Recognized as one of the nation’s top legal minds in the field of patent law, David R. Clonts has built a distinguished career representing clients in some of the most complex and consequential intellectual property cases in the country. His track record spans billion-dollar disputes, emerging technologies, and long-term strategic counsel for industry leaders.

Notable Representations

  • Lead patent trial counsel for a major semiconductor manufacturer in a landmark, billion-dollar DRAM patent infringement case—resulting in a take-nothing jury verdict recognized by The National Law Journal on its “Defense Hot List.”

  • Over 20-year representation of one of the nation’s leading telecommunications and Internet service providers—litigating patent disputes, advising and providing diligence on acquisitions, and acting as counsel on both inbound and outbound licensing.

  • Lead patent defense trial counsel in an eight-year patent litigation involving high-stakes claims in the vehicle navigation industry.

  • Strategic due diligence advisor in a major acquisition bid for a global medical device company, evaluating core IP assets and risks.

  • Ongoing counsel for over a decade to one of the top U.S. telecommunications providers, advising on strategic IP matters and complex opinion work.

  • Lead counsel in a successful campaign by one of the nation’s top ophthalmic companies in multiple patent dispute involving LASIK blade technology, ultimately leading to the defendants exiting the sector.

  • Primary diligence counsel for litigation funders in over 100 patent matters.

Technical Expertise & Industry Reach

With a background in electrical engineering and computer programming, David brings deep technical fluency to every case. His practice spans a wide array of advanced industries, with specific matters including:

Electronics & Semiconductors

  • DRAM, Flash, and memory architecture

  • Semiconductor fabrication

  • Modem technologies

Biomedical & Medical Devices

  • LASIK and ophthalmic surgical technologies

  • Femtosecond laser systems

  • Intraocular lenses and vaccine technology

Energy & Exploration

  • Downhole drilling tools

  • High-tech data analytics for oil & gas

  • Integration of digital and legacy technologies

Telecommunications

  • Wireless standards: 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, 5G

  • Enhanced 911 systems and encryption

  • Radio access and broadband technologies

Computing & Software

  • CAD and design integration software

  • Networking, cybersecurity, and IoT systems

  • Printer, hardware, and embedded systems

Broadband & Internet Infrastructure

  • Fiber optic and internetworking protocols

  • Internet communications and safety systems