David Aldrich

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

Since 2004

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Since 2002

Federal Circuit

Since 2003

U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado

Since 2009

U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut

Since 2005

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York

Since 2008

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

Since 2008

Founder, Partner

Forge IP, PLLC

2017 - Current

Member

St. Onge Steward Johnston & Reens LLC

2001 - 2017

Seton Hall University School of Law

J.D. (2001) | Law, Intellectual Property

1998 - 2001

Rutgers University - New Brunswick/Piscataway

B.A. (1998) | Physics; Philosophy

1991 - 1998

State Bar of Connecticut

Member

Current

LawPact

Member

2018 - Current

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.

Q. Should I register my business name before trademark

November 3, 2023

A: Generally, it is a good idea to form the business before filing for any trademarks. When you apply for a trademark, the "owner" you identify should be the entity that is actually using the mark in commerce (or else you put your registration in jeopardy). This is typically the company, not an individual.

Q. Can I use the phrases..... Let there be light, or Here's your sign...... as a slogan for my company?

November 3, 2023

A: There are several existing trademarks for each of these. It's possible you could use it, depending on what category of goods/services your company deals in. You should consult a qualified trademark attorney, who can help you determine whether you are able to use these and if you should seek your own trademark registration(s).

Q. We have INREST trademark filed, 97114560.Do I need to file a new one?

September 28, 2023

A: At this point, you would need to file a new application. When an application goes abandoned, the deadline to revive it is two months from the Notice of Abandonment. In this case, that deadline has passed, so you would need to refile a new application. If you do, you should carefully limit the categories and descriptions of the goods you recite so as to decrease your chances of getting the same rejections again, or at least to increase your chances of successfully negotiating a coexistence agreement if you do get such rejections.