My Why
What powers my practice
I wanted to try something different after engineering school and stumbled into becoming a patent engineer. Watching attorneys provide the kind of legal advice I wasn’t qualified to give inspired me to take the next step and become a lawyer myself. It’s fulfilling to meet inventors in person to experience their creations firsthand—especially when a quiet idea turns into an enthusiastic explanation—and it’s always fun to explore new gadgets along the way. I prioritize active listening, ensuring I fully understand my clients’ needs before offering guidance, so that every recommendation is aligned with their goals.
Overview
Clients look to David for help in obtaining patents and in managing their intellectual property portfolios. His proven track record as a patent prosecutor, together with his academic training as a biomechanical engineer, give him the depth of technical knowledge and legal experience needed to tackle the issues facing client innovators.
David has experience with consumer products such as outdoor power equipment, furniture, office supplies, computer accessories, power tools, motorcycles, medical devices, and robotic storage and dispensing systems. He has also worked on industrial machinery and software applications.
David also advises clients ranging from start-ups to multinationals on the management of their IP portfolios, and works with both manufacturing and high-tech companies in developing their patent portfolios.
Experience
Solutions in action
David has extensive experience in:
- Drafting utility and design patent applications
- Prosecuting patent applications to allowance
- Conducting right-to-use and patentability searches
- Analyzing patents for validity
- Helping clients design around competitor patents
- Developing global patent filing strategies
- Enforcing patents, trademarks, and copyrights against competitors
- Defending clients from infringement allegations through non-infringement positions and post-grant proceedings
Credentials
- University of Wisconsin Law School, Juris Doctor (J.D.), 2012
- Marquette University, Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biomechanical Engineering, 2006, magna cum laude
- Wisconsin
- United States Patent and Trademark Office
Engagement
- Pro bono legal assistance at the Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinic
