David Jakopin Bio

David Jakopin, a partner since 1996 and the head of Pillsbury’s Silicon Valley Intellectual Property (IP) group, is a strategic thinker who brings a broad knowledge base and creativity to provide practical advice and concrete implementations on difficult issues. David advises clients on significant disputes, from pre-litigation through appeal. He has a strong technical background in electronics, semiconductors and communications, along with a depth of understanding in civil procedure, trial strategy, licensing, negotiations and general IP-focused corporate representation. This diverse background, along with his hands-on approach, proves highly valuable when advising clients on significant disputes, offering implementable case-specific solutions.