David D. Kalish

David D. Kalish brings to Coats + Bennett extensive experience in various aspects of patent preparation and prosecution, as well as management of patent related matters. He offers his clients expertise in patent preparation and prosecution primarily in mechanical, electromechanical and computer related arts, in addition to non-infringement, invalidity, and freedom to practice opinions.

Prior to obtaining his law degree, Mr. Kalish worked as an engineer with Travelers Insurance and Champion Products, Inc. While at Travelers, he performed engineering analysis of construction parameters, machinery specifications, product liability evaluations, and conducted air quality testing. At Champion Products, he evaluated process flow and designed improved work flow systems.

PUBLISHED WORKS

Best Practices: Designers and Patent Attorneys Unite
Past Editor, IP Links, Intellectual Property Law Section

BAR ADMISSIONS

North Carolina, 1997
U.S. District Court Eastern District of North Carolina, 1997
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
U.S. District Court Middle District of North Carolina
U.S. Court of Appeals Federal Circuit

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

North Carolina Bar Association, IP Sections, Counsel Member
Raleigh Jaycees, Legal Counsel
Wake County Bar Association, Member
North Carolina Bar Association, Member

PRO BONO ACTIVITIES

Judge, The Lulu Egames, North Carolina State University, Entrepreneurship Initiative
Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce – Leadership Raleigh Program alumni

CLASSES/SEMINARS

Domain Names: Cybersquatting and Uniform Dispute Resolution Policy, Seattle, WA
Key Concepts of the Patent Process When Working With Entrepreneurs and Innovators, IP in the Age of Innovation, University of North Carolina School of Law
Guest Lecturer, Concepts of Intellectual Property Law, North Carolina State
University, Entrepreneurship Initiative

EDUCATION

Franklin Pierce Law Center, Concord, New Hampshire

LL.M.

Franklin Pierce Law Center, Concord, New Hampshire

J.D. – 1997

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

B.S. – 1990
Major: Industrial Engineering
Minor: Economics

HONORS

North Carolina Business “Legal Elite” for Intellectual Property

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