Atty. David L. Cavanaugh

Atty. David L. Cavanaugh

Mr. David L.

Washington Washington 32 yrs experience 32 year
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About David L. Cavanaugh at a glance

David L. Cavanaugh is a Vice Chair, Intellectual Property Department based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Wilmerhale. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, m&a, trade secrets, and ip licensing. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1994) and District of Columbia registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2006). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 1994) and Villanova University (B.M.E. Washington, 1986). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. David L. Cavanaugh is a lawyer practicing proprietary information, due diligence, intellectual property and 5 other areas of law
  • David received a B.M.E. degree from Villanova University in 1986, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • David practices at WilmerHale in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

David L. Cavanaugh's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David L. Cavanaugh handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Trade Secrets

David L. Cavanaugh is one of 6,644 trade secrets attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trade secrets attorneys in District of Columbia →

IP Licensing

David L. Cavanaugh is one of 2,744 ip licensing attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip licensing attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David L. Cavanaugh

Where is David L. Cavanaugh's law office located?
David L. Cavanaugh's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Wilmerhale. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David L. Cavanaugh handle?
David L. Cavanaugh focuses on patent, ip, m&a, trade secrets, ip licensing. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has David L. Cavanaugh practiced law?
David L. Cavanaugh has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did David L. Cavanaugh go to law school?
David L. Cavanaugh earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.M.E. Washington, 1986).
How can I contact David L. Cavanaugh for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
George Washington University
- 1994
B.M.E. Washington
Villanova University
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1994
District of Columbia registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2006

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