Law Office of David W. Hill

Biography

David W. Hill

Dave has had a diverse intellectual property practice for over 40 years as an attorney and partner with the law firm of Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP. His work has included patent and trademark litigation, prosecution, licensing negotiations, dispute resolution, and portfolio management.

Dave has particular experience in the mechanical and electrical arts and has also been extensively involved with a wide range of trademark matters. He has prepared many opinions on complex legal and technical issues. His litigation experience includes numerous patent infringement trials and appeals, Section 337 unfair import investigations before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), and trademark and unfair competition matters in state and federal courts. He has also served as an expert witness. Since 1997, he has been an arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association, and has acted as a mediator. Dave is designated as a Certified Licensing Professional (CLP).

In 1986, Dave opened an office for the Finnegan firm in Tokyo, Japan. He spent three years in Japan as the resident partner of the office, and was licensed in Japan as a Gaikoku-ho Jimu Bengoshi (foreign lawyer). As a result of his experiences in Japan, Dave has developed an extensive knowledge of Japanese intellectual property law and Japanese culture. He has frequently written and spoken on topics related to Japanese intellectual property protection. He has attended annual Council Meetings of the Asian Patent Attorneys Association for over 30 years as an invited guest, speaker, or observer.

Dave has received multiple recognitions over his career. He has been named a leader in the field of intellectual property law by Chambers USA, and ranked by Legal Media Group as a top U.S. trademark and patent lawyer. Washingtonian Magazine listed him as a "top IP lawyer."

Qualifications

Admissions

Clerkship and Awards

Admissions

Wyoming

Virginia (Retired)

U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal

Circuit
U.S. Court of Federal Claims

Supreme Court of the United

States

U.S. Patent and Trademark

Office

Education

Clerkship and Awards

Admissions

George Washington

University, National Law

Center

LL.M., Patent and Trade

Regulation Law, with highest

honors, 1981

George Washington

University, National Law

Center

J.D., 1977

Boston University

M.S., Business Administration,

with honors, 1974

United States Military

Academy, West Point

B.S., 1969

Clerkship and Awards

Served as a Technical Advisor for the U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals in Washington, D.C., 1976-1977.

Asian Patent Attorneys Association 50th Anniversary Special Observer's Award for dedicated service to APAA over more than 30 years, 2019 .

Awarded the AIPPI Award of Merit “for outstanding contributions to and an extraordinary engagement for the fulfillment of the aims of the Association,” 2015.

Awarded the “President’s Outstanding Achievement Award” by AIPLA for fostering AIPLA’s missions and goals, 2013.

Professional Activities

American Intellectual Property Law Association

President, 2010-2011

Board of Directors, 2005-2012

Co-Chair and Vice-Chair, Harmonization Committee, 2014-2018

Chair, AIPPI-US Division, 2012-2014

AIPLA Fellow, 2004-present;

Vice-chair, International Education Committee, 2003-2005

Chairman, International and Foreign Law Committee, 2001-2003

Co-chair, Japan Practice Committee, 1995-1997

Member, Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee, 2000-present

International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI)

Member, Finance Committee, 2015-2018; AIPPI-US Division,Chair, 2012-2014; Steering Committee, 2012-2018, 2020-present; AIPPI US National Group, Vice-President, 2008-2010

Virginia State Bar

Intellectual Property Section; Chair, Board of Governors, 2010-2011; Member, Board of Governors, 2003-2012

U.S. Bar/Japanese Patent Office Liaison Council

Chairman, 1994-1995; Vice-Chairman, 1992-1993