Overview

Andy Schwentker has represented some of the world’s most prominent innovators in litigation spanning a wide range of technologies, including smartphones, TVs, laptops, wireless communications, optics, battery technology, software, and automotive technologies.

Clients rely on Andy for his steady, cool-under-fire approach to their most mission-critical litigation matters. He regularly handles cases for global companies with millions of dollars and vital intellectual property at stake in U.S. district courts, the Federal Circuit, the International Trade Commission, and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, including matters involving standard essential patents.


Andy also has experience handling disputes at the intersection of contract law and intellectual property. In one significant matter, he represented a Fortune 500 consumer electronics company in breach-of-contract litigation surrounding a patent license agreement. The dispute resulted in a $17.2 million victory for Andy’s client.  

An active member of the legal community, Andy has served on the board of the Giles S. Rich American Inn of Court for many years, and he is currently the Inn’s president.

When he isn’t practicing law, Andy enjoys spending his time with his wife and daughter and cheering on his alma mater, the Duke Blue Devils.  

Professional associations

  • Giles S. Rich American Inn of Court, President

Pro bono activities

Represented a woman in a rare jury trial over eviction and rent abatement in Washington, D.C., Superior Court. The matter, which stemmed from unsafe housing conditions, was resolved when the jury ruled in the client’s favor, an outcome that protected her and her child from eviction and provided “life-changing” financial relief and stability.