David Kim Email & Phone Number

St. Louis, Mo, Us

Greater St. Louis Area

I help my clients identify, secure and protect their IP rights. I obtain patents for my clients in a broad range of computer-, electrical-, and mechanical-related technologies, and manage patent portfolios in a broad range of industries, including high-tech, fintech, healthcare, energy, aerospace, automotive, telecom, retail and manufacturing.I facilitate invention harvesting exercises with engineering, business and legal teams to identify whitespace for forward-looking innovations, and… Show more I help my clients identify, secure and protect their IP rights. I obtain patents for my clients in a broad range of computer-, electrical-, and mechanical-related technologies, and manage patent portfolios in a broad range of industries, including high-tech, fintech, healthcare, energy, aerospace, automotive, telecom, retail and manufacturing.I facilitate invention harvesting exercises with engineering, business and legal teams to identify whitespace for forward-looking innovations, and strategically direct prosecution to cover competitor products, develop licensing opportunities and strengthen enforceability. I analyze invention disclosures, prototypes and commercially-available products to render attorney assessments and opinions on patentability, trademark selection, freedom-to-operate, infringement and patent validity. I also negotiate IP and technology-related agreements, provide technical assistance and perform due diligence to support a variety of legal and business activities. Show less

Greater St. Louis Area

I was recruited to help build a patent group at one of the largest minority- and woman-owned law firms in the country. Despite our accomplishments, law firm management decided to dissolve the law firm (for unrelated reasons). Our group banded together to establish a successful intellectual property boutique serving high-tech companies in Seattle, Silicon Valley, and NYC, among others.

Greater St. Louis Area

I prepared and prosecuted U.S. and foreign patent applications in a broad range of technical disciplines, including computer-based inventions, communication systems, aerospace components, automotive components, consumer products, green technology and medical devices.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

I evaluated business methods / e-commerce-related patent applications for compliance with federal patent laws, rules, and regulations, and determined whether to allow the patent applications to issue as U.S. patents.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

I provided technical assistance and training on legislative, policy and intellectual property enforcement issues including piracy and counterfeiting.

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B.S., Industrial And Manufacturing Systems Engineering