Benjamin Schladweiler, IP Attorney in Wilmington, Delaware
ShareholderatGreenberg Traurig, LLP
Wilmington, DE
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Benjamin Schladweiler is a shareholder based in Wilmington, DE. The practice focuses on IP. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
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About Benjamin Schladweiler: Benjamin Schladweiler is a shareholder based in Wilmington, DE. The practice focuses on IP. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
Areas of practice
Benjamin's practice areas in Wilmington
Benjamin concentrates on ip. Each area below outlines the kind of case Benjamin handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
IP cases in Wilmington, Delaware
Benjamin takes ip matters in Wilmington, Delaware. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Benjamin agrees to represent you.
Biography
Benjamin Schladweiler, ip attorney serving Wilmington
Benjamin Schladweiler is a shareholder based in Wilmington, DE. The practice focuses on IP. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Benjamin works from Wilmington, Delaware and takes on ip matters across the region.
Ben Schladweiler litigates complex commercial and intellectual property disputes in federal and state courts throughout the nation, with a particular focus on complex patent litigation in the United District Court for the District of Delaware, where he has litigated hundreds of matters and more than a dozen patent trials. Ben has more than 20 years of experience representing clients in matters arising from diverse technologies, ranging from the electronic arts (including software and semi-conductors) to pharmaceuticals to medical devices. In addition to patents, Ben has tried trademark, trade secret, and false advertising matters, including successfully litigating numerous preliminary injunctions and TROs. He also been involved in a number of antitrust and other complex commercial litigations.
Prior to law school, Ben worked for years as an environmental epidemiologist for an engineering firm performing and reviewing human health risk assessments.
Concentrations
•Patent litigation
•Trademark/false advertising/trade secret litigation and counseling
•Antitrust and commercial litigation
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Accolades
•Listed, Patexia, ANDA Litigation Intelligence Top 100, 2024
•Listed, Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) magazine, 'IAM Patent 1000,' 2024-2025
•Selected, Delaware Today, “Top Lawyers - Intellectual Property Law,” 2023-2025
•Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 2021-2025
•“Up and Coming,” 2017
•Ranked 34th by Patexia amongst the Top 100 Most Active Local Counsel (Representing Defendants) for ANDA Litigation, 2022
•Ranked 63rd overall by Patexia amongst the Top 100 Most Active Local Counsel (Representing Plaintiffs or Defendants) for ANDA Litigation, 2022
•Listed, Managing Intellectual Property, 'Top Attorneys: Number of New U.S. District Court Patent Cases - Defendants,' H1 2018
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Delaware Super Lawyers, 'Rising Star - IP Litigation,' 2015
Benjamin's approach to ip cases
Ben Schladweiler litigates complex commercial and intellectual property disputes in federal and state courts throughout the nation, with a particular focus on complex patent litigation in the United District Court for the District of Delaware, where he has litigated hundreds of matters and more than a dozen patent trials. Ben has more than 20 years of experience representing clients in matters…
Clients Benjamin works with
Benjamin reviews new inquiries case-by-case for ip matters in Wilmington and the surrounding Delaware area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Benjamin studied and practices
Temple University Beasley School of Law
J.D. · 2004
Lead Articles Editor, Temple Law Review Emory University, Rollins School of Public Health
M.P.H. Environmental · 1999
Benjamin studied at J.D. in Temple University Beasley School of Law and M.P.H. Environmental in Lead Articles Editor, Temple Law Review Emory University, Rollins School of Public Health.
Law school and academic background
Benjamin completed J.D. in Temple University Beasley School of Law and M.P.H. Environmental in Lead Articles Editor, Temple Law Review Emory University, Rollins School of Public Health. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Benjamin runs in Delaware is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Benjamin's professional memberships and bar associations
Professional & Community Involvement • Board Secretary, Canine Partners for Life • Member, American Bar Association • Member, Delaware Bar Association • Member, Federal Bar Association • Member, Federal Circuit Bar Association
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Locations
Benjamin Schladweiler's office in Wilmington
Benjamin's primary office is at The Nemours Building, 1007 North Orange Street, Suite 1200, Wilmington, DE, 19801. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
The Nemours Building, 1007 North Orange Street, Suite 1200
Wilmington, DE 19801
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How to hire Benjamin Schladweiler — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new ip attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Benjamin usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Benjamin charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Benjamin's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Benjamin will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a ip attorney in Wilmington, Delaware
A short list to run through before you commit: How many ip matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Benjamin
Benjamin discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in ip practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every ip matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Benjamin confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Benjamin's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many ip practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Schladweiler
How much does it cost to hire Benjamin for a ip case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Benjamin walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Benjamin offer a free consultation?
Benjamin charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Benjamin's office. Some ip attorneys offer free consults — check Benjamin's current terms during booking.
How long do ip cases in Delaware typically take?
Simple ip matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Benjamin gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Benjamin take my case if I'm outside Wilmington?
Benjamin is licensed in Delaware. Matters governed by Delaware law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Benjamin will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Benjamin?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Benjamin will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Benjamin accepting new ip clients right now?
Benjamin's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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