General Counsel
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Apr 2022 - Present
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David Berdan Email & Phone Number
General Counsel at USPTO
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USPTO
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David Berdan is listed as General Counsel at USPTO at USPTO, based in Alexandria, Virginia, United States. AeroLeads shows a work email signal at uspto.gov and a matched LinkedIn profile for David Berdan.
David Berdan previously worked as General Counsel at Uspto and Performing the Functions and Duties of the Deputy Director of the USPTO at Uspto. David Berdan holds Juris Doctor from Drake University Law School.
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About David Berdan
I am an experienced leader, manager and attorney with significant patent and intellectual property (IP) expertise. I have broad experience in multi-billion dollar public and private international corporations spanning numerous technology fields. My areas of expertise encompass IP portfolio management, IP licensing (patent and trademark) and IP strategy; domestic and international litigation management, including management of complex IP issues; regulatory and compliance; IP transactions and commercial contracts; M&A, SEC reporting and auditing; corporate governance and securities; corporate, employment, and international law; employment law; and global contract management. Having led, reorganized and managed diverse legal teams, I take pride in my leadership abilities and enjoy working collaboratively with all levels of personnel to improve systems, processes and efficiency. I have consistently demonstrated sound judgment, and use a direct, honest, and diplomatic approach to communications. In addition, I served on numerous boards, providing counsel to executive management and boards of directors on domestic and global legal issues and considerations pertaining to business initiatives and strategic planning.
Listed skills include Trademarks, Trade Secrets, Licensing, Intellectual Property, and 39 others.
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David Berdan work experience
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Performing The Functions And Duties Of The Deputy Director Of The Uspto
Aug 2021 - Apr 2022
General Counsel
Nov 2020 - Aug 2021
General Counsel & Compliance Officer
Aug 2016 - Nov 2020
Vice President Legal & Deputy General Counsel
Domestic and International Commercial Legal, IP Legal and IP Licensing
Mar 2014 - Oct 2015
May 2013 - Mar 2014
Chief Counsel, Intellectual Property
KOCH Companies Public Sector, LLC: Domestic and International IP Legal and Licensing
Jan 2011 - May 2013
Invista S.A R.L.: Chief Counsel, Intellectual Property
Domestic and International IP Legal and Licensing for one of KOCH Industries largest subsidiaries.
Mar 2007 - Dec 2010
Vice President, Intellectual Property Counsel
Domestic and International IP Legal and IP Licensing
Mar 2005 - Mar 2007
The Coleman Company, Inc.: Vice President, Ip Counsel
Domestic and International IP Legal and Licensing
Feb 2003 - Mar 2005
Partner
Thomas Kayden Horstemeyer & Risley Llp And Lanier, Ford, Shaver & Payne
Opened, established and managed the satellite office of for an Atlanta based IP boutique law firm (the successor of the Hopkins & Thomas firm set out below). Immediately prior to this I developed the patent practice group for a general practice firm having a small trademark and IP litigation section.
Sep 1999 - Feb 2003
Patent Counsel
Responsible for the development and management of the international optical fiber, optical fiber network and optical fiber manufacturing portfolios of the opto-electronics division of the company.
Mar 1998 - Sep 1999
Associate And Law Clerk (Kilpatrick Stockton, Llp & Hopkins & Thomas Llp)
Associate practicing in the IP law section of the primary office of a 400 attorney general practice law firm, and earlier, an associate in an IP boutique law firm after clerking for the same firm the prior summer.
May 1994 - Mar 1998
Level Ii Engineer
Factory Mutual Engineering
Responsible for analyzing, designing and inspecting fire suppression systems for manufacturing facilities in the Southeast region of the United States.
Oct 1991 - Aug 1992
Mechanized Infantry Company Executive Officer (1St Lieutenant)
Second in command of 3 officers and 104 soldiers. Responsible for 13 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles, 1 armored personnel carrier, 4 wheeled vehicles and related equipment.
Mar 1991 - Oct 1991
Mechanized Infantry Platoon Leader (2Nd Lieutenant)
Directly responsible for supervising, training, and logistically supporting 32 men and maintaining 4 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles and related equipment during combat operations in Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Lead platoon of a Tiger Brigade battalion during the assault on Kuwait City.
Oct 1989 - Mar 1991
Military Schools Student (2Nd Lieutenant)
Graduate of the Infantry Officer Basic Course, Airborne School, Ranger School, Bradley Commander's Course and Joint Deployment Officers Course.
May 1988 - Oct 1989
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David Berdan education
Juris Doctor
Drake University Law School
Bachelor Of Science, General Engineering (Mechanical Focus)
United States Military Academy At West Point
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What company does David Berdan work for?
David Berdan works for USPTO.
What is David Berdan's role at USPTO?
David Berdan is listed as General Counsel at USPTO at USPTO.
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AeroLeads has found 1 work email signal at @uspto.gov for David Berdan at USPTO.
Where is David Berdan based?
David Berdan is based in Alexandria, Virginia, United States while working with USPTO.
What companies has David Berdan worked for?
David Berdan has worked for Uspto, Gaming Arts, Llc, Igt, Koch Industries, and Jarden Corporation.
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What schools did David Berdan attend?
David Berdan holds Juris Doctor from Drake University Law School.
What skills is David Berdan known for?
David Berdan is listed with skills including Trademarks, Trade Secrets, Licensing, Intellectual Property, Strategy, Patents, Acquisitions, and Mergers And Acquisitions.
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