Managing Director, Munck Wilson Mandala
David, who once was described at a national legal symposium as the “Swiss Army Knife of IP Attorneys,” is a highly respected figure in the legal field renowned for his extensive and diverse expertise. He holds the distinction of being a registered patent attorney in the U.S. and Canada, a first-chair federal litigator, and the external general counsel for a group of privately held companies. With a client-focused approach built on a wealth of experience, David is an exceptional resource among attorneys, particularly in the realm of intellectual property.
Over the years, David has successfully litigated and prosecuted various patent cases across different technological domains, ranging from medical devices to computer hardware and software. His expertise also extends to handling trademark, copyright, trade secret, and breach of contract cases, among others. Bringing to each transactional matter a perspective of being prepared to assert or defend the work product in the courtroom, David adeptly oversees negotiation and implementation of clients’ licensing programs, mergers and acquisitions, and other contract-based matters.