Professionals
Practice Areas
- Computer Science Practice
- Due Diligence in IP Acquisitions
- Electrical Engineering Practice
- Ex Parte Reexaminations
- Foreign & PCT Patent Filing
- Inter Partes Review
- Invalidity Opinions
- Non-infringement Opinions
- Opinions
- Patent Landscaping and Risk Analysis
- Patentability Opinions
- Patents
- Post Grant Practice
- Product Clearance
- Right to Practice Opinions
- Strategic IP Portfolio Development and Management
- Utility, Design, and Plant Patent Filing with the USPTO
Technologies
- Aerospace & Aeronautics
- Automotive Technology
- Computer Science & Software
- Electrical Engineering & Electronics
- Energy
- Internet & E-Commerce
- Optics
- Semiconductor Devices & Processing Methods
- Telecommunications
Honors
- Top 250 Most Active Patent Attorney, Patexia, 2024
- IP Stars, Managing IP, Connecticut, USA, 2013-2024
- Faculty Award, Catholic University of America, 1995
Admissions
- U.S. District Court of Connecticut, 1996
- State of Connecticut, 1996
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 1995
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, 1995
Education
Catholic University of America, J.D., 1994
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, B.S., Electrical Engineering, 1989
Teaching Positions
- Adjunct Professor, University of Connecticut School of Law, Patent Law, 2001-2003
David A. Fox
David Fox’s experience with patent law began in 1990 as a Patent Examiner with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. In 1995, Dave entered private practice counseling clients in all phases of patent prosecution. His current practice involves patent prosecution, due diligence, invalidity/non-infringement opinions and pre-litigation analysis. He has co-chaired the firm’s highly productive Electrical Practice for more than 20 years and focuses his own practice on electrical, software, and mechanical technologies. He has been an adjunct professor of patent law at the University of Connecticut School of Law.
Experience Highlights
Partner, Cantor Colburn LLP, 1996-present
Associate, Ratner Prestia, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, 1995-1996
Patent Examiner, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, specializing in image processing arts, 1990-1994
News
- June 28, 2024
Managing Intellectual Property has recognized seven Cantor Colburn attorneys in its 2024 IP Stars guide, which brings together the world’s foremost law firm and corporate intellectual property experts, allowing the wider community to benefit from their insight, experience and perspectives.
- March 15, 2024
Cantor Colburn is a 2024 Top 10 Most Active Law Firm and a 2024 Top 50 Best Performing Law Firm from Patexia. James Merrick, Daniel Lent, Daniel Drexler, Brad Lawrence, and David Fox are recognized individually for skill and productivity.
- April 16, 2023
Cantor Colburn Co-Managing Partners Michael Cantor and Philmore Colburn and Partners Todd Garabedian, Anne Maxwell, David Fox, Leah Reimer, and Karl Vick are 2023 Patent Stars, from Managing Intellectual Property.
- June 14, 2019
Co-Managing Partners Michael Cantor and Philmore Colburn and partners Pamela Curbelo, David Fox, and Leah Reimer, Ph.D., were selected as IP Stars in the 2019 World IP Survey by Managing Intellectual Property.
- May 3, 2018
Six Cantor Colburn partners were selected as IP Stars in the 2018 World IP Survey by Managing Intellectual Property. Cantor Colburn was recognized as a “highly recommended” intellectual property (IP) law firm in the state of Connecticut, where the firm is headquartered.
Co-Managing Partners Michael Cantor and Philmore Colburn were listed in Connecticut, as were Pamela Curbelo, David Fox, and Leah Reimer, Ph.D. All are Patent Stars and Mr. Colburn is additionally a Trademark Star.
- October 10, 2013
Cantor Colburn LLP has been recognized by 10 different organizations and publications- which heralded 14 attorneys in particular- for excellence in their work in 2013. The Legal 500 has applauded the firm for its “solid reputation in the market of providing an excellent level of service, and having an excellent value for money.” From accolades for the firm as a whole to specific recognition of Cantor Colburn attorneys in diverse practice areas within the field of intellectual property, the firm has enjoyed an abundance of recognition in 2013.
Events
- November 13, 2017East Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford Chapter area alumni of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, including Cantor Colburn partner David Fox, will meet on November 13, 2017 for a career management and networking event, attended by industry leaders from aerospace, IT, insurance, and Executive Recruiting, among others.
- Strategies for Drafting and Prosecuting Applications to Move Quickly Through the USPTO2005AIPLA Spring Meeting
- Patentability of Computer Implementations of Known Processes200319th Annual Joint Patent Seminar
Professional Affiliations
American Bar Association
American Intellectual Property Law Association
Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO)
Connecticut Bar Association
Connecticut Intellectual Property Law Association
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