David Beckwith is a seasoned trial and appellate lawyer with over 28 years of courtroom experience. His practice emphasizes litigation of intellectual property cases in federal and state courts. David represents domestic and international corporations in patent disputes covering a diverse range of industries including medical devices, smartphones, internet security and biotechnology. He has successfully represented clients in courtrooms across the country, as well as the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.

David practices all phases of patent litigation, from pre-filing portfolio analysis, post-filing fact and expert discovery, Markman claim construction hearings, jury trials and appellate review. He has obtained multimillion dollar verdicts and settlements for patent-owner clients, and has successfully invalidated patents and obtained judgments of non-infringement when representing defendants. David brings 28 years of experience in negotiating complex patent licenses and cross-licenses, acquisition due diligence involving IP, and monetizing IP.

David has earned an “AV Preeminent” peer-review rating, reflecting his achievement of professional excellence and ethical standards.