Gerald Francis Swiss

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Chicago, M.S., 1976; University of Notre Dame, B.S., 1975; University of Notre Dame, B.S., 1975
Law School Attended:
Seton Hall University School of Law, J.D., 1981
Year of First Admission:
1981
Admission:
1981, California; 1983, New Jersey; U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the Federal Circuit; registered to practice before United States Patent and Trademark Office
ISLN:
903280196

Areas of Practice (8)

  • Life Sciences
  • Manufacturing
  • Medical Devices
  • Chemical
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical
  • Green Energy Technologies
  • IP Asset Management
  • Intellectual Property

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (12 reviews)
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  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0
  • Communication

    4.9/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a General Counsel on 08/01/13 in Intellectual Property Prosecution

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/22/13 in Intellectual Property

    An excellent lawyer with high standards and a wonderful way of working with clients

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/18/13 in Patent Prosecution

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a General Counsel on 07/10/13 in Patents

    Jerry is among the very best attorneys with whom I ever have worked.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Chief Legal Officer on 07/10/13 in Chemical Patents

    He is generally considered to be an expert in the area of chemical patent prosecution matters by those working in the field.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/10/13 in Patent Prosecution

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/10/13 in Intellectual Property

    An excellent and responsive lawyer with a large and loyal following of clients.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/10/13 in Intellectual Property

    An outstanding, highly capable attorney.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 07/10/13 in Intellectual Property Prosecution

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 05/19/11 in Patent Applications

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