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David Raymond Preston
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Biography
Patent Attorney with Ph.D. in biological sciences and graduate of the Patent Track at George Mason University School of Law in Arlington, Virginia. Former patent examiner at the USPTO, and experience with NCI/NIH in technology development and transfer. Former intern at the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. In house counsel at Aurora Biosciences, notably the GFP technologies of Nobel winner Roger Tsien who founded Aurora Biosciences (now Vertex). Long term patent attorney in San Diego, starting in 1996, working mostly in the fields of health, safety, and welfare. Very intersted in public health, including a variety of physical and psycological disorders.
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Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 250-350 per hour
Payment Methods
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Licensed in California for 29 years
State: California
Acquired: 1996
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2014
Location
David R. Preston, Ph.D., J.D., A.P.C.
10765 Wallingford Rd, San Diego, CA, 92126-2558
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2014.
Public reproval with/duties issued in CA, 2014
updated on 06/27/2019A censure or reprimand issued by the Supreme Court or the State Bar Court that is not a matter of public record unless imposed after the initiation of formal disciplinary proceedings. No period of suspension is imposed. The reproval may be imposed with duties or conditions.
David’s comment:
“Discipline related to DUI issues following wife's unexpected and sudden passing.”
Honors
2019
Notable: Very High Rating in Legal Ability & Ethical Standards, Martindale-Hubbell®
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Founder and Patent Attorney, David R. Preston, Ph.D., J.D., A.P.C.
1999 - 2018
Founder and Patent Attorney, David R. Preston & Associates, APC
1997 - 1999
Patent Attorney, Aurora Biosciences Corporation
1996 - 1997
Patent Attorney, Campbell & Florez
1995 - 1995
Intern, United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
1994 - 1996
Technology Development Specialist, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Office of Technology Development
1990 - 1994
Patent Examiner, United States Patent and Trademark Office
1989 - 1990
Visisting Scientist (Post Doc), United States Army
Education
1996
George Mason University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
University of Florida
PhD - Doctorate
1985
University of Florida
MS - Master of Science
1984
University of Florida
BS - Bachelor of Science
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