Daniel J. Schwartz

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• Crain’s Chicago Business

  Notable Litigators and Trial Attorneys 2025

  This article profiles Complex Disputes practice group leader John Ruskusky and Intellectual Property deputy practice group leader Dan Schwartz, both of the Chicago office, for being named to the publication’s 2025 Notable Litigators & Trial Attorneys list. The list recognizes attorneys who advocate for clients in complex disputes, influence legal developments nationwide, and shape Chicago’s legal landscape.

  April 21, 2025
• Crain’s Chicago Business

  People on the move

  The following articles highlight the appointment of Chicago partner Dan Schwartz as deputy leader of NP’s Intellectual Property practice and the NP arrival of Chicago IPPG counsel Randy Alexander. 

  Nov 1, 2024
• Chicago Daily Law Bulletin

  CDLB people

  This roundup article of legal industry news in the region highlights the appointment of Chicago partner Dan Schwartz as deputy leader of NP’s Intellectual Property practice.

  Sep 30, 2024
• Law360

  Nixon Peabody bolsters IP team with deputy chief, laterals

  This article covers the appointment of Chicago partner Dan Schwartz as deputy leader of NP’s Intellectual Property practice as well as the recent arrivals of IPPG counsel Matt Zuziak of Washington, DC and Randy Alexander of Chicago. Dan is quoted in the coverage, discussing his new role and the recent growth of the Intellectual Property practice. Matt and Randy discuss what attracted them to NP. Litigation Department head Tony Barron and IPPG practice group leader Seth Levy are also quoted from NP’s press release.

  Sep 27, 2024
• Engadget

  We can build immortal celebrities from ChatGPT and their existing back catalogs

  In this article, which covers the ability to make interactive holographic celebrity recreations through generative artificial intelligence and other new technologies, Chicago Intellectual Property partner Dan Schwartz discusses the risks for trademark litigation with these creations and the IP ownership questions being raised amid the growing use of generative AI.

  April 4, 2023
• Mashable

  ChatGPT could be a useful AI tool. So how are we regulating it?

  Chicago Intellectual Property partner Dan Schwartz is quoted in this article on the potential regulation of ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence technologies. Dan explains why he doesn’t think we’ll see federal regulation of the technology itself, but rather the ownership of what it produces.

  Feb 2, 2023
• insideBIGDATA

  As AI Evolves, No Need for Overhaul of US Patent System... Yet

  Chicago Intellectual Property partner Dan Schwartz and associate Paulina Starostka contributed this article on whether the U.S. patent system needs an overhaul to keep up with the rapid rise in artificial intelligence-related patent activity.
  Sep 14, 2020
• Bloomberg

  Personnel changes at IP law firms, organizations

  This coverage highlights the arrival of Chicago Intellectual Property partner Dan Schwartz to Nixon Peabody.
  March 13, 2020
• Law360

  IP Hires: McDermott, Nixon Peabody, Cooley

  This coverage highlights the arrival of Chicago Intellectual Property partner Dan Schwartz to Nixon Peabody.
  March 13, 2020
• Law360

  Nixon Peabody nabs 2 new Chicago partners

  This feature story highlights two of the newest arrivals to NP’s Chicago office—Complex Commercial Disputes partner Jon Lively and Intellectual Property partner Dan Schwartz. Both attorneys said their prior experience working with NP lawyers was a major factor in their decision to join the firm.
  March 11, 2020
• Crain’s Chicago

  People on the Move

  This roundup of personnel moves in the Chicago area features two of NP’s newest additions, Complex Commercial Disputes partner Jon Lively and Intellectual Property partner Dan Schwartz.
  March 9, 2020
• Reuters Legal

  Career Tracker: Lawyers on the move

  This roundup of executive news includes the arrival of Chicago Intellectual Property partner Daniel Schwartz and Complex Commercial Disputes partner Jonathan Lively to Nixon Peabody.
  Feb 28, 2020
• World Trademark Review

  On the move

  This roundup of personnel moves in the IP space highlights the arrival of Chicago Intellectual Property partner Daniel Schwartz and Complex Commercial Disputes partner Jonathan Lively to Nixon Peabody.
  Feb 28, 2020