David Higer is an accomplished trial lawyer who has achieved success for clients in all areas of intellectual property law and related commercial disputes and every type of litigation forum. His comprehension of highly complex technical and legal issues allows him to clearly present these issues before judge and jury to quickly and successfully resolve a case.
Dave has counseled clients from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies on issues related to IP protection and monetization, risk mitigation, licensing, freedom to operate, antitrust, employment, contracts, corporate governance, M&A and bankruptcy. In addition to his proven litigation success, he is known for providing clear and concise strategic and practical legal advice in non-litigation contexts, helping clients make critical business decisions.
Dave’s practice spans numerous industries, including automotive, banking, medical, office equipment, power generation, telecommunications, transportation, and semiconductor. He has experience working with numerous technologies, including base stations (hardware and software), cell phones (hardware and software), databases, digital imaging (hardware and software), embedded systems, encryption, gaming, medical imaging devices, medical implants, optics, semiconductor manufacturing, and standard-essential patents (e.g., ETSI, IEEE).