Recognized IP Pro
David is honored as an IP Star by Managing Intellectual Property Magazine and listed among the professionals recognized for excellence in the annually published IAM Patent 1000.
High Tech Background
David counsels clients on a variety of high-tech devices and platforms in aerospace and defense, telecommunications, semiconductors, computing, cybersecurity, fintech, and more.
Seasoned Professional
With more than 23 years of IP law experience, David has been with MWM since 2003, making him one of the firm’s longest-tenured IP partners.
David is a partner in the technology/intellectual property group. He is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and has more than 23 years of experience counseling companies in the identification and protection of their intellectual property assets.
David’s experience in the preparation and prosecution of patents in high technology includes semiconductor devices and device fabrication, hardware and software development for computer and other data processing systems, process control systems, military and defense systems, and landline and wireless telecommunications systems.
Before joining Munck Wilson Mandala, David was an associate at a multinational, general practice law firm in Dallas. Prior to his legal career, he worked as a test programmer for a telecommunications company.
David’s extensive experience includes patent preparation, prosecution, appeals, enforcement, and defense; long-range strategies for domestic and international patent procurement and portfolio management; licensing; patentability, infringement, and validity; and third-party reexamination proceedings and IPRs.
State Bar of Texas
Dallas Bar Association
IP Star, Managing Intellectual Property Magazine, Patent Star
2019-2022
Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2015 – 2021
IAM Patent 1000 Recommended Professionals
2020-2021
Texas Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters
2004 – 2014
Texas, 1999
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Copyrights
IP Audits & Legal Opinions
IP Due Diligence
IP Portfolio Management & Consulting
Consumer Products
Cybersecurity & Cloud Computing
Patents & Innovations
Trade Secrets
Trademark & Advertising
