Attorney Carl R. Schwartz

 

Quarles & Brady L.L.P. – Milwaukee, WI

 

Professional Experience
Carl Schwartz practices primarily in the area of intellectual property, with particular emphasis on patent clearance, chemical, biological, mechanical and design patent prosecution, trademark clearance and prosecution, and advertising law. He also has extensive experience in associated matters such as the handling of a wide range of intellectual property rights in mergers and acquisitions, the licensing of intellectual property rights, and copyright matters. Mr. Schwartz's recent experience includes:

 

Prosecution through allowance of the human embryonic stem cell patent of the University of Wisconsin. This technology, and the associated stem cell patent portfolio, led to President Bush revising the federal policy regarding government funding for embryonic stem cell work.

 

Representation of the author of the Harry Potter book series in U.S. trademark prosecution matters. The acquisition and protection of intellectual property rights was an important factor in the commercialization of the Harry Potter literary series in the form of movies and merchandise.

 

Negotiation and drafting of a multiyear sponsorship agreement pursuant to which naming rights to Milwaukee's baseball stadium (and associated rights) were granted to a commercial sponsor. This agreement was central to the financing of the construction of the new stadium.

 

Education & Honors

Harvard Law School (J.D., cum laude, 1978)
Washington University (B.S., highest honors, 1975)
Degree: Chemical Engineering. Phi Beta Kappa.

 

Bar Admissions
Wisconsin, 1978

Court Admissions
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit, 1979

 

Professional Recognition
Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® (1991-present: Biotechnology Law, Intellectual Property Law).

Martindale-Hubbell AV® Peer Review Rated.

 

Professional & Civic Activities
Member and Past President: Wisconsin Intellectual Property Law Association; Member: Milwaukee Bar Association; American Bar Association; State Bar of Wisconsin (Member, Intellectual Property Section; Past Section President); American Intellectual Property Law Association.

Lecture at seminars hosted by the University of Wisconsin, State Bar of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Intellectual Property Law Association and Lakeshore Technical College.

Technical background includes experience in organic chemistry and chemical engineering, with industry experience in food and feed testing.

Selected Presentations/Publications

Publications: “Wisconsin State Trademark Law” State Trademark and Unfair Competition Law, 2003; “Annual Survey of Wisconsin Law – Intellectual Property,” State Bar of Wisconsin Intellectual Property Law Section, 2003.

 

Attorney Robert L. Titley

 

Quarles & Brady L.L.P. – Milwaukee, WI

 

Bob is experienced in all areas of trademark law, including searches and advice regarding selection and clearance of trademarks, trademark registration prosecution, trademark oppositions and cancellations before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, enforcing trademark rights in court, defending trademark infringement claims, and trademark licensing; and international trademark registrations, oppositions, litigation, and licensing. Argued: Kohler Co. v. Moen Incorporated, 12 F.3d 632, 29 USPQ2d 1241 (7th Cir. 1993); The Forum Corp. of North America v. The Forum Ltd., 903 F2d 434, 14 USPQ2d 1950 (7th Cir. 1990).

 

Education & Honors

Duke University (J.D., 1973)
Member Editorial Board, Duke Law Journal. Order of the Coif.
University of Michigan (A.B., 1970)

 

Bar Admissions
Michigan, 1974
Wisconsin, 1973

 

Court Admissions
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin, 1974
U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin, 1974
U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit, 1974

Professional Recognition
Martindale-Hubbell AV® Peer Review Rated.

 

Professional & Civic Activities

Member: State Bar of Wisconsin; State Bar of Michigan; International Trademark Association; Wisconsin Intellectual Property Law Association.

Wisconsin Montessori Society, Inc.; Director, 1983-1992; President, 1987-1989; Treasurer, 1983-1987; Capital Campaign Co-chair, late 1990’s.

St. John the Evangelist Cathedral Parish; Development Committee, 2009-present; Faith in Our Future Capital Campaign, Advance Commitment Committee Co-chair, 2008.

Selected Presentations/Publications

“Great Idea! Now What?” (co-author), presentation for Law Review CLE seminar, April 12, 2011.

“Ethics for IP Lawyers: How the Ethics Rules Affect both Lawyers and Clients,” presentation at Quarles & Brady’s 2008 Ethics Seminar, November 7, 2008.

“Ethics for IP (Trademark) Lawyers,” presentation for Milwaukee Bar Association, December 6, 2007.

“Basic Federal Trademark Law” (co-author), February 9, 2001 presentation for CLE seminar.
“Trademarks, Service Marks, and Trade Names for Litigators,” June 26, 2000.

“Developing Your Hidden Assets: Goodwill and Company Identity: Trademarks, Service Marks, and Trade Names,” October 14, 1999 presentation.

“Trademark Protection,” September 16, 1994 presentation.

“Trademark Selection and Clearance,” May 25, 1993 presentation.