Professionals
Practice Areas
- Additive Manufacturing Practice
- Artificial Intelligence Practice
- Automotive Practice
- Chemical and Material Sciences Practice
- Due Diligence in IP Acquisitions
- Energy Storage, Batteries, and Materials Practice
- Foreign & PCT Patent Filing
- International
- Invalidity Opinions
- Mechanical Engineering Practice
- Non-infringement Opinions
- Opinions
- Patent Landscaping and Risk Analysis
- Patentability Opinions
- Patents
- Right to Practice Opinions
- Utility, Design, and Plant Patent Filing with the USPTO
Technologies
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Computer Science & Software
- Electrical Engineering & Electronics
- Energy
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgy & Ceramics
- Nanotechnology
- Optics
- Pharmaceuticals & Pharmaceutical Formulation
- Polymer & Materials Science
- Semiconductor Devices & Processing Methods
- Telecommunications
Honors
- Best Lawyers, 2021-2023
- "Super Lawyers Rising Star," Intellectual Property, Connecticut, 2016-2017
- Second Best Ph.D. Dissertation at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1991
- Best Paper, SAMPE National Conference
- Armstrong Industries’ General Managers’ Award for Excellence for Developing New Aerogel Based Insulation Having R Less Than 20
Admissions
- State of Connecticut, 2007
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, 2002
Education
University of Connecticut School of Law, J.D., 2005
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Ph.D., Materials Engineering and Science, 1991
- Studied the microwaving of sol gel polymer-ceramic nanocomposites
- Published 40+ technical papers on polymeric copolymers and blends, sol gel composites, microwave applications related to curing of polymeric composites
- Managed X-ray, optical and electron beam equipment and developed microwave equipment for research
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, M.S., Materials Engineering and Science, 1987
- Studied the development and characterization of rubber tank track pads
Karnatak University, Dharwad, India, B.A., Mechanical Engineering, 1984
- Rank 5/600
Languages
- Kannada
- Hindi
David Rodrigues씨는 11년의 경력으로 특허 준비와 심사, 실사, 의견서 작업에서 책임있는 일들을 수행하고 있으며, 여기에는 전반적인 전략 포트폴리오 수립 뿐만 아니라 비침해, 무효 그리고 업무 수행권이 포함됩니다. 특허 변호사가 되기 전 Armstrong World Industries에서는 식물 화학자로, General Electric Silicones와 General Electric Global Research Center에서는 파일럿 플랜트 매니저로 근무한 바 있습니다. 따라서 Rodrigues씨는 대량 생산에 관한 모든 측면을 잘 이해하고 있고, 의뢰인들에게 규모의 확대와 상품 생산을 목적으로 하는 특허 포트폴리오를 준비하라는 조언을 해 왔습니다. Cantor Colburn에서 David은 600건이 넘는 특허 신청서를 작성/추진했으며, 이 중 다수의 특허 신청서는 고분자 합성과 고분자 가공과 연관되어 있습니다. 또한 광학, 태양광 전지, 광전지, 액스레이/전자빔 장치, 담수화, 이산화탄소 포집과 제거 시스템, 풍력 발전기, 바이오 접착 제어를 위한 표면 처리 등과 관련된 특허 신청서를 작성, 심사한 경험이 있습니다. 그는 플라스틱 업계의 거물급 의뢰인과 함께 일하고 있으며, 큰 규모의 연구를 진행하는 대학과 다른 의뢰인들을 위한 기술 이전 사무실의 선임 파트너입니다. 이러한 대학과 의뢰인들은 정교한 기술과 노련한 관리를 요하는 지적 자산 포트폴리오를 필요로 합니다. Rodrigues씨는 재료, 화학, 수학 그리고/또는 기계공학적인 기술이 결합된 출원서 작성을 전문으로 합니다. 일부 케이스에서는 발명가가 제시하지 못한 수학 공식들을 첨부하기도 했으며, 또한 시간에 쫓기는 특허 출원을 전담하고 있습니다. 그는
특허 재심 위원회 (the Board of Patent Appeals)와 저촉심사 (Interferences)에서 주관하는 재심 절차를 통해 특허 출원을 성공적으로 이끌었으며, 그의 재심 신청 중 70%는 위원회나 조사관들에 의해 성공적으로 번복판결을 받아낸 바 있습니다.
Experience Highlights
Partner, Cantor Colburn LLP, 2012-present
Counsel, Cantor Colburn LLP, 2011
Associate, Cantor Colburn LLP, 2005-2010
Patent Agent, Cantor Colburn LLP, 2001-2005
Polymer Processing Development Center Leader, Global Research Center, General Electric Company, 1998 – 2001
- Researched methods for producing carbon nanotubes; researched the dispersion of carbon nanotubes in plastics
- Developed new methods for producing intrinsically conductive polymers and nanocomposites based upon intrinsically conductive polymers
- Listed as inventor on three patents
Pilot Plant Leader, General Electric Silicones, 1996 – 1998
- Managed $35 million manufacturing facility for the development of platinum and tin catalysts, polysiloxane sealants and adhesives, mold making products, and release agents.
Research Scientist and Plant Chemist, Armstrong World Industries, 1993-1995
- Managed 40 people in the manufacture of rubber textile components and rubber processing technology.
Post Doctoral Fellow, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1991-1993
News
- Best LawyersAugust 18, 2022
Cantor Colburn is proud to announce that the following attorneys are recognized as 2023 Best Lawyers: Michael Cantor Michelle Ciotola Phil Colburn Todd Garabedian, Ph.D. David Rodrigues, Ph.D. Mike Rye and Susan Zerull. Ali Caless is recognized as a 2023 Best Lawyers One to Watch.
- Best LawyersAugust 19, 2021
Cantor Colburn is proud to announce that seven of our attorneys have been recognized as 2022 Best Lawyers and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. Best Lawyers are Michael Cantor, Phil Colburn, Curt Krechevsky, David Rodrigues, Ph.D. and Mike Rye and Best Lawyers One to Watch is Ali Caless.
Cantor Colburn attorneys Michael A. Cantor, Philmore H. Colburn II, Michael J. Rye, and David Rodrigues, Ph.D. have been named Best Lawyers® by U.S. News 2021.
Events
- September 27, 2018Galveston, Texas
Houston Intellectual Property Law Association and the University of Houston Law Center Institute for Intellectual Property & Information Law present the Fall Institute of Intellectual Property Law 2018 on September 27, 2018.
- May 12, 2016Houston, Texas
Cantor Colburn is sponsoring The IP Strategy Summit: Houston on May 12, where Co-Managing Partner Philmore Colburn II will be a featured speaker.
- INTA 135th Annual MeetingMay 4, 2013Dallas, Texas
- Strategies for Managing Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology & Chemical Patent Portfolios for Business Development and Licensing ProfessionalsMarch 6, 2013Mumbai, India
Presenters: Steven Coyle, Anne Maxwell, Ph.D., David Rodrigues, Ph.D.
- Strategies for Managing Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology & Chemical Patent Portfolios for R&D Scientists & IP ProfessionalsMarch 5, 2013Mumbai, India
Presenters: Steven Coyle, Anne Maxwell, Ph.D., David Rodrigues, Ph.D.
Professional Affiliations
American Bar Association
American Intellectual Property Association
Connecticut Bar Association
Connecticut Intellectual Property Association
Intellectual Property Owners Association
- AI and New Emerging Technologies Committee, 2023
Materials and Manufacturing Technology Network for Western Massachusetts
- Steering Committee Member