Rodney Swartz
Dr. Rodney Swartz II is a member of the firm's Patent Litigation practice in the firm's Portland office, focusing on disputes involving life science patents, particularly Hatch-Waxman cases.
Rodney also has experience handling the licensing of technology, including reviewing and drafting license terms, navigating government restrictions with government-funded technology, conducting due diligence, and handling open-source licensing challenges.
Rodney earned his J.D. from Santa Clara University School of Law, where he served as senior articles editor on the Santa Clara Law Review. He also has a Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Washington and received a B.S. in chemistry from Purdue University.
With a passion for pro bono work, Rodney has assisted individuals and families seeking asylum and protected vulnerable children through impact litigation.
*Admitted only in California.
Areas of focus
Education & Credentials
Education
- Santa Clara University School of Law, J.D., Santa Clara Law Review, Senior Articles Editor, 2021
- University of Washington, Ph.D., Chemistry, 2010
- Purdue University, B.S., Chemistry, 2004
Bar and Court Admissions
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California
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U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
Related Employment
- McDermott Will & Emery, Menlo Park, CA, Associate, 2022 – 2023
- SRI International, Menlo Park, CA, Senior IP Associate, 2016 – 2021
- Princeton University, Postdoctoral Associate, 2011