Professionals
Practice Areas
- Computer Science Practice
- Electrical Engineering Practice
- Ex Parte Reexaminations
- Expedited Patent Examination
- Foreign & PCT Patent Filing
- Invalidity Opinions
- IP Transactional
- Licensing
- Non-infringement Opinions
- Opinions
- Patent Landscaping and Risk Analysis
- Patentability Opinions
- Patents
- Post Grant Practice
- Product Clearance
- Right to Practice Opinions
- Strategic IP Portfolio Development and Management
- Utility, Design, and Plant Patent Filing with the USPTO
Technologies
- Computer and Systems Engineering
- Computer Science & Software
- Electrical Engineering & Electronics
- Electro-Communications
- Internet & E-Commerce
- Telecommunications
Admissions
- Commonwealth of Kentucky, 2010
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, 2011
- State of Georgia, 2015
Education
University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law, JD, 2010
Florida Institute of Technology, B.S. Computer Engineering, cum laude, 2006
David Kincaid counsels clients on intellectual property matters across many technical fields. David’s law firm and in-house experiences span diverse industries including high-tech, automotive, oil and gas, aerospace, manufacturing, communications, and e-commerce. His practice concentrates on patent preparation and prosecution strategies for electrical and computer-related technologies. David also drafts opinions and advises clients about issues of patentability, invalidity, non-infringement, and product clearance. In addition to his patent practice, he is also experienced in software licensing, including evaluating complex open-source software issues.
Experience Highlights
Counsel, Cantor Colburn LLP, 2019-present
Associate, Cantor Colburn LLP, 2015-2018
Patent Counsel, Hewlett-Packard Co., 2013-2015
Associate, Taylor English Duma, L.L.P., 2011-2013, 2015
Associate, Valenti Hanley & Robinson, P.L.L.C., 2010-2011
News
- December 19, 2018
Cantor Colburn LLP, the fourth largest patent law firm in the U.S., welcomes the new year with the elevation of James Wimpe to its partnership. Also effective January 1, 2019, Associates Tina Dorr, Ph.D., Alicia Hayter, Jared Howenstine, David Kincaid, Matteo Pedini, and Wanli Wu will be promoted to Counsel. Jessica Zimberlin Eastman, Ph.D., will be promoted to Senior Patent Agent.
Events
- October 29, 2019Atlanta
Cantor Colburn, a Premier Sponsor of the Georgia State University College of Law Intellectual Property Program, is pleased to support The Annual Corporate IP Institute®, presented by the university's College of Law and the J. Mack Robinson College of Business, and the Atlanta Bar Association Intellectual Property Law Section.
- June 13, 2019Atlanta
Cantor Colburn is proud to sponsor the 7th Annual Beer Tasting & BBQ Battle, a collaborative effort of the Atlanta Legal Aid Society and the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation to promote awareness, generate enthusiasm for, and raise friends and funds to support critical legal aid programs administered by each organization.
- May 9, 2019Atlanta
The Georgia Intellectual Property Alliance presents the 15th Annual IP Hot Topics Luncheon, "The Future of Autonomous Vehicles & Luxurious Mobility" on May 9, 2019, in Atlanta.
- October 22, 2018Atlanta, Georgia
Cantor Colburn, a Premier Sponsor of the Georgia State University College of Law Intellectual Property Program, is pleased to support The Annual Corporate IP Institute®, presented by the university's College of Law and the J. Mack Robinson College of Business, and the Atlanta Bar Association Intellectual Property Law Section. This collaboration is for the educational benefit of corporations interested in maximizing the value of their intellectual property assets. The annual two-day annual event is held at the Georgia State University Student Center, October 22-23, 2018.
- October 3, 2018Atlanta, Georgia
David Kincaid will attend the Southern Automotive Conference held in Atlanta, Georgia, October 3-5, 2018.
- June 14, 2018
Cantor Colburn is proud to be a returning sponsor of the 6th Annual Beer Tasting & BBQ Battle, a collaborative effort of Atlanta Legal Aid Society and Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation to raise funds – and awareness – to support critical programs administered by each organization in the Atlanta area. It takes place on June 14, 2018 at Park Tavern in Atlanta.
- April 25, 2018Atlanta, Georgia
Cantor Colburn is sponsoring The IP Strategy Summit: Atlanta on April 25, 2018 in Atlanta where Co-Managing Partner Philmore Colburn II will be a featured speaker.
- March 23, 2018New York City
Cantor Colburn is proud to sponsor the New York Intellectual Property Law Association's 96th Annual Dinner in Honor of the Federal Judiciary on March 23, 2018. The firm is a longtime sponsor of the Judges' Dinner.
- November 8, 2017Atlanta, Georgia
Cantor Colburn, a Premier Sponsor of the Georgia State University College of Law Intellectual Property Program, is pleased to support The 11th Annual Corporate IP Institute®.
- April 1, 2016New York, New York
Cantor Colburn is proud to sponsor the New York Intellectual Property Law Association's 94th Annual Dinner in Honor of the Federal Judiciary on April 1, 2016. The firm is a longtime sponsor of the "Judges' Dinner" event.
- October 27, 2015Atlanta, Georgia
Cantor Colburn is pleased to sponsor The Corporate IP Institute®, presented by the Georgia State University College of Law and the J. Mack Robinson College of Business. This collaboration is for the educational benefit of corporations interested in maximizing the value of their intellectual property assets. The annual two-day annual event is held at the Georgia State University Student Center, on October 27 & 28, 2015.
Professional Affiliations
Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO)
Software Related Inventions Committee Member, 2020-2021 Term
