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David J. Johnson, Ph.D. |
David has developed patent portfolios for both high-tech start-ups and large corporations. He is experienced in managing the end-to-end intellectual property life cycle, from developing IP to technology sales, and from patent drafting to licensing. He joined Perry+Currier Inc. from a major telecommunications carrier, where he drafted and prosecuted patent applications in all areas of telecommunications, including VoIP, mobility, and security applications.
David holds a Ph.D in Physics from Queen’s University, where his research focused on fabricating ultra-thin films using novel deposition techniques. David also held post-doctoral Humboldt, NSERC and Eastburn Fellowships, and investigated the solid-state properties of hard materials. He spent seven years in the flat-panel display industry, where he developed and managed IP around vacuum processes and optics.
EDUCATION
+ Doctor of Philosophy, Physics, Queen’s University+ Master of Science, Physics, Queen’s University
+ Bachelor of Science, Physics & Applied Math, University of Winnipeg
AWARDS
+ Eastburn Fellowship, 1996+ Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship, 1994
+ Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Post-Doctoral
Fellowship, 1994
+ Chancellor’s Gold Medal for Highest Standing in Science, University of Winnipeg, 1987
+ University Gold Medal in Physics, University of Winnipeg, 1987
MEMBER
+ Intellectual Property Institute of Canada, Associate Member (IPIC)+ Licensing Executive Society (LES)
+ American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)