John Swinson is a partner in the Brisbane office of Mallesons Stephen Jaques, where he specialises in intellectual property and technology law. John has acted for many high profile technology corporations, internet companies, investors and financial institutions. He has considerable experience in the domestic and international aspects of licensing, copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret, electronic commerce and privacy laws.

John represents clients in a wide range of business fields, including banks, publishers, software companies, governments and venture capitalists. He advises clients on legal matters involving technology, including obtaining protection for new products and services, commercialising technology, enforcing rights, licensing and litigation.

His patent litigation experience has primarily involved computer, electrical and mechanical areas, with particular emphasis on computer networking, computer security, internet applications and financial and trading systems. He also litigates matters concerning copyrights, trade secrets, software piracy, domain names and failed computer implementations.

John's expertise also includes tendering, outsourcing negotiations, licensing, government contracting and technology procurement. He is admitted to practice in both Australia and New York State.