David
Knight graduated with a degree in Electronic Engineering. He
practiced as an engineer for a number of years before being
recruited into the patent litigation group of a leading IP practice
to provide technical support in patent infringement actions. David
re-qualified as a solicitor and later joined a firm of patent
agents where, in addition to acting in patent litigation matters,
he gained experience of the filing of patent applications and
proceedings before the European Patent Office. David returned
to solicitors’ practice and after spending some years with a niche
IP practice he joined Field Fisher Waterhouse LLP as a partner in
May 2004.
Since qualifying as a solicitor in 1992 David has practised
IP law
exclusively. His practice has expanded from patents to cover
the full range of IP rights including trade
marks, designs and copyright. In addition to conducting
contentious matters, David advises on non-contentious matters
including IP due diligence and IP licensing agreements.
David is often invited to speak at conferences around the world
on patent and IP subjects. He also lectures on IP at the
Universities of Cambridge and Brunel.
David regularly writes articles for publications, and is the
editor of Field Fisher Waterhouse’s patents publication,
Innovate.
David is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and
Technology (IET) and a former Council member of the
Institution. He is a Member of the Worshipful Company of
Engineers, and Honorary Secretary of the Research & Development
Society. In addition David is a member of: Chartered
Institute of Patent Agents; Licensing Executives Society
(LES); The International Association for the Protection of
Industrial Property (AIPPI).