- Represented Ericsson, Nokia, AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile in patent infringement actions brought by Pegasus Wireless Innovation LLC, asserting sixteen 4G and 5G patents. Pegasus Wireless Innovation v. AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile, No. 2:23-cv-00640-JRG (lead case) (E.D. Tex).
- Represented complainant Ericsson in multiple ITC Investigations related to cellular and video coding technology. See, e.g., Certain Electronic Computing Devices, and Components and Modules Thereof, Inv. No. 337-TA-1387 (ITC).
- Represented complainant Nokia in a patent litigation dispute related to video coding technologies. In the Matter of Certain Video Capable Electronic Devices, Including Computers, Streaming Devices, Televisions, and Components and Modules Thereof, Inv. No. 337-TA-1380 (ITC).
- Represented complainant Nokia in a patent litigation dispute related to video coding technologies. In the Matter of Certain Video Capable Electronic Devices, Including Computers, Streaming Devices, Televisions, Cameras, and Components and Modules Thereof, Inv. No. 337-TA-1379 (ITC).
- Represented AT&T and Nokia in a patent infringement action brought by Iarnach Technologies Ltd. concerning fiber-optic network services. Iarnach Technologies Ltd. v. AT&T Corp. et al., No. 2:23-cv-00231 (E.D. Tex.).
- Represented Nokia in a patent infringement lawsuit brought by Correct Transmission LLC related to router technology. Correct Transmission, LLC v. Nokia Corporation et al., No. 2:22-cv-00343 (E.D. Tex.).
- Represented Nokia in a patent infringement action brought by Smart Path Connections LLC related to router technology. Smart Path Connections, LLC v. Nokia Corporation et al., No. 2:22-cv-00296 (E.D. Tex.).
- Represented Ericsson, Nokia, AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile in a patent infringement action brought by Wireless Alliance LLC asserting 4G and 5G cellular patents. Wireless Alliance, LLC v. Verizon Communications, Inc. et al., No. 2:23-cv-00097-RWS-RSP (E.D. Tex.); Wireless Alliance, LLC v. AT&T Mobility LLC et al., No. 2:23-cv-00095-RWS-RSP (E.D. Tex.); Wireless Alliance, LLC v. T-Mobile US, Inc. et al., No. 2:23-cv-00096-RWS-RSP (E.D. Tex.).
- Represented Ericsson, Nokia, AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile in a patent infringement action brought by Cobblestone Wireless LLC asserting 4G and 5G cellular patents. Cobblestone Wireless, LLC v. Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless, No. 2:23-cv-00382-JRG-RSP (E.D. Tex.); Cobblestone Wireless, LLC v. AT&T Services Inc. et al., No. 2:23-cv-00380-JRG-RSP (E.D. Tex.); Cobblestone Wireless, LLC v. T-Mobile USA, Inc., No. 2:23-cv-00381-JRG-RSP (E.D. Tex.).
- Represented defendant AT&T in a patent infringement action related to wireless communication technology. Mobility Workx, LLC v. AT&T Inc. et al., No. 4:23-cv-00594-ALM (E.D. Tex.).
- Represented Nokia, Ericsson, AT&T, and Verizon in a patent infringement action involving multiple wireless technologies. Howlink Global LLC v. Verizon Communications Inc. et al., No. 2:22-cv-00042-JRG-RSP (E.D. Tex.); Howlink Global LLC v. AT&T Inc. et al., No. 2:22-cv-00040-JRG-RSP (E.D. Tex.).
- Represented Ericsson in a patent infringement action involving wireless technologies. Collision Communications, Inc. v. Nokia Corporation et al., No. 2:21-cv-00308-JRG (E.D. Tex.).
- Represented defendant Nokia Corporation in patent infringement actions involving 4G and 5G cellular patents. Godo Kaisha IP Bridge 1 v. Nokia Corporation et al., No. 2:21-cv-00215-JRG, No. 2:21-cv-00213-JRG (E.D. Tex.) (E.D. Tex.).
- Represented respondents Nokia Corporation and Alcatel Submarine Networks in an action regarding submarine fiber-optic transmission systems. Certain Subsea Telecommunications Systems and Components Thereof, Inv. No. 337-TA-1098.
David S. Frist
Partner,
- Phone: +1 404 881 7874
- Email: david.frist@alston.com
With experience as a product engineer for a tech company, David is uniquely positioned to steer his clients through the complicated issues that arise in the intellectual property arena. His background in this industry, paired with his efficiency, makes David the right lawyer to handle his clients' patent litigation needs.
- Represented respondent Diebold in an ITC investigation relating to deposit automation technologies. Certain Automated Teller Machines, ATM Modules, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same, Inv. No. 337-TA-989 (ITC).
- Represented complainant Diebold in an ITC investigation relating to deposit automation technologies. Certain Automated Teller Machines, ATM Modules, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same, Inv. No. 337-TA-972.
- Represented NSN in eight co-pending district court actions relating to infrastructure and devices in a mobile telecommunications network. Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. v. T-Mobile, US Inc., et al., Nos. 16-cv-00052, -55, -56, -57 (E.D. Tex.); Nokia Solutions and Networks US LLC v. Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., Nos. 16-cv-00753, -754, -755, -756 (E.D. Tex.).
- Represented Nokia against Apple in separate ITC actions involving cellular communication chipsets and antenna design. Certain Electronic Devices, Including Mobile Phones, Tablet Computers, and Components Thereof, Inv. Nos. 337-TA-1038 and -1039.
- Represented Microsoft and Nokia against InterDigital in patent infringement litigation. InterDigital Communications v. Nokia Corporation, et al., No. 1:13-cv-00010 (D. Del.).
- Represented Microsoft and Nokia against InterDigital in multiple ITC investigations relating to wireless telecommunications. Certain Wireless Devices with 3G Capabilities and Components Thereof, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-800, and Certain Wireless Devices with 3G and/or 4G Capabilities and Components Thereof, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-868.
- Represented Nokia in defense of patent infringement claims relating to speech coding and GSM technology. WIAV Solutions, LLC v. Motorola, et al., No. 3:09-cv-00447 (E.D. Va.).
- Represented Nokia in patent infringement litigation against Apple over patents relating to computer and smart phone technology. Certain Electronic Devices, Including Mobile Phones, Portable Music Players, and Computers, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-701, Certain Mobile Communications and Computer Devices and Components Thereof, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-704, and Certain Personal Data and Mobile Communications Devices and Related Software, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-710.
David Frist is a partner in Alston & Bird’s Intellectual Property Litigation Group. He is an experienced litigator that has represented clients in patent infringement lawsuits in the International Trade Commission and federal district courts across the United States. David was named a 2019 “Client Service All-Star” in BTI Consulting Group’s annual survey of the nation’s top lawyers identified by corporate counsel as having “defined the new standard in client service excellence.” This prestigious designation is given to only 335 lawyers nationwide. David was also named to The Best Lawyers in America® in the areas of Litigation – Intellectual Property and Litigation – Patents. David was ranked by IAM Patent 1000 in 2025 for Litigation in Georgia and has earned recognition across multiple categories by Patexia since 2020.
Bar Admissions
- Georgia
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Education
- University of Georgia (J.D., 2007)
- Duke University (B.A., 2002)