Swanson & McNamara

Swanson & McNamara LLP is a highly regarded litigation boutique firm based in San Francisco, California, with a single office. Recognized by Chambers, the firm is known for its strong trial and appellate capabilities, particularly in high-stakes criminal, civil, and regulatory defense, and internal investigations. The firm operates with a compact team of six fee-earners, indicating its focus as a specialized litigation boutique rather than a large full-service firm.

The firm's intellectual property litigation practice is an integral part of its broader complex civil litigation offerings, which Chambers notes include "IP matters" and "general commercial disputes." This practice area covers technology-related disputes, with partner Ed Swanson notably handling cases involving trade secret theft and economic espionage. The firm's work in this area is exemplified by its representation of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. as a defendant in the case Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al. v. VB Assets, LLC. Associate Hannah E. Pollack's experience includes defending clients in computer fraud and abuse cases and matters involving internet crimes, further highlighting the firm's engagement in technology-focused IP disputes.

Swanson & McNamara primarily operates on the defense side in patent litigation, aligning with its general firm strategy of defending corporations and individuals in complex legal matters. The firm's tracked appearance shows it has exclusively acted as counsel for defendants in patent disputes. While the firm has represented clients in notable civil cases, specific public outcomes such as verdicts or Federal Circuit appeals for its patent litigation matters, beyond the firm's general success in resolving challenging litigation, are not widely publicized.

There is no public information to indicate that Swanson & McNamara maintains a significant practice before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) for Inter Partes Reviews (IPRs) or Post-Grant Reviews (PGRs).

Key attorneys involved in IP-related litigation at the firm include partner Ed Swanson, who has a focus on trade secret theft and economic espionage, and associate Hannah E. Pollack, whose experience includes computer fraud and abuse cases and complex commercial litigation with a technology component.