Bryan Schwartz
About Bryan Schwartz
Bryan Schwartz is a Senior Legal Editor specializing in Intellectual Property and Technology at Thomson Reuters, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in IP litigation, having held various legal roles over a career spanning more than three decades.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Bryan Schwartz has served as the Senior Legal Editor for Intellectual Property and Technology at Thomson Reuters since 2019. In this role, he focuses on providing legal insights and analysis related to intellectual property law and technology issues. His extensive experience in the field enhances the quality of content produced for legal professionals and organizations relying on Thomson Reuters for accurate and timely legal information.
Previous Legal Experience
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Bryan Schwartz held several significant positions in various law firms. He worked as Of Counsel at Morrison & Foerster LLP from 1991 to 2003, and later as Principal at Squire Patton Boggs from 2015 to 2018. He was also a Partner at Benesch Law from 2005 to 2015 and served as Of Counsel at Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP from 2003 to 2005. His early career included roles as an Associate Attorney at Morrison & Foerster LLP in both Tokyo and San Francisco.
Education and Expertise
Bryan Schwartz holds a Juris Doctor degree from Stanford Law School, where he studied from 1986 to 1988. He also earned a Master of Arts in Jurisprudence from the University of Oxford from 1983 to 1986, and a Bachelor of Arts in History from Brown University from 1978 to 1983. His educational background supports his expertise in various technologies, including semiconductors, lasers, and medical devices, which he applies in his legal practice.
Litigation and Legal Contributions
Bryan Schwartz has been involved in over 50 intellectual property litigation cases, including high-stakes 'bet the company' litigation. He has taken and defended over 75 depositions and has argued Markman positions and dispositive motions in court. His contributions to the field include authoring appellate briefs and petitions to the U.S. International Trade Commission and various U.S. Circuit Courts, as well as conducting oral arguments before the Federal Circuit.
Publications and Professional Involvement
Bryan Schwartz frequently writes on Section 337 litigation and patent law issues, with his work published in Law360 and the National Law Review. He has also served as the past president of the ITC Trial Lawyers Association and has appeared in over twenty Section 337 investigations. His extensive legal writing and involvement in professional associations reflect his commitment to advancing the field of intellectual property law.