- 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.
- Represented respondent Diebold in an 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 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 defendants against a claim of patent infringement. Activelight v. Dunkin' Donuts, Smashburger, Wendy's, Nos. 1:13-cv-01597, 1757, 1758 (D. Del.).
- 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 respondent Nokia against InterDigital in multiple cases 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 Volusion in proceedings to invalidate two Versata patents. Volusion, Inc. v. Versata Software, Inc. et al., Nos. CBM2013-00017, CBM2013-00018, Patent Trial and Appeal Board.
合夥人,
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 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.
- Represented a patent owner in the assertion of patent rights related to prelubricated cable. Southwire Company v. Encore Wire Corporation and Cerro Wire Inc.; No. 6:09-cv-00289 (E.D. Tex.).
- Represented St. Luke's in an appeal related to a copyright and trademark infringement matter. St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute, P.A. v. Sanderson, et al., No. 08-cv-01849 (11th Cir.).
- Represented SunTrust in patent infringement litigation related to object-oriented software. DataTern, Inc. v. Allstate Corp. et al., No. 2:09-cv-00178 (E.D. Tex.).
- Represented Nokia in patent infringement litigation related to smart phone technology. Aloft Media, LLC v. Nokia Inc. et al., No. 2:08-CV-00099 (E.D. Tex.).
- Represented several defendants in multidistrict patent litigation. In re Katz Interactive Call Processing Patent Litigation, 2:07-ML-01816-RGK-FFM (C.D. Cal.).
David Frist is a partner in the firm’s Intellectual Property Litigation Group. David's practice includes all areas of intellectual property litigation and counseling, with a particular emphasis on patent litigation and enforcement. He has represented clients in patent infringement lawsuits in federal district courts across the United States, including cases involving telecommunications, computer software and various mechanical devices. David was recently 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 received his J.D., magna cum laude, in 2007 from the University of Georgia School of Law, where he served as notes editor of the Georgia Law Review and was inducted into the Order of the Coif. Prior to attending law school, David worked as a senior product engineer for a technology company that developed web-based applications for retail companies. In 2002, David earned his B.A. in computer science from Duke University.
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Press Release February 28, 2025Alston & Bird Once Again Honored by Patexia as an ITC Market LeaderAlston & Bird has been ranked the No. 1 best-performing firm overall representing complainants and respondents in Section 337 investigations conducted by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC).Press Release February 28, 2025Alston & Bird Once Again Honored by Patexia as an ITC Market LeaderAlston & Bird has been ranked the No. 1 best-performing firm overall representing complainants and respondents in Section 337 investigations conducted by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC).
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Press Release February 3, 2025Alston & Bird Recognized as a Patent Litigation Leader by PatexiaAlston & Bird has been recognized by Patexia as a market leader for patent litigation. In its 2025 Patent Litigation Report identifying the top 250 patent litigation law firms and attorneys, Alston & Bird is recognized among the top 10 most active firms and top 15 best-performing firms.Press Release February 3, 2025Alston & Bird Recognized as a Patent Litigation Leader by PatexiaAlston & Bird has been recognized by Patexia as a market leader for patent litigation. In its 2025 Patent Litigation Report identifying the top 250 patent litigation law firms and attorneys, Alston & Bird is recognized among the top 10 most active firms and top 15 best-performing firms.
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Press Release June 11, 2024Alston & Bird Earns Broad Recognition in 2024 IAM Patent 1000For the thirteenth consecutive year, Alston & Bird has been recognized as a global leader in patent law by Intellectual Asset Management in its annual IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Professionals.Press Release June 11, 2024Alston & Bird Earns Broad Recognition in 2024 IAM Patent 1000For the thirteenth consecutive year, Alston & Bird has been recognized as a global leader in patent law by Intellectual Asset Management in its annual IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Professionals.
