Kelly Gatson Swartz

Kelly Gatson Swartz is an Equity Partner and Chief Financial Officer at Widerman Malek, PL, where she focuses on intellectual property law and tax law. Based in Florida, she is board-certified in intellectual property law and brings a distinctive dual expertise to her practice.

Ms. Swartz's patent litigation practice primarily involves counseling inventors and businesses on protecting and monetizing their intellectual property assets. Her technical experience spans mechanical, electrical, and software-based inventions, for which she drafts patent claims and develops licensing strategies. While her firm profile indicates a general practice in enforcing and managing IP portfolios, the available tracked case data shows one appearance on the defendant side, serving as lead counsel. This suggests a role in defending clients against patent infringement claims or protecting their established IP.

Beyond litigation, Ms. Swartz provides comprehensive intellectual property services, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, often acting as outside general counsel for small to medium-sized businesses. She is also an inventor herself, listed on U.S. Patent 6,896,339 for "Methods and system for controlling latching exhaust valves," demonstrating a direct understanding of the innovation process. Information regarding her involvement in PTAB or IPR proceedings is not readily available.

Ms. Swartz earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Florida in 1999 and her Juris Doctor from Barry University School of Law in 2008. She is a member of The Florida Bar and is Florida Bar board-certified in intellectual property.