David Beckwith

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.

Good to know

Job Types Partner
Areas of Practice 1) trial and appellate, 2) intellectual property and 3) Intellectual Property - Litigation
Bar Member / Association California State Bar Association
Most recent firm San Diego IP Law Group LLP
LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=27099989
Relevant Jobs
Family Law Attorney – La Jolla, CA
USA-CA-San Diego

Family Law Attorney – La Jolla Blanchard, Krasner & French, focusing on the business and personal needs of our clients, has an immediate need for a full-time family law and civil litigation attor...

Apply now

Patent Practice Group Assistant
USA-CA-San Diego

Patent Practice Group Assistant The canidadte will be accountable for related to patent prosecution. Should have 3 years of related experience. Must have a working knowledge of the patent prosecution...

Apply now

Intellectual Property Litigation Associate
USA-CA-San Diego

Intellectual Property Litigation Associate The candidate Should have 2 years of experience in patent litigation. All technical disciplines will be considered, but a technical degree (e.g., electrical...

Apply now

+ View more jobs
Coleen M. Meehan
Coleen M. Meehan

Coleen M. Meehan is a partner and trial lawyer in Morgan Lewis's Litigation Practice, resident in the Philadelphia office.

Eric Kraeutler
Eric Kraeutler

Eric Kraeutler is the leader of Morgan Lewis's Philadelphia Litigation Practice. His practice focuses on trials and appeals involving complex commercial, intellectual property, and white collar criminal matters.

Howard Holderness
Howard Holderness

Howard Holderness is a partner in Morgan Lewis's Litigation Practice.His clients have included some of Silicon Valley's largest technology companies; international clients, particularly in Asia; and individuals and smaller companies.