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Press Release April 12, 2024Alston & Bird Secures Jury Verdict Defeating Claims of Patent Infringement Against NokiaAlston & Bird successfully defended Nokia of America Corp. against allegations that its router products infringed four patents owned by Smart Path Communications. On April 5, an Eastern District of Texas jury cleared Nokia of all claims of infringement, finding one patent not infringed, one patent invalid, and one patent invalid and not infringed. The Court held a fourth asserted patent not infringed and granted summary judgment prior to the trial. The result is that Nokia was found not liable on all four asserted patents.Press Release April 12, 2024Alston & Bird Secures Jury Verdict Defeating Claims of Patent Infringement Against NokiaAlston & Bird successfully defended Nokia of America Corp. against allegations that its router products infringed four patents owned by Smart Path Communications. On April 5, an Eastern District of Texas jury cleared Nokia of all claims of infringement, finding one patent not infringed, one patent invalid, and one patent invalid and not infringed. The Court held a fourth asserted patent not infringed and granted summary judgment prior to the trial. The result is that Nokia was found not liable on all four asserted patents.
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Press Release March 6, 2024Alston & Bird Honored Again by Patexia as an ITC Market LeaderAlston & Bird has been ranked the No. 1 best performing firm overall representing complainants and respondents in Section 337 investigations conducted by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC).Press Release March 6, 2024Alston & Bird Honored Again by Patexia as an ITC Market LeaderAlston & Bird has been ranked the No. 1 best performing firm overall representing complainants and respondents in Section 337 investigations conducted by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC).
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In the News June 23, 2023Law360 | Gilstrap Clears AT&T, Verizon Before Cell Tower Patent TrialBrady Cox, David Frist, John Haynes, Ross Barton, Tom Davison, Ted Stevenson, Emily Welch, Adam Ahnhut, Matt Turk, and Shaleen Patel are noted for representing AT&T and Verizon.In the News June 23, 2023Law360 | Gilstrap Clears AT&T, Verizon Before Cell Tower Patent TrialBrady Cox, David Frist, John Haynes, Ross Barton, Tom Davison, Ted Stevenson, Emily Welch, Adam Ahnhut, Matt Turk, and Shaleen Patel are noted for representing AT&T and Verizon.
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Press Release March 6, 2023Alston & Bird Honored Once Again as an ITC Market Leader by PatexiaAlston & Bird has been honored once again by Patexia Inc. as a market leader representing respondents and complainants in Section 337 investigations conducted by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC).Press Release March 6, 2023Alston & Bird Honored Once Again as an ITC Market Leader by PatexiaAlston & Bird has been honored once again by Patexia Inc. as a market leader representing respondents and complainants in Section 337 investigations conducted by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC).
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In the News December 19, 2022Law360 | Ericsson Settles EDTX Patent Suit Before Jan. TrialTed Stevenson, Adam Ahnhut, David Frist, Nick Tsui, and Michael Deane are noted for successfully representing Ericsson Inc. in patent litigation before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.In the News December 19, 2022Law360 | Ericsson Settles EDTX Patent Suit Before Jan. TrialTed Stevenson, Adam Ahnhut, David Frist, Nick Tsui, and Michael Deane are noted for successfully representing Ericsson Inc. in patent litigation before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.
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In the News December 9, 2022Law360 | Apple and Ericsson Cut Deal to End EDTX, ITC FightsBryan Lutz, Ross Barton, Ted Stevenson, John Haynes, David Frist, Adam Swain, Michael Deane, Darlena Subashi, and Adam Ahnhut are mentioned for representing Ericsson Inc. in patent litigation before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.In the News December 9, 2022Law360 | Apple and Ericsson Cut Deal to End EDTX, ITC FightsBryan Lutz, Ross Barton, Ted Stevenson, John Haynes, David Frist, Adam Swain, Michael Deane, Darlena Subashi, and Adam Ahnhut are mentioned for representing Ericsson Inc. in patent litigation before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.
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In the News April 22, 2021Global Legal Chronicle | Hyosung TNS, Inc., v. Diebold Nixdorf, Inc.Keith Broyles, David Frist, Joshua Weeks, and Lindsay Church are noted for representing Diebold Nixdorf Inc. in a victory over Nautilus Hyosung in a patent dispute before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas.In the News April 22, 2021Global Legal Chronicle | Hyosung TNS, Inc., v. Diebold Nixdorf, Inc.Keith Broyles, David Frist, Joshua Weeks, and Lindsay Church are noted for representing Diebold Nixdorf Inc. in a victory over Nautilus Hyosung in a patent dispute before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas.
律師資格
- Georgia
- 美國專利商標局
學歷
- University of Georgia (法學博士, 2007)
- 杜克大學 (學士學位, 2002)