David Rood Email & Phone Number

Detroit, Mi, Us

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

New York, Ny, Us

Member of the Regional Board for the Michigan region and graduate of the Glass/Sills Leadership Institute.

Gerlingen-Schillerhöhe, Baden-Wuerttemberg, De

Lead commercial counsel for EV and mobility engagements and North American R&D operations, as well as counsel for Bosch Sensortec. Globally coordinates strategy with online marketplaces and regionally facilitates data ownership and licensing. Serves as corporate secretary for aviation business. Extensive experience negotiating domestic and cross-border supply, development, SaaS and university research and licensing agreements. Applying background in patent prosecution to efficiently advance IP topics in negotiations.

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Intellectual property practice with a focus on patent prosecution, clearance, and freedom-to-operate analysis for mechanical and electromechanical technologies as well as extensive experience preparing and prosecuting design patents and counseling on design patent strategy. Examples of technologies protected include plumbing fixtures, electric and hybrid vehicle powertrains, automotive electrical components, HVAC systems, and high-strength alloy structures, fuel cells, augmented reality, marine systems, and medical devices. I was also a regular contributor to the firm's automotive blog, covering electrification, emerging business models, manufacturing trends, and IP.

Ann Arbor, Michigan, Us

Advised student startups on corporate formation and intellectual property issues. Drafted a privacy policy and terms of use for a web-based application. Structured a medical device startup business and developed an initial intellectual property strategy.

Troy, Michigan, Us

Drafted a patent application covering mechanical art. Performed freedom-to-operate and patentability searches at the USPTO. Responded to foreign and domestic office actions.

Drafted a proposed order for a bankruptcy and home foreclosure case. Briefed for oral arguments and prepared a proposed order for a case regarding the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Observed proceedings in the Federal District Court.

Performed stability analysis for vessels under current construction. Developed preliminary design and 3D model for an anticipated request for proposal. Verified adherence to U.S. and Brazilian classification society regulations.

Conducted proof-of-concept tow tank experiments at the U.S. Naval Academy on an inflatable pontoon hull. Designed and constructed a testing apparatus. Tested small-waterjet performance in an open-water environment.

Mayfield Village, Oh, Us

Briefed case law for electronic discovery. Reviewed form contract terms and conditions in relation to Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code. Optimized outside counsel billing.

Ulsan, Kr

Observed South Korea’s lean commercial ship manufacturing methods. Explored Hyundai Heavy Industries’ research operations and facilities. Learned about engine forging, casting, and testing procedures.

Doctor Of Law (Jd)

Bachelor Of Science In Engineering (Bse), Naval Architecture And Marine Engineering