David Aldrich
Forge IP, PLLC
Dave has extensive experience in all areas of patent, trademark, and copyright law, including prosecution, litigation, opinions, licensing, and counseling. His practice has canvassed a wide array of technological areas, such as optics, analytical instruments, and mechanical devices, including an emphasis on the medical field.
Dave has prosecuted hundreds of patent applications in many different technologies and has successfully argued multiple appeals before the Patent Trial & Appeal Board (PTAB). He also has significant experience with all types of disputed matters, including Inter Partes Reviews at the PTAB. Dave has obtained successful results for both plaintiffs and defendants in numerous litigations, ranging from summary judgment to appellate victories, as well as the negotiation of favorable settlements. He also has significant experience with pharmaceutical patents, including the preparation of Paragraph IV notice letters and the litigation of Hatch-Waxman ANDA cases.
- Patents
- Patent Appeals, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution
- Trademarks
- Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration
- Intellectual Property
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- Connecticut
- State of Connecticut Judicial Branch
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- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
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- Federal Circuit
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- U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
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- U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut
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- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
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- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Founder, Partner
- Forge IP, PLLC
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- St. Onge Steward Johnston & Reens LLC
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- Seton Hall University School of Law
- J.D. (2001) | Law, Intellectual Property
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- Rutgers University - New Brunswick/Piscataway
- B.A. (1998) | Physics; Philosophy
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- State Bar of Connecticut
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- LawPact
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- Activities: LawPact is a close-knit, international association of independent business law firms serving clients in all business law capacities, including litigation and transactional work, across a variety of industries. As a result, we are able to ensure that clients are provided with access to seamless legal advice for their business across most jurisdictions in the world.
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- Forge IP
- Q. How can I acquire the abandoned trademark 'Health Couture' for a magazine in Idaho?
- A: Since the application has been abandoned, you can just file your own trademark application.
- Q. How can I protect my innovative grocery shopping idea during interviews?
- A: Though there are several ways to try to protect your rights, a relatively inexpensive, secure method is to detail your invention in a written document and then file this as a provisional patent application with the USPTO.
- Q. How to address a copycat game title and design on Google Play Store?
- A: Since you have already been using the name in the marketplace, your best first step is typically to file a federal trademark application. Normally, if you were using the mark in commerce prior to the other party, you would send the other party a cease and desist, informing them they are infringing your rights, and asking them to take it down. If they don't, you can file a complaint with Google Play for the IP infringement. However, before you do either of these things, you should file a federal trademark application. There may be items you want to file a copyright application for as well, depending on the details. You should consult a qualified IP attorney who can best advise you how ... Read More
