David V. Sanker, Ph.D.

Partner

Drawing on 12 years of experience in software development, David V. Sanker, Ph.D. works with clients to build strong patent portfolios in a variety of areas, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, natural language processing, data visualization software, large-scale database architecture and storage infrastructure, data analytics software, and touch screen technology. David also handles reexaminations before the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and represents clients in patent litigation, including cases before the US International Trade Commission (USITC), the US Federal Circuit, and in federal district courts.

Extended Profile

Prior to his career in law, David earned a Ph.D. in mathematics, worked as a software engineer developing large-scale data processing applications, and was an assistant professor of mathematics at Holy Names College.

Education

University of California, Berkeley, 1989, Ph.D.
University of California, Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall), 2007, J.D.
University of Oregon, 1983, B.S.

Admissions

California
U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Ninth and Federal Circuits
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Awards and Affiliations

Member, American Bar Association

Member, Federal Circuit Bar Association

Member, San Francisco Bay Area Intellectual Property Inn of Court

Member, American Intellectual Property Law Association

News

6/23/2017 - Morgan Lewis Elects 31 New Partners

Events

5/1/2018 - 2018 Technology May-rathon: Artificial Intelligence in the Legal Realm: Who, What, When, Where, and Why

4/27/2016 - 2016 Technology May-rathon: Important IP Cases Decided in 2015

5/19/2015 - Technology May-Rathon: Important IP Cases Decided in 2014