David Knight is a partner in the Firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Group. His practice covers the full range of IP rights (patents, trademarks, designs, copyright, etc.) particularly where such rights are technical in character. The main focus of his practice is patent law. He advises on and conducts both offensive and defensive litigation of patent rights, patent infringement avoidance, commercial exploitation and acquisition, and how to use patents for competitive advantage. Often this is done on a multi-jurisdictional basis and covers a wide variety of technologies including renewable energy, aerospace, medical devices, scientific instrumentation, blockchain, oil and gas, printing, computer games, household products, construction, and cleantech.

David has a degree in electronic engineering and practiced as an engineer for a number of years before moving into the law and qualifying as a solicitor.

David is a regular speaker and university lecturer on patent and intellectual property subjects. He also regularly writes articles for publications.