Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner is #25 in its size category in Law360 Pulse’s 2023 Diversity Snapshot, as reported on July 25, 2023. Law360 Pulse is published by Portfolio Media, Inc. In its size category, the Schwegman firm was one of the few intellectual property firms in the top 30, and the only firm in the top 30 […]
“All attorneys need to be able to speak about the cases they are working on, and they need to be able to advocate for their clients,” Schwegman patent attorney Lea Westman explains. “It may be in a conference room instead of a courtroom, but they’re going to need to think on their feet and have […]
As the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community faces a frightening wave of anti-Asian attacks and discrimination, we extend our support and lock arms with our AAPI family and with AAPI individuals across the United States. We stand in solidarity with the AAPI community as they mourn the loss of family members and friends to […]
As a firm founded in Minneapolis with colleagues spread throughout the country, we believe that injustice anywhere affects everyone’s humanity, and even more so when borne unequally and overlooked by others. Our shock and grief extends to Mr. Floyd’s family and to all those affected by injustices in our communities. While our firm’s efforts at […]
Zoom has helped meetings and family events continue during the COVID-19 crisis, and this month, it was also the location for the AIPLA Giles Sutherland Rich Moot Court Competition 2020. Schwegman patent attorney Lea Westman coaches the University of St. Thomas School of Law AIPLA Moot Court Team. For the third year in a row, […]
Process changes can help an organization use funds more wisely. Schwegman Analytics Chair Mark Stignani and Schwegman of counsel attorney Benjamin Brown will each be speakers in upcoming IPWatchdog webinars. They will discuss two ways that IP teams can make smart use of resources: analytics and budgeting. Mark will speak in the November 12 webinar, […]
If you want to learn about the newest developments in medical technology, the MD&M Minneapolis conference is a great place to be. This year’s attendees also had the option to learn about IP strategies. Schwegman attorney Lea Westman and Schwegman principal Douglas Portnow spoke at the conference’s Tech Theater on October 23. Their presentation gave […]
On October 17, Schwegman employees enjoyed one of the hallmarks of our firm culture: the annual Employee Recognition Party. As always, the party activity was kept secret until the event took place. After a catered lunch at the Minneapolis Convention Center, the activity was revealed: It was an escape room-themed SmartHunt. Schwegman provides employee events […]
We celebrated principal and founding partner Warren Woessner and Iris Freeman as they were honored at the Fund for Legal Aid 38th Annual Law Day Testimonial Dinner on May 14th, 2019. Warren and Iris are longtime supporters of Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid, which helps Minnesota citizens gain access to their basic rights for safety, shelter, food, […]
Schwegman is pleased to announce the hiring of Nathan Witzany. Nathan is an experienced patent lawyer who works with clients to develop clear strategies for protecting their proprietary innovations and managing their patent portfolios in a manner consistent with their business plans. Nathan’s expertise spans a broad spectrum of service, including patent procurement (domestic and […]