Jack J. Schwartz

Patent Lawyer

Jack Schwartz is a distinguished Patent Lawyer and IP strategist with over 30 years of experience dedicated to the protection and advocacy of technical and creative assets. With a foundational background in Electrical Engineering, Jack possesses the rare ability to bridge the gap between complex technical innovation and the intricacies of patent law. 

Experience

Jack’s career reflects a deep immersion in the world of Intellectual Property, beginning in Washington, D.C., and expanding into the New York legal market. He entered the field as a Patent Agent at Fleit, Jacobson, Cohn, Price, Holman and Stern while completing his legal education, where he managed all phases of Patent Prosecution and

international coordination. Following his admission to the bar, he served as an associate attorney at the New York firms of Helfgott & Karas, P.C. and later Cohen, Pontani, Lieberman & Pavane. In 1995, Jack transitioned into private practice by establishing the Law Office of Jack J. Schwartz. Over the next three decades, he scaled the firm into Jack Schwartz & Associates, PLLC, leading a team of associate attorneys and patent agents while providing expert IP counsel to both direct clients and fellow legal professionals.

Track Record

Throughout his three-decade tenure, Jack has built a formidable reputation for securing and enforcing Intellectual Property rights across the globe. His technical pedigree, rooted in a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from The George Washington University and a J.D. from American University Washington College of Law has enabled him to successfully navigate a variety of highly technical disciplines. His professional history is defined by his versatility in handling the full lifecycle of IP law, including the drafting of patent, trademark, and copyright applications, responding to complex USPTO Office Actions, and providing critical validity and infringement opinions. By successfully founding and growing his own firm, Jack has demonstrated a consistent ability to deliver results in licensing and enforcement, ensuring that his clients' intellectual assets remain secure and profitable in an increasingly competitive international environment.

Presentations & Media Appearances

  • The New York Small Business Development Center 

Obtaining Patents and Trademarks + Basics of Copyrights and Trade Secrets

Circa: October 2025   |   Hudson Valley, New York

Credentials

Bar Admissions

  • New York State

  • US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

  • US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

  • U.S. District Court | Southern District of New York

  • U.S. District Court | Eastern District of New York

Education 

  • American University, Washington College of Law | Juris Doctor (J.D.) | Law 

  • George Washington University School of Engineering and Applied Science | Bachelor of Science (B.S.) | Electrical Engineering

Certifications & Licenses

  • United States Patent and Trademark Office (Reg. No. 34,721)