David Weiss

About David Weiss

I am a patent attorney at Knobbe Martens, focusing on intellectual property law, patents (ecommerce, software, machine learning, artificial intelligence, electronics, UAVs, Internet of Things, apps, wearables, medical devices, communications, video processing, computer aided design, sensors, educational devices, ticketing, social networking, security, encryption), copyrights, trademarks, intellectual property licensing, due diligence, non-disclosure agreements, joint development agreements, and open source licensing

Experience

1. Partner

   Knobbe Martens

   Aug 1995 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   I am managing partner of the Los Angeles Office of Knobbe Martens. We provide intellectual property legal counseling, including patent, trademark, copyright, licensing, due diligence, and litigation counseling. My practice focuses on electronics, software, e-commerce, machine learning, medical devices, communications, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices, wearable technology, robotics, and computer-related technologies, as well as clean-tech. I provide guidance with respect to building and protecting strong intellectual property portfolios. I have successfully negotiated highly favorable acquisitions and licensing agreements with major international firms.I have been included in the Most Influential IP Attorneys by Los Angeles Business Journal.I have been named International Copyright Attorney of the Year in California by Corporate INTL Magazine.I received the Sector Award: Best Clean Technology Team, awarded by Acquisition International Magazine

Education

• UCLA

  B.S., Electrical engineering

  1975 — 1979

• Rutgers Law School

  Doctor of Law (JD)

  1990 — 1994

Skills

• Ip
• Open Source Licensing
• Copyright Law
• Licensing Agreements
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Patents
• Software Patents
• Electronics
• Non-Disclosure Agreements
• Intellectual Property
• Strategic Partnerships
• Due Diligence
• Management
• Technology Transfer
• Patent Prosecution
• Joint Ventures
• Video Processing
• Patent Preparation
• Business Strategy
• Patent Law
• Ticketing
• Trademarks
• Licensing
• Strategy
• E-Commerce
• Social Networking
• Start-Ups
• Medical Devices