David Jon Wolfsohn is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, patents, copyrights and 3 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from Beloit College in 1974, and has been licensed for 36 years. David practices at Duane Morris LLP in Philadelphia, PA.
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Firm InformationPositionPartnerFirm NameDuane Morris LLP
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Representative Cases & TransactionsCasesRepresentative Matters: Moon Express v. Intuitive Machines (D. Del.). Obtained jury verdict on behalf of Intuitive Machines in a lawsuit over IP ownership
work performed on moon l
ing software
robotic space shuttle.
Wawrzynski v. H.J. Heinz Co., et al. (W.D. Pa.). Obtained defense verdict in dispute over ownership of ideas for Heinz's Dip
Squeeze ketchup package.
The Graham Company v. USI MidAtlantic & Haughey (3d Cir.) After two appeals to the Third Circuit
two (denied) petitions for cert., received affirmance of $30.4 million judgment based on jury award in copyright case claiming indirect profits under section 504(b) of the Copyright Act.
Yellow Pages Photos, Inc. v. Ziplocal LP
Yellow Pages Group, LLC (M.D. Fla.) Plaintiff obtained nominal jury award against our client where plaintiff was claiming $1.5 billion in damages. District court denied request for fees. Eleventh Circuit affirmed ruling on what constitutes a work for purposes of copyright statutory damages.
deCode v. Hakonarson et al. (E.D. Pa 2007). Obtained favorable settlement on behalf of The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
four scientists in trade secret/non-compete case.
US Office Products v. Allied Office Supplies Inc. et al. (D. Del.). Obtained preliminary injunction
$5.8 million settlement in corporate raid case involving theft of trade secrets on behalf of $1 billion office products company.
TruePosition v. Andrew Corp. (Del. Super. Ct.). Obtained high seven figure settlement in patent licensing dispute.
Nixon v. Commonwealth, 576 Pa. 385, 839 A.2d 277 (2003). Pro bono representation of rehabilitated ex-felons challenging constitutionality of employment ban
Supreme Court held ban unconstitutional.
Experience
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Bar Admission & MembershipsAdmissions1990, Pennsylvania
Supreme Court of the United States
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
MembershipsProfessional Activities
•fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers
•American Bar Association
- Co-Chair Regional Meetings Committee (2018-present)
- Section of Litigation, Division VI
-- Co-Director, 2016-2017
-- Co-Chair, Intellectual Property Litigation Committee
-- Co-Chair, Trial Evidence Committee, 2009-2012
•Federal Bar Association
- Treasurer, Eastern District of Pennsylvania Chapter
•The Copyright Society of the U.S.A.
- Philadelphia Chapter Chair, 2007-2009
•Philadelphia Bar Association Commission on Judicial Selection and Retention
- Member, Investigative Division
•Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas
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Education & CertificationsLaw SchoolUniversity of Chicago Law School
Class of 1988
J.D.
cum laude
Other EducationBeloit College
Class of 1974
B.A.
Villa Schifanoia Graduate School of the Fine Arts
Class of 1976
M.M.
Manhattan School of Music
Class of 1984
Doctor of Musical Arts
Order of the Coif
David Jon Wolfsohn
30 South 17th StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19103U.S.A.
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