Background
Swain,, Philip C. was born on December 10, 1957 in Akron, Ohio, United States. Son of Philip C. Senior and Shirley I. (Tessier) Swain.
Swain,, Philip C. was born on December 10, 1957 in Akron, Ohio, United States. Son of Philip C. Senior and Shirley I. (Tessier) Swain.
Bachelor, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Tufts University, 1981. Juris Doctor, Northwestern University, 1984.
Acting assistant dean School of Law Northwestern University, Chicago, 1984. Law clerk United States Court Appeals (federal circuit), Washington, 1985-1986. From associate to partner Kirkland & Ellis, Chicago and Los Angeles, 1986-1997.
Partner Foley Hoag LLP, Boston, since 1997. Adjunct professor Suffolk University School Law, since 1998.
Member Federal Circuit Bar Association (president 2000-2001), International Association for Protection of Intellectual Property (vice president since 2004), Federal Circuit History Society (president since 2002).
Married Roseanne K. Vita, May 5, 1990. Children: Kimberly A., Jennifer R.