Jerre Swann joined the firm in 1967 and became a partner in 1972. He has served as counsel for numerous national corporations in trademark, copyright, false advertising and trade dress actions in judicial districts throughout the United States and has acted as a consultant with respect to survey and expert witness issues in cases involving cutting-edge issues.

Mr. Swann was named the 2009 INTA President's Awards winner in recognition of his lifetime commitment and contributions to the field of intellectual property law. He has received the Ladas Memorial Award and the INTA Volunteer Service Award for the Advancement of Trademark Law. He was recognized in WHO'S WHO LEGAL - The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers for Trademarks. He was also recognized in The Legal 500 US for Litigation. Mr. Swann was recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for Intellectual Property Law and Advertising Law in 2011 and each of the 10 years preceding. He was named by Legal Media to its 2008 Guide to the World's Leading Trademark Law Practitioners. He was recognized as a 2009 and 2010 Georgia "Super Lawyer" in Intellectual Property Litigation by SuperLawyers magazine. Mr. Swann was also listed in the 2009 and 2010 editions of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business for Intellectual Property law and is AV® rated by Martindale-Hubbell.*

*CV, BV, and AV are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedure's standards and policies.

Professional & Community Activities

International Trademark Association (INTA), Special Committee on FTDA, Former Director

The Trademark Reporter, Former Editor-in-Chief

Education

  • Harvard University, J.D. (1965)
  • Williams College, B.A. (1961)

Bar Admissions

  • Georgia (1968)
  • New York (1966)

Clerkships

  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York — Honorable Dudley B. Bonsal

Who We Are

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Jerre B. Swann

Experience Highlights

Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University et al. v. Smack Apparel Co.
Represented four major universities and The Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC) in a trade dress infringement case.  In an attempt to avoid the more
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. v. Payless Shoesource, Inc.
The firm served as lead counsel asserting American Eagle Outfitters’ trademarks and obtained a preliminary injunction relative to advertising and more
University of Alabama Board of Trustees v. New Life Art Inc.
Represent the University of Alabama in a case pending in the Northern District of Alabama in a suit  involving the defendant's use of the more
Trademark litigation and portfolio management for a non-profit housing organization
Represent a non-profit housing organization's domestic and international trademark portfolio, including domestic and international oppositions and more