John Swingle focuses his practice on patent litigation and patent prosecution. Mr. Swingle's practice also includes client counseling, due diligence, valuation and licensing matters.
Before joining Williams Mullen, Mr. Swingle was as an intellectual property associate for a law firm in Irvine, California.
Mr. Swingle is licensed to practice in the state of California and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. He is a member of the California Bar Association.
He earned a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering and computer science from Duke University and a juris doctor degree from Harvard Law School.
Professional Affiliations
California Bar Association
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Mr. Swingle is a contributor author to Williams Mullen's Rocket Docket IP Litigation blog.
Publications
Will Federal Circuit's Model Order in Patent Cases Solve the eDiscovery "Problem"?, Alert, 02.16.2012
Changes in Pre-Grant and Post-Grant Challenges at the U.S. Patent Office (USPTO), Alert, 09.15.2011
The Joinder Provision in the Patent Reform Act: Leveling the Playing Field Against Multi-Defendant NPE Suits, Alert, 09.15.2011
Planning for the First to File, Alert, 09.15.2011