Dave counsels technology companies on mission-critical IP and technology transactions, with deep experience in patent strategy, portfolio management, licensing, standards, and open-source risk.
With decades of experience—including as a partner with an AmLaw 50 law firm and in-house counsel for a Fortune 500 company—Dave guides clients through complex technology agreements, commercialization efforts, and strategic partnerships. Clients rely on Dave’s pragmatic approach to align IP risk and portfolio strategy with product roadmaps, commercial priorities, and deal velocity. He frequently advises on emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and robotics.
Dave’s practice spans the full IP lifecycle, including patent transactions, acquisitions, and monetization initiatives, as well as standards-related considerations. He also guides companies through open-source software compliance and diligence to identify licensing obligations and mitigate downstream risk.
Grounded in a computer science background and extensive software and telecommunications expertise, Dave translates complex engineering concepts into deal-ready terms for technical and executive stakeholders alike. As an inventor holding multiple US patents, he brings an innovator’s problem-solving perspective to the patent process.
Before joining Holland & Hart, Dave was a partner at Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP, where he served as the Managing Partner for the Denver Office and firmwide chair of the Autonomy, Robotics, and Mobility industry group.