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Introduction
Dan is an associate in the firm’s Intellectual Property (IP) practice group. He represents clients in a variety of intellectual property matters.
My focus
I focus my practice on patent infringement, trade secret misappropriation, and trademark and trade dress infringement. I also have experience in handling matters before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).
Some of the technologies I have worked with have concerned mobile applications, tracking systems, lighting and laser systems, blockchain applications, IoT devices, secure connections, and medical devices.
Prior to joining Nixon Peabody, I worked for a Fortune 500 automotive company, drafting utility patent applications and office action responses. I also volunteered for the Chicago-Kent Patent Hub, drafting utility patent applications for low-income inventors.
Looking ahead
As monetization in IP continues to increase, IP portfolios will expand with greater complexity and refinement. This, in turn, will lead to an increase in IP litigation that is precise, high-stakes, and drawn-out.
Admitted to practice
Illinois
Texas
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, J.D.
Loyola University Chicago, B.A., Political Science
Loyola University Chicago, B.S., Environmental Science
Recognition
- Super Lawyers, Illinois Rising Stars, IP Litigation, 2021–2025
- Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch, IP Litigation & Patent Law, 2024–2025
Professionals in the Practice Area
View AllSeth D. Levy
Partner / Leader, Intellectual Property Practice- Los Angeles
- Office:+1 213.629.6161
- slevy@nixonpeabody.com
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Daniel J. Schwartz
Partner / Deputy Leader, Intellectual Property Practice- Chicago
- Office:+1 312.977.4432
- djschwartz@nixonpeabody.com
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Erica J. Van Loon
Partner / Team Leader, Copyright, Trademark, and Media Litigation- Los Angeles
- Office:+1 213.629.6031
- evanloon@nixonpeabody.com
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Janet M. Garetto
Partner / Co-Lead, Food, Beverage, & Agribusiness IP Team- Chicago
- Office:+1 312.425.8514
- jgaretto@nixonpeabody.com
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