About David
David Bennett earned a J.D. from Pepperdine University School of Law after completing a B.S. in Chemistry at Ball State University. His educational path mixes technical training and legal study. The combination gives him direct access to the scientific side of patent work and the doctrinal tools of the law.
Bennett joined Verhagen Bennett LLP and rose to the partnership in 2016. He has practiced at the firm through a period of steady change in patent law. His role as partner involves managing client matters, overseeing younger lawyers and participating in firm strategy. The partnership date marks a clear milestone in a career spent inside the patent bar.
He is admitted to practice in California and before the Federal Circuit. He is also a registered patent lawyer. Those credentials allow him to file and prosecute patent applications and to handle appeals in the Federal Circuit. At the same time, he advises clients on the interface of technical invention and legal protection rather than only drafting claims on paper.
Bennett’s training in chemistry informs how he evaluates patent disclosures and prior art. Technical familiarity can shorten the path to clear claim language and can make prior-art analysis more precise. Colleagues say he tends to prefer practical explanations when presenting complex science to judges, juries and clients. He balances an attention to technical detail with an awareness of litigation posture and business objectives.
At Verhagen Bennett LLP Bennett continues to work on patent matters that involve technical disclosures and legal strategy. He handles prosecution, counseling and appellate work that touch the patent system at both the Office and court levels. His current practice centers on patent prosecution, client counseling and appeals in the Federal Circuit.
