David P. Sheldon

David Sheldon serves as head of COJK's patent practice group. His strong background in computer science and technical experience in software engineering help him assist his software industry clients with patent drafting, prosecution, and counseling. David's patent experience includes working with technologies such as machine learning, augmented/virtual reality, control systems, encryption, wireless communication, information search and retrieval, and compiler optimization. David also advises his clients on other vital issues relating to software products, including open source licensing and developing comprehensive strategies for protection of software using copyright, trademarks, design patents, and trade secrets to supplement utility patent protection. David's patent prosecution experience includes a wide variety of other technical fields as well, such as medical and mechanical devices/processes.

In addition to being named to the list of The Best Lawyers in America, David is also recognized by Intellectual Asset Management’s guide, IAM Patent 1000 — The World's Leading Patent Professionals. Prior to joining COJK, David worked in various computing-related roles, including designing and coding software testing utilities for Microsoft.