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K. David Crockett
Crockett & Crockett, P.C.
26020 Acero
Suite 200
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Phone: (949) 588-6171 | Fax: (949) 588-6172
http://www.crockett-crockett.com/
High Tech Lawyers for High Tech People
Legal Topic
Intellectual Property
Preferred New Clients
Intellectual Property: The preferred client is an energetic entrepreneur that enjoys the challenge of developing and protecting intellectual property.
Patent Prosecution: The preferred client is a venture funded start up company with exciting new technology.
Litigation: Companies facing patent litigation or threats of litigation and looking for efficient resolution.
Sub-Categories
Intellectual Property
- International Intellectual Property
- Technology Licensing
- Trade Dress
- Trademarks
- Trade Secrets
- Biotech & Medical
- Business Process
- Electronics & Computer
- Internet Patents
- Mechanical
- Patent Design
Bar Admissions
CA, Dec 1991
Bar Number: 155455
Other Court Admissions
California Southern, Central and Northern Districts, Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
Association Memberships
American Bar Association, California State Bar, Orange County Bar Association
Continuing Education
Basic California MCLE requirements
Papers and Publications
K. David Crockett, The Salvaged Dissents of Bonito Boats v. Thunder Craft, George Mason University Law Review 27 (1990)
Example Cases
Exemplary cases:
Yamcon v. Meade Instruments, Central District of California Case Number 04-CV-0123;
Yamcon v. Meade Instruments, Federal Circuit Appeal No. 05-1555;
DC Shoes v. Empire Gear, Central District of California Case Number 05 0730;
DC Shoes v. DC Comics Trademark Opposition;
Leonard Studio Equipment v. Shotmaker, District of New Jersey Case Number 90-1927;
Robinson v. Fakespace, Federal Circuit Appeal 02-1152
Exemplary Patent Portfolios: Revivant Corporation; Yamcon, Inc.; Strasbaugh
Education
Degree:
Graduate curriculum in nuclear physics and reactor operations.
School:
Navy Nuclear Power School
City:
Orlando, FL and Saratoga Springs, NY
State:
Information coming soon.
Year:
1984
Focus and Accomplishments:
Nuclear Physics and Reactor Operations.
Degree:
J.D.
School:
University of San Diego School of Law
City:
San Diego
State:
CA
Year:
1991
Honors:
Magna Cum Laude, Merit Scholar
Focus and Accomplishments:
Member, San Diego Law Review; Outstanding Legal Clinic Student Award, 1990-1991; George W. Hickman Award for Excellence in Constitutional Law
Degree:
B.A.
School:
Rutgers College
City:
New Brunswick
State:
NJ
Year:
1982
Honors:
Henry Rutgers Scholar, Gorman Scholar, Magna Cum Laude
Focus and Accomplishments:
Mathematics
Number of Attorneys
4
State Licensed In
California
Firm Focus and History
Crockett & Crockett focuses on developing significant intellectual property portfolios for start-up companies which depend on intellectual property. Our firm started in 1995 to provide an alternative to large patent firms, and have since expanded to protect clients in litigation. Our firm also focuses on international protection.
Previous Employment Summary
US Navy (Submarine Officer and Nuclear Engineer) 1982-1988; Lyon & Lyon (patent litigation and prosecution) 1991-1994.
Activities and Awards
None
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
The more educated the better. I recommend "Patent Yourself" to many inventors. It helps them follow what we are doing.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
Depends on the documents. Licenses and contracts can be prepared by clients. Clients should not bother trying to write a patent application if they are serious about patent protection. Just answer three questions for me: What is it? How do you build it? How do you use it? It takes less time to write a patent from this point than it does to distill the invention from a draft. Sooner or later, a successful client will have to shift his or her focus to invention and research and development.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
It depends on the sophistication of the client. Most of our clients are too busy building the business, and self-representation takes a lot of time. Sometimes clients hire us when they get overwhelmed. For those that can handle it, both parties need to be clear as to who is responsible for meeting the various deadlines.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I became an attorney mostly to be able to help people and do challenging work. Intellectual property law is a great way to do that.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
My experience in the military. As a nuclear engineer, I think I took apart and reassembled every device ever invented. Also, the last fifteen years and nearly one thousand patents filed gives us good insights into what works and what doesn't at the USPTO.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
Clients in this area are more fun to work with.
What do you like best about your career?
I like helping creative people create. It is a thrill to see products in Time magazine that we have patented, or to meet a person whose life was saved with a medical device we patented.
Tell us about your law firm:
Paul Backofen and Susan Crockett are both former rocket scientists (JPL and General Dynamics, respectively) with electrical engineering degrees. Niky Syrengelas is a civil engineer.
What are your strengths and style?
A broad technical background from my days as a nuclear engineer, Creativity in finding solutions to challenges. I think in the box to accomplish the nuts and bolts and out of the box to solve the unique challenges of each client.
I don't have a style. I might be talkative. In my patent drafting, I try to be modern and direct.
Personal Interests:
Squash, reading, travel, and hiking.
Office Manager/Assistant
Michelle Campero
Fax
(949) 588-6172
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Foreign Languages
None
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
Patent prosecution and litigation are not amenable to fixed fees. For trademark applications, we charge a flat fee of $1,200. For outgoing national stage patent applications, we charge $500 to $750. For incoming national stage applications, we charge $1,400.
Hourly Rates
$350
Free Initial Consultation?
Free initial consultation.
Typical Retainer
Only in cases of doubt, $2,000 to $5,000.
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