David Kim is a patent attorney in the firm’s Intellectual Property practice group. Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, his main focus is on the preparation and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patent applications in a broad range of technical disciplines including computer-based inventions, communication systems, business methods, medical devices, and mechanical devices.
Working closely with inventors, in-house counsel, and patent examiners, David counsels through the various phases of product design and development to ensure suitable patent protection and strategic consistency. He advises clients on patentability, freedom-to-operate, and patent infringement issues.
In addition to handling patents, David guides in the licensing of trademarks and copyrights, intellectual property portfolio management, and due diligence.