Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner is pleased to be among the top 30 U.S. law firms in its size category in Law360’s 2020 Diversity Snapshot, as reported on August 30, 2020. The Diversity Snapshot examined how firms of comparable size stack up in terms of what percent of a firm’s attorneys are of color, and what […]
Ideal for those with a sense of humor who want to enjoy a good laugh while addressing a serious subject, come join Kristin Haugen for a fun and engaging hour geared towards eliminating bias in the legal profession. Bias manifests in many ways seen and unseen, influencing the decisions of GOOD people. It is easier […]
To help you navigate these challenging times, we have assembled a list of many international patent offices. On this list, you will find links to world patent office contact information and websites. You will also find links to COVID-19 updates (if available) for many countries. In addition to links for individual countries, we have also […]
Foundation IP, or FIP, is the earliest web-based Intellectual Property Information Management System available on the market today. Developed beginning in 1999 and commercially released in 2001, the FIP system organizes and shares IP data on the Internet. While it allows for efficient storage and distributed use of IP information, it is very limited in […]
In a previous article, we discussed how SLW has innovated over decades to become one of the leaders in intellectual property and patent prosecution. We have harnessed technology and automation to allow the firm to provide the highest value for our clients. Now, SLW continues its discussion about ways to maximize value and focus on […]
Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner is pleased to have been recognized as being among the top 25 law firms within its size category in the U.S. for minority attorneys, as reported by Law360 on July 7, 2019. “Both minority and gender diversity and inclusion are the focus of concerted efforts at Schwegman,” said Theresa Stadheim, Schwegman […]
We are proud to announce that attorneys Russ Slifer, Timothy Bianchi, and Andre Marais have been included in the 2019 IAM Strategy 300 list. The IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists identifies the individuals who are leading the way in the development and implementation of strategies that maximize the value of IP portfolios. […]
Today, we are all hearing about artificial intelligence’s impact on automating tasks with things like chatbots for customer service to more complex applications, such as autonomous driving or winning at the ancient Chinese game “Go”. While it is fascinating looking at the art of the possible with A.I., it is instructive to go back in […]
Schwegman is proud to support the University of Minnesota and sponsor the 2018 Design of Medical Devices Conference in Beijing, China (December 10-12). The conference aims to strengthen the cooperation between the academic world and industry, facilitate medical device-related policies, and research/education at the University of Minnesota and around the world. With the theme of […]
Schwegman is a proud sponsor of the 2018 Annual Human Rights Campaign Twin Cities Dinner. The event will be held on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. The Human Rights Campaign helps pass legislation that promotes equality in the workplace and represents a force of more than 3 million members and supporters nationwide. […]