David M. Kohn

Practice areas

Intellectual Property

Focus areas

Copyrights, Intellectual Property Law, Patents, Trademarks

David M. Kohn, a founding partner at Lewis Kohn & Walker LLP, is dedicated to serving clients in San Diego, California, with a primary focus on intellectual property and patent law.

After achieving a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California, Riverside, Mr. Kohn spent six years employed in a bioscience company’s pharmacology department. During this period, he gained practical experience with small molecules, cultivated a profound comprehension of laboratory environments, recognized the significance of research, and acknowledged the necessity of safeguarding research endeavors. Subsequently, he pursued a Juris Doctor degree from the California Western School of Law, during which time he participated in the Student Intellectual Property Law Association.

In the initial stages of his legal profession, Mr. Kohn functioned as a patent agent. These initial roles furnished him with invaluable insights and expertise, which he now employs to the advantage of his clientele. His services encompass advising on licensing tactics, addressing early-stage regulatory concerns, overseeing property safeguarding and licensing discussions, formulating clearance/freedom to operate assessments, advocating for clients in litigation instances involving breaches of contract or other unlawful activities that encroach upon their holdings, and effectively steering the patent process for various innovations, including cancer therapies, protein therapeutics, autoimmune treatments, pump and valve systems, emulsion-based formulations, and photon generation devices.

Leveraging his educational background in medical science, Mr. Kohn collaborates with an array of clients, including academic institutions and corporations, within the medical device, technology, and pharmaceutical sectors. He is acutely aware of the rigorous demands associated with research and comprehends that securing a company’s intellectual property constitutes a pivotal element in ensuring prosperity and viability. Actively involved in the legal realm, Mr. Kohn maintains affiliations with esteemed organizations such as the American Intellectual Property Law Association and the San Diego County Bar Association.