David S. Cohen
Partner
Admitted to bar, 1975, Washington, D.C. Education: University of Pennsylvania (B.A., magna cum laude with honors in history, 1972; J.D., 1975). Member: American Bar Association; District of Columbia Bar Association. Experience: 1975-1979, Associate, vom Bauer, Coburn, Simmons & Turtle; 1979-present, Partner, Cohen Mohr.
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"We approach complex transactions in a more sophisticated way today because we've been working with the technology sector for 15 years. In 1980, we were helping clients like Tymshare lay the foundation for future generations of information-driven businesses. Technology transactions are infinitely more complicated today. Issues that weren't even on the horizon when we started -- like disseminating software over the Internet -- now require novel and innovative contractual protections. Although much has changed in the last 15 years, one thing has remained constant. As counsel to emerging technology companies, we stay focused on addressing cutting-edge business problems in creative and strategic ways."
"The ground rules for how the government buys and sells goods and services are constantly evolving. We want to help clients shape those ground rules as well as comply with them. By participating in the legislative process, our clients have been able to ensure a more competitive environment for procurement that anticipates future needs of the technology sector and reduces the cost of doing business with the federal government."
"The inventions and technology assets of many of our clients have been developed with government funding or support -- through cooperative research and development agreements or licenses of government-owned patents. Identifying a client's ownership interests or rights can be particularly complicated. Yet for the client, the imperative is quite clear. Get the deal done quickly, in a manner that protects our intellectual property interests worldwide and over the life of the technology. Companies have to turn on a dime when business opportunities arise. As their legal counsel, we have to respond just as quickly."
"A small team of lawyers can be extremely effective and efficient
in litigation. We've successfully represented clients in intense litigation,
with billions of dollars at stake, against much larger firms. We can
be more creative about integrating the client's in-house resources with
our own. We find ways of working with our clients as true partners.
In-house lawyers work in our offices for extended periods. We use technology
to coordinate work product and share documents electronically. We work
creatively to strengthen our clients' cases and improve our understanding
of their business needs."
--David Cohen
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COHEN MOHR LLP
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