlements that protect his clients’ most valuable business interests.

Nick’s practice focuses on intellectual property disputes, competition law, and complex commercial litigation, with additional experience in class actions and qui tam matters. His courtroom skills and strategic insight have been honed through decades of representing inventors, entrepreneurs, and companies ranging from startups to global brands.

Notable Wins & Resolutions

• $46.5 Million Patent Victory for Arctic Cat – Led the trial team to a unanimous jury verdict against Bombardier (Sea-Doo manufacturer), finding willful patent infringement. The court tripled damages in one of the first enhanced-damages rulings after Halo v. Pulse.
• Turning Around a Lost Case – Took over a patent matter after prior counsel was disbarred and default judgment entered against client. Eliminated willful infringement claims and negotiated an acceptable settlement, averting catastrophic damages.
• Rapid Resolution in Hedge Fund Trade Secret Dispute – Inherited a misappropriation case from a large firm, secured key discovery, asserted counterclaims, and reached settlement within eight months.
• Protecting Inventors’ Software Technology – Defeated summary judgment for DuPont in a trade secrets case, paving the way for settlement on the eve of trial.
• Patent Licensing Win Against Microsoft – Part of the team securing a license from Microsoft shortly before trial in a case over autoplay technology.

Why Clients Hire Nick

• Proven Fixer – Trusted to rescue complex, high-value cases already in trouble.
• Trial-Ready – First, second, and third chair jury trial experience in federal courts.
• Business-Savvy Counsel – Economics background informs strategy and damages arguments.
• Relentless Advocate – Committed to achieving outcomes that align with clients’ goals and budgets.

Credentials

• Education:
  • J.D., magna cum laude, Order of the Coif, University of Minnesota Law School
  • B.A., Economics, cum laude with Departmental Honors, Carleton College
• Bar Admissions:
  • Minnesota, Washington, Arizona (pending)
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit