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Education
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Washington University in St. Louis,
J.D., 1997
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University of South Carolina,
M.S., Molecular Cellular & Developmental Biology, 1994
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Presbyterian College,
B.S., Biology/Minor Business, 1989
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Admissions
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Illinois
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Missouri
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Illinois USDC, Central District
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Illinois USDC, Northern District
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Illinois USDC, Southern District
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Missouri USDC, Eastern District
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US Ct Appeals, Federal Circuit
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US Ct of Federal Claims
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US Patent and Trademark Office
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US Supreme Ct
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Affiliations
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American Bar Association
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Illinois State Bar Association
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Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Chicago
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Missouri Bar Association
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The American Intellectual Property Law Association
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The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
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Recognitions
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Listed in Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers, (by Thomson Reuters) 2018-2019
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Listed in The Best Lawyers in America, (by BL Rankings) 2016-2024
Copyright Law
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Litigation - Patent
Patent Law
Trademark Law
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Listed in "Chambers USA" for Intellectual Property in Missouri, 2020-2023 (by Chambers & Partners)
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Employment
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Thompson Coburn LLP
Partner, 2006-present
Associate, 2001-2005
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Howell & Haferkamp, L.C.
Associate
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David strategically advises clients in a variety of intellectual property disputes including patent prosecution, IP litigation, brand protection, counterfeiting, Post-Grant Proceedings, trademark, non-infringement and freedom to operate opinions.
David has a reputation for building strong relationships with clients through his desire to understand their goals and business needs. Clients respect David's communication style and his ability to carefully listen and tailor his counsel and litigation methods to their needs.
A litigator of more than 20 years, David holds a Master's Degree in Molecular Cellular & Developmental Biology, enabling him to "talk shop" with clients in a variety of industries, including the bio and agricultural spaces.
David played an instrumental role in a U.S. Supreme Court patent rights case, Bowman v. Monsanto, that had major implications across a broad range of industries. He prosecutes and defends patent, trademark, trade dress, trade secret and copyright infringement actions in Federal trial and appellate courts, and in opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board of the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Nite Glow Industries Inc. et al v. Central Garden & Pet Company et al
June 2018, a New Jersey jury found a major product manufacturer liable for patent infringement, breach of contract, and misappropriation of idea, and awarded over $11 million in damages to Thompson Coburn's clients, plaintiffs Marni Markell and her company Nite Glow Industries. The jury also found the infringement to be willful. Read More
Bowman v. Monsanto Co. et al
May 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously sided with Monsanto in a case centering on a farmer's ability to save and replant Monsanto-developed genetically modified seeds. The decision could have far-reaching effects for other companies that produce self-replicating technologies such as vaccines and cell lines. Read More
Blogs
Substantial changes to trademark and copyright law tucked away in recent stimulus package
Amazon and U.S. IPR Center announce “Operation Fulfilled Action”
Thompson Coburn Publications
In new litigation, Amazon takes a stronger stance on counterfeit products
News
Thompson Coburn Attorneys Named to Missouri Top 100 Power List
Chambers USA Recognizes Thompson Coburn Practices for Excellence in 2023 Guide
Thompson Coburn attorneys recognized in 2022 Chambers USA
Thompson Coburn attorneys recognized in 2021 Chambers USA
Thompson Coburn client Charles Rice wins 2020 Nobel Prize for Hepatitis C Virus discoveries
Thompson Coburn attorneys recognized in 2020 Chambers USA
New Jersey jury awards $11 million to Thompson Coburn client in pet invention dispute
Thompson Coburn again named best copyright firm in the nation
More than 50 attorneys named to 2012 Missouri Bar Pro Bono Hall of Fame