IP Lawyer with Focus on Electrical, Mechanical Engineering Joins Fulbright's Minneapolis Office
MINNEAPOLIS – (Business Wire) Erik Swenson, a former project engineer and software developer, joins Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P.'s intellectual property practice from Merchant & Gould.
"Erik is a lawyer with a wide array of intellectual property experience handling everything from litigation to transactions to patent prosecution and opinions," said Steven B. Pfeiffer, the Chair of Fulbright's Executive Committee. "He is an excellent addition to a very strong team that is committed to providing comprehensive, multi-disciplinary intellectual property services designed to help clients obtain the greatest business advantages."
"Erik's broad experience in computer science, electrical and mechanical engineering nicely complements the team we have in place and will allow Erik to further develop and expand his practice in these important technologies," said Jim Repass, the co-head of Fulbright's Intellectual Property and Technology Practice. "Erik is well-regarded by his clients and considered a solid lawyer who is sharp on the technical details. We are pleased to have him as part of our team."
Swenson focuses on complex patent prosecution, opinion, licensing, counseling work and litigation. He creates and manages comprehensive patent portfolios and develops business strategies for clients.
"The depth and strength of Fulbright's intellectual property practice combined with the global reach of the firm made it an ideal fit for my practice," Swenson said. "I'm pleased to be a part of such a talented, experienced and knowledgeable team."
"Our strong intellectual property practice has long been a cornerstone of our practice here in Minneapolis," said Ronn Kreps, the head of Fulbright's Minneapolis office. "Erik is a nice addition to our strong and experienced team as we continue to grow our intellectual property presence."