Rodney Swartz
Rodney Swartz

Rodney Swartz

Associate

Portland

Introduction

Rodney focuses on disputes involving life science patents, particularly Hatch-Waxman cases.

Dr. Rodney Swartz II 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.

Education & credentials

  • 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
  • Oregon
  • California
  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
  • McDermott Will & Emery, Menlo Park, CA, Associate, 2022-2023
  • SRI International, Menlo Park, CA, Senior IP Associate, 2016-2021
  • Princeton University, Postdoctoral Associate, 2011