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    Daniel J. Schwartz

    Partner


    • Chicago
    • Office312.977.4432
    • djschwartz@nixonpeabody.com
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    Introduction

    Dan Schwartz is an IP trial lawyer and focuses his practice on patent, trade secrets, trademark, copyright, and licensing disputes. He represents clients in federal court and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

    Practice Areas

    Intellectual PropertyNon-Compete & Trade Secrets

    My focus

    I have litigated cases involving a wide range of technologies, including chemistry and chemical engineering technologies, 3-D vision technologies, wireless communications protocols, telecommunication networking architecture, arterial stents, GIS/geo-location technologies and database management, complex polymer chemistry, QR code technologies, and internet-related technologies. I also have experience advising on inter partes reviews and other proceedings before the USPTO.

    In addition, I frequently advise clients on artificial intelligence (AI) and technology. This includes preparing and developing strategies for implementing new technologies, as well as counseling on potential risks.

    Looking ahead

    AI will continue to impact all facets of our lives and our businesses. Understanding the legal constructs surrounding AI technologies, and what is likely to happen with regulations/legislation covering AI, will be key to successful enterprises going forward.

    Insights

    • “Hot Topic: Artificial Intelligence and the Physical Sciences,” University of Southern California, October 14, 2020

    Admitted to practice

    Illinois
    U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
    U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

    Education

    Northwestern University, B.S., Mechanical Engineering
    Northwestern University School of Law, J.D.

    Professional activities

    • American Intellectual Property Law Association
    • Anti-Defamation League—Board Member
    • Cycle For Survival—Organizing Committee

    Recognition

    • Recommended in The Legal 500 United States 2022 editorial in the area of Intellectual property - Trade secrets (litigation and non-contentious matters).

    In the News

    • 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

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