David Aldrich

Dave has extensive experience in all areas of patent, trademark, and copyright law, including prosecution, litigation, opinions, licensing, and counseling. His practice has canvassed a wide array of technological areas, such as optics, analytical instruments, and mechanical devices, including an emphasis on the medical field.

Dave has prosecuted hundreds of patent applications in many different technologies and has successfully argued multiple appeals before the Patent Trial & Appeal Board (PTAB). He also has significant experience with all types of disputed matters, including Inter Partes Reviews at the PTAB. Dave has obtained successful results for both plaintiffs and defendants in numerous litigations, ranging from summary judgment to appellate victories, as well as the negotiation of favorable settlements. He also has significant experience with pharmaceutical patents, including the preparation of Paragraph IV notice letters and the litigation of Hatch-Waxman ANDA cases.

Connecticut

State of Connecticut Judicial Branch

Since 2004

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Since 2002

Federal Circuit

Since 2003

U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado

Since 2009

U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut

Since 2005

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York

Since 2008

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

Since 2008

Founder, Partner

Forge IP, PLLC

2017 - Current

Member

St. Onge Steward Johnston & Reens LLC

2001 - 2017

Seton Hall University School of Law

J.D. (2001) | Law, Intellectual Property

1998 - 2001

Rutgers University - New Brunswick/Piscataway

B.A. (1998) | Physics; Philosophy

1991 - 1998

State Bar of Connecticut

Member

Current

LawPact

Member

2018 - Current

Activities: LawPact is a close-knit, international association of independent business law firms serving clients in all business law capacities, including litigation and transactional work, across a variety of industries. As a result, we are able to ensure that clients are provided with access to seamless legal advice for their business across most jurisdictions in the world.

Q. What are my options for resolving an image infringement dispute with Okularity demanding $212K, operating website not as business?

August 12, 2025

A: As always, it will depend on the details of your case, but based on what you've described so far, this is likely an unreasonable demand and you are being targeted. You should consult a qualified IP attorney to review the facts of your case and what has transpired to date, and then have them respond to the demand as your counsel. Copyright enforcers will often be very aggressive when they see their target is not represented by IP counsel.

Q. What is the average cost of filing a patent in Georgia, including USPTO fees and timeline?

August 11, 2025

A: Your state does not matter, as patent applications are prosecuted before the USPTO, which is a federal agency. However, the nature of your invention can matter significantly, so you will need to contact a qualified patent attorney directly, and provide them with a brief overview of your invention, in order to obtain a realistic estimate of the cost/timeline. There is a government fee (which could vary based on the number of claims your application has), there are usually illustrator fees (which will vary, in part depending on how many figures are needed), and there are drafting fees (which can vary significantly based on the nature and complexity of the technology).

You also have the option of conducting a patentability search before preparing and filing an application. This is optional and will also add costs.

A short discussion with a patent attorney about the nature of your invention will enable them to give you a much more accurate estimate of what kind of costs/timing you can expect. ... Read More

Q. How to trademark "TOPBOY" for a US clothing brand?

July 31, 2025

A: This will be an uphill battle, as there is currently a federally registered U.S. trademark for TOPBOY for retail services featuring clothing. If there are other names you are considering, you should consult a trademark attorney, who can give you a sense of whether there are already similar marks for similar goods, and can assist you in obtaining your own registration.