Overview
David M. Cohen is a registered patent attorney and partner who helps technology-driven companies protect innovation and manage risk at the intersection of law and business. With a background in engineering and extensive experience across software, hardware, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies, he transforms legal and technical challenges into clear, defensible strategies.
David advises clients on the full spectrum of IP and technology law, from securing and enforcing rights to structuring and negotiating software and technology agreements. He counsels on AI governance, open-source compliance, and data-driven risks, and frequently delivers practical training to technical, legal, and business teams. His experience includes several years seconded to a global software company, where he advised on general IP issues, patents, data ownership, product design, and confidential data protocols.
Clients rely on David for guidance that integrates technical fluency with commercial objectives. He has led patent portfolio development, managed IP due diligence in M&A, and designed governance programs for trade secret, patent harvesting, and AI deployment. By tailoring advice to each client’s competitive landscape and product roadmap, David ensures innovation is protected and positioned for market success.
Education
- University of Southern California - Gould School of Law (USC) (J.D., 2015)
- University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA) (B.S. Civil and Environmental Engineering, 2010)
Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Recognized in the “Best Lawyers 2025-2026 Guide: Ones to Watch” for Patent Law in Best Lawyers in America (2024-2025)
- Recognized by The Legal 500 “United States” for Patents Licensing (2024)
Affiliations
- Orange County Intellectual Property Law Association (OCIPLA)
- Association of Business Trial Lawyers (ABTL)
News & Insights
Articles
Co-author, “Coming to Terms (of Service) with your Organization’s Data,” Knobbe Martens Firm Alert (August 2023)
Co-author, IN RE REMBRANDT TECHS., LP PATENT LITIG. (August 16, 2018)
Co-author, TEXAS ADVANCED OPTOELECTRONIC (“TAO”) v. RENESAS ELECTRONICS AMERICA (“Intersil”) (May 1, 2018)