Steven Schwarz is a partner in Venable’s Washington, DC office.  His practice includes all aspects of intellectual property law, with a particular emphasis on patents. Mr. Schwarz develops patent strategies and prosecutes patent applications in fields such as medical devices, semiconductors, optics, green technologies, consumer products, and the Internet.  In the medical device field, Mr. Schwarz has worked extensively with orthopedic implants.  His device experience also includes working with cardiovascular implants, medical injectors, surgical robots, advanced wound care, and imaging devices. 

Mr. Schwarz works closely with clients through all phases of the product development cycle to evaluate and obtain effective patent protection, both domestically and worldwide.  He also assists clients to avoid the patent rights of their competitors.  In addition, Mr. Schwarz is active in technology licensing and due diligence.

Mr. Schwarz also routinely participates in patent litigation.  He has represented clients in all phases of patent litigation relating to technologies such as orthopedic implants, balloon catheters, vaccines, computer memory (DRAM), and food safety practices.

As another aspect of his practice, Mr. Schwarz works closely with Venable’s nationally recognized Advertising and Marketing practice to assist individuals and companies looking to market their inventions through Direct Response Television channels.

Mr. Schwarz frequently writes and presents on changes in U.S. patent law and practice.  He is well-versed in recent U.S. Patent and Trademark Office programs, such as the Accelerated Examination program, the Prioritized Examination program, the Patent Prosecution Highway program, and the First Action Interview program.

Mr. Schwarz is certified in German as a foreign language by the Goethe Institute.