David Sheldon’s strong background in computer science and technical experience in software engineering helps him assist his software industry clients with patent drafting, prosecution, and counseling. David’s technical expertise includes technologies such as encryption, wireless communication, information search and retrieval, digital signal processing, and social networking platforms. David also advises his clients on other vital issues relating to software products, including copyright, terms of use, and licensing.
David’s patent prosecution experience includes a wide variety of other technical fields as well, such as medical and mechanical devices/processes. David has also counseled and assisted clients with issues in other areas of intellectual property law, including trademark, rights of publicity, and property within virtual worlds.
Prior to joining COJK, David worked in various computing-related roles, including designing and coding software testing utilities for Microsoft.
Education
- J.D., Order of the Coif, UCLA School of Law, 2007
- B.S., cum laude, Computer Science, Northwestern University, 1999
Professional Experience
- Christensen O’Connor Johnson Kindness PLLC, Seattle, WA
Associate, 2007 to present
Law Clerk, 2006 to 2007 - The Honorable Judge Catherine Shaffer, Kent, WA
Extern, Summer 2005
Technical Experience
- Software Design Engineer/Test – Assistance Platform, Microsoft Corporation, 2002 to 2004
- Software Test Engineer – Exchange QFE, Microsoft Corporation, 1999 to 2002
- Programmer/Webmaster, E-insure Services, Inc., 1997 to 1999
- PC Specialist, Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 1995 to 1996
Bar & Court Admissions
- United States Patent and Trademark Office
- Washington State Bar
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- King County Bar Association
- Washington State Patent Law Association