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David P. Lindner

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Areas of Focus

Overview

Clients appreciate David’s candor and commitment to finding practical and efficient solutions that allow them to continue to focus on their core business initiatives.

David is experienced in all facets of patent protection, including litigation, counsel, and U.S. and foreign prosecution. He applies his extensive technical background to enforce or safeguard clients’ innovations in a wide array of technologies, including telecommunication systems, sensor technologies, internet and mobile applications, medical devices, and mechanical consumer products.

David is a tireless advocate for his clients’ intellectual property rights and has litigated cases in federal district and appellate courts and before the U.S. International Trade Commission. His incisive opinions on patentability and validity often guide critical litigation and business decisions.

In addition to his IP practice, David is actively involved with various local legal aid agencies, assisting pro bono clients with non-IP issues. David believes he has an obligation to assist individuals of limited means to strengthen his community and provide equal justice for all.

Career & Education

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    • University of Illinois, B.S., electrical engineering, 1997
    • DePaul University College of Law, J.D., 2004
    • University of Illinois, B.S., electrical engineering, 1997
    • DePaul University College of Law, J.D., 2004

    • Illinois
    • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
    • Supreme Court of the United States
    • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
    • U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
    • Illinois
    • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
    • Supreme Court of the United States
    • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
    • U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

Representative Matters

  • Trudell Medical International v. D R Burton Healthcare LLC, Civil Action Nos. 18-cv-00009 and 19-cv-00131, E.D.N.C. (2018–Present). Representing Trudell Medical International in patent infringement actions relating to respiratory treatment devices. 
  • Certain Oil-Vaping Cartridges, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same, Inv. No. 337-TA-1286. 
  • Wonderland Nurserygoods Co., Ltd. v. Baby Trend, Inc., et al., Civil Action No. 14-cv-1153, C.D. Cal. (2021–Present). Representing Wonderland Nurserygoods in a patent infringement action relating to baby play yards. 
  • Certain Video Processing Devices, Components Thereof, and Digital Smart Televisions Containing the Same, Inv. No. 337-TA-1222. 
  • Certain Balanced Armature Devices, Products Containing the Same, and Components Thereof, Inv. No. 337-TA-1186. 
  • EXFO Inc., et al. v. Viavi Solutions Inc., Civil Action No. 15-cv-1685, E.D. Tex. (2015–2016). Represented a communication service provider in a patent infringement action involving fiber optic testing devices. 
  • Phoenix Licensing, L.L.C., et al. v. Hyatt Hotels Corporation, et al., Civil Action No. 14-cv-980, E.D. Tex. (2014–2015). Represented defendants in a patent infringement matter involving marketing systems. 
  • Ameranth, Inc. v. Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Civil Action No. 12-cv-1627, E.D. Tex. (2012–2019). Represented Hyatt Hotels Corp. in a patent infringement matter involving mobile app technology. 
  • Northgate Technologies, Inc. v. Stryker Corp., et al., Civil Action No. 12-CV-7032, N.D. Ill. (2012–2014). Represented Northgate Techs. Inc. in a medical device patent infringement matter. 
  • JSDQ Mesh Technologies LLC v. BelAir Networks Inc., et al., Civil Action No. 12-CV-847, D. Del. (2012–2014). Represented defendants in a patent infringement matter involving wireless mesh technology. 
  • Transocean Offshore Drilling, Inc. v. Maersk Contractors USA, Inc., Civil Action No. 07-CV-2392, S.D. Tex. (2007–2014). Represented Maersk Contractors in a patent infringement action relating to apparatus and methods for multi-activity offshore drilling. 
  • Phoenix Licensing, L.L.C., et al. v. Progressive Corporation, et al., Civil Action No. 12-cv-209, E.D. Tex. (2012–2013). Represented Progressive Casualty Ins. Co. in a patent infringement matter involving marketing systems. 
  • MacroSolve, Inc. v. Hyatt Corp., Civil Action No. 12-CV-45, E.D. Tex. (2012). Represented Hyatt Corporation in a patent infringement matter involving mobile app technology. 
  • Innovative Global Systems, LLC v. OnStar, LLC, et al., Civil Action No. 10-CV-574, E.D. Tex. (2010–2011). Represented Progressive Casualty Ins. Co. in a patent infringement matter involving data communication devices. 
  • Progressive Casualty Ins. Co. v. HTI IP, LLC, Civil Action No. 10-CV-2066, N.D. Ohio (2010–2011). Represented Progressive Casualty Ins. Co. in a declaratory judgment action involving wireless diagnostic monitoring systems. 
  • Trudell Medical International v. PARI Respiratory Equipment, Inc., et al., Civil Action No. 10-CV-955, E.D. Va. (2010–2011). Represented Trudell Medical International in a patent infringement action relating to a nebulizer apparatus. 
  • PRE Holding, Inc. v. Monaghan Medical Corp., et al., Civil Action No. 09-CV-458, E.D. Va. (2009–2010). Represented Monaghan Medical Corp., et al., in a patent infringement action relating to an apparatus for an aerosol medication inhalation system.

Recognition

  • US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and Federal Bar Association: Award for Excellence in Pro Bono Service, May 2019
  • Illinois Super Lawyers: Rising Stars, 2010, 2013–2014, 2016
  • DePaul University College of Law: Order of the Coif