About Fargo Patent & Business Law
A Personal Letter from Tom
Dear Friend,
I’m Tom Kading, founder of Fargo Patent Law, and I wanted to share something personal with you—not about our services, but about why we do what we do, and why we love working with people like you.
Why I Founded This Firm
When I sold my business interests years ago, I found myself reflecting on a frustration I’d experienced repeatedly as an entrepreneur: the disconnect between what business owners need and what most attorneys provide.
Too many brilliant innovators were struggling to protect their ideas because legal advice felt foreign or disconnected from business reality.
I founded this firm with a simple belief: your attorney should understand both your legal needs and your business dreams.
What I Love About Our Clients
Let me tell you something—our clients are the reason I bound out of bed every morning excited to come to work. You’re builders, dreamers, and problem-solvers. You see gaps in the world and create solutions that make life better.
What truly inspires me is your courage. You’ve taken the leap to build something from nothing, to pursue a vision when others might have walked away.
I love the light in your eyes when you describe your innovation, the passion in your voice when you talk about your company’s future. These human moments remind me why this work matters.
My Promise to You
Whether you’re already our client or considering becoming one, I want you to know this: we see you as a whole person, not just a matter number or a billable hour.
We promise to stand beside you, to fight for your creative vision, and to always remember that behind every patent, trademark, or business agreement is a human being with dreams worth protecting.
I’d love to hear your story. When you’re ready to share it, we’re here to listen.
With deep respect for the work you do,
Founder, Fargo Patent Law
What Makes Our Work Meaningful
There’s something profoundly personal about intellectual property. Your innovations aren’t just assets on a balance sheet—they’re extensions of you, born from your insight, nurtured by your persistence.
When you share your ideas with us, you’re doing something incredibly vulnerable. You’re trusting us with something precious. That trust is sacred to everyone on our team.
Meet Our Intellectual Property Attorneys
Tom Kading
Attorney, Founder
Leading a team with over 65 years of combined patent experience and with a background in engineering, Tom helps innovative companies transform their ideas into protected assets.
Brenda Speer
Attorney, Of Counsel
Brenda focuses on trademark law and brand protection strategies, helping businesses establish and defend their unique market identity across all channels.
Our Core Values
Our mission is simple: to turn your innovations into valuable and protected assets. If you’re going to trust us with something as important as your intellectual property, you deserve to know what we believe:
Listen with Empathy
We understand that your ideas are deeply personal—and we’re here to support and protect them with care and compassion.
You’ll be heard, understood, and guided every step of the way.
Respond with Care
Your questions matter, and we respond with thoughtful, timely guidance tailored to your needs.
From the first consultation to final filing, we focus on every detail so nothing is overlooked.
Simplify the complex
We make the IP process clear and straightforward, so you can focus on growing your business.
No legal jargon—just practical, efficient solutions that make protecting your ideas easy.
Empower with knowledge
We ensure you understand your options, your rights, and the path forward—no surprises.
Clear answers and expert guidance empower you to make confident IP decisions.
Build lasting trust
We’re not just here for a filing—we’re here for the long haul, building trust with every step.
Our goal is to be the team you always turn to—professional, responsive, and invested in your success.