David Aldrich

Dave has extensive experience in all areas of patent, trademark, and copyright law, including prosecution, litigation, opinions, licensing, and counseling. His practice has canvassed a wide array of technological areas, such as optics, analytical instruments, and mechanical devices, including an emphasis on the medical field.

Dave has prosecuted hundreds of patent applications in many different technologies and has successfully argued multiple appeals before the Patent Trial & Appeal Board (PTAB). He also has significant experience with all types of disputed matters, including Inter Partes Reviews at the PTAB. Dave has obtained successful results for both plaintiffs and defendants in numerous litigations, ranging from summary judgment to appellate victories, as well as the negotiation of favorable settlements. He also has significant experience with pharmaceutical patents, including the preparation of Paragraph IV notice letters and the litigation of Hatch-Waxman ANDA cases.

Seton Hall University School of Law

J.D. (2001) | Law, Intellectual Property

1998 - 2001

Rutgers University - New Brunswick/Piscataway

B.A. (1998) | Physics; Philosophy

1991 - 1998

Founder, Partner

Forge IP, PLLC

2017 - Current

Member

St. Onge Steward Johnston & Reens LLC

2001 - 2017

State Bar of Connecticut

Member

Current

LawPact

Member

2018 - Current

Activities: LawPact is a close-knit, international association of independent business law firms serving clients in all business law capacities, including litigation and transactional work, across a variety of industries. As a result, we are able to ensure that clients are provided with access to seamless legal advice for their business across most jurisdictions in the world.

Connecticut

State of Connecticut Judicial Branch

Since 2004

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Since 2002

Federal Circuit

Since 2003

U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado

Since 2009

U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut

Since 2005

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York

Since 2008

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

Since 2008

Q. Does filing a provisional patent and publically disclosing my invention impede my ability to file in the EU?

June 20, 2024

A: The EU requires "absolute novelty," so you are correct that it does not have the one year grace period we have in the U.S. Therefore, publicly disclosing your invention will impede your ability to seek patent protection in the EU. However, if you file a US provisional patent application prior to your public disclosure, you can use the US provisional application to file an application in the EU within one year (the EU application will have the benefit of the US provisional filing date, and it will therefore predate the public disclosure).

Q. Hi, Can an Inventor be added to a patent that is already approved?

December 22, 2023

A: Yes. Once a patent is issued, a missing inventor can (and should) be added via a certificate of correction. Please note that inventorship is based on the particular claims in that patent (not what is described in the specification), so care should be taken to analyze whether the individual in question really is an “inventor” for that case before doing so.

Q. Should I register my business name before trademark

November 3, 2023

A: Generally, it is a good idea to form the business before filing for any trademarks. When you apply for a trademark, the "owner" you identify should be the entity that is actually using the mark in commerce (or else you put your registration in jeopardy). This is typically the company, not an individual.