Background
David is a European and Chartered UK patent attorney, and an experienced design attorney. David joined the Intellectual Property profession in 2004 and worked for Intellectual Property companies in London and Bristol before joining Dehns in 2020. David is a lead Partner in our Bristol office.
David studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath.
Type of clients and client work
David is experienced at handling a broad range of aspects of patent practice, including patent drafting and prosecution, as well as contentious matters, freedom to operate and infringement and validity opinions. He provides strategic IP advice to SMEs and corporate clients, and assists them in maximising the value of their IP and advising them on the most suitable intellectual property portfolio for their business. David has extensive experience working with in-house IP departments, providing a close collaboration between key stakeholders and the Dehns team, and endeavouring to always provide pragmatic advice and reliable support. He also works closely with start up and scale up entities.
As an experienced Design attorney, David regularly deals with registered and unregistered design portfolios, as well as other IP matters.
Expertise
Specialising in the mechanical and electromechanical engineering fields, David is well versed in a wide variety of different technologies. In particular, he has a high level of experience with aeronautical and automotive technologies, fast moving consumer goods, medical devices, consumer appliances, and manufacturing machinery.
Qualifications and Memberships
- Authorised Representative before the Unified Patent Court (UPC) 2024
- UK Chartered Patent Attorney, 2010
- European Patent Attorney, 2008
- Certificate in IP Law, University of London, 2005
- Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA)
- Member of the European Patent Institute
Higher Education
MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering, University of Bath, 2003
Other
David was named as a “Key Lawyer” of the firm in a number of editions of The Legal 500 directory.
Departments
mechanical engineering, designs