Atty. Robert David Ward

Atty. Robert David Ward

Robert Ward counsels startup companies, venture capital firms, and global technology leaders on intellectual property (IP) and technology related matters including strategic patent counseling, IP due diligence, and technology transactions. He is recognized as a go-to health care and Artificial Intelligence (AI) attorney with broad experience across various medtech and digital health technologies.

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About Robert David Ward at a glance

Robert David Ward is a Shareholder based in San Diego, California, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Their practice focuses on patent, business, ip, and health care. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court for the Central District of California U.S. Patent and Trademark Offi (2014). Educated at Notre Dame Law School J.D. (—) and Loyola Marymount University M.S. Mechanical Engineering University of Southern California B.S. Mechanical Engineering (—). Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, Board of Directors, Orange County Intellectual Property Law Association (OCIPLA), 2024-Present. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Robert Ward counsels startup companies, venture capital firms, and global technology leaders on intellectual property (IP) and technology related matters including strategic patent counseling, IP due diligence, and technology transactions
  • He is recognized as a go-to health care and Artificial Intelligence (AI) attorney with broad experience across various medtech and digital health technologies
  • With a bachelor’s and master’s degree in engineering, Robert also regularly works with companies in the robotics, automation, manufacturing, e-commerce, filtration/purification, and electromechanics space
  • Leveraging his engineering background, Robert works closely with clients to identify and protect core aspects of their technology with an emphasis on developing robust patent portfolios and resilient IP strategies that can withstand the scrutiny of diligence and litigation
  • He is routinely relied upon by venture capital firms and companies alike to prepare freedom-to-operate, invalidity, and patentability opinions
  • He also assists with all IP related aspects of mergers and acquisitions and has guided numerous medical device and artificial intelligence startup companies through exits
  • In addition, Robert has deep experience preparing and negotiating agreements involving intellectual property and related corporate transactions including licensing, acquisition, development, services, consulting, confidentiality, and various other agreements
  • He also has experience in intellectual property disputes including litigation before courts and the USPTO
  • Concentrations •Patent portfolio management and strategic counseling •IP due diligence for venture capital firms and companies •MedTech-medical devices, digital health, artificial intelligence (AI) •Intellectual property and technology transactions •Litigation and pre-litigation strategy

Practice Areas Explained

Robert David Ward's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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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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Health Care Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Diego are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert David Ward

Where is Robert David Ward's law office located?
Robert David Ward's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Greenberg Traurig, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert David Ward handle?
Robert David Ward focuses on patent, business, ip, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Robert David Ward practiced law?
Robert David Ward has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
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Education

Notre Dame Law School J.D.
- In Progress
Loyola Marymount University M.S. Mechanical Engineering University of Southern California B.S. Mechanical Engineering
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court for the Central District of California U.S. Patent and Trademark Offi
Admitted: 2014

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