David R. Josephs

Patent Prosecution & Counseling

Corporate & Business Transactions

Intellectual Property

Trademarks & Copyrights

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Hinckley Allen , Partner (2023 - Present)

Barlow, Josephs & Holmes, Ltd., Principal (1993 - 2023)

Niro, Scavone, Haller & Nico, Attorney (1991 - 1993), Law Clerk (1990 - 1991)

Hill, Van Santen, Steadman & Simpson, Law Clerk (1989)

United States Patent and Trademark Office, Patent Examiner, Group Art Unit 253 - Semiconductor Devices (1987 - 19880

American Intellectual Property Law Association

Boston Intellectual Property Law Association

Boston Patent Law Association

International Trademark Association

Rhode Island Bar Association

David Josephs is a Partner in Hinckley Allen’s Corporate & Business Transactions Group. Dave has been practicing intellectual property law for over 30 years. He has been recognized as one of The Best Lawyers in America® since 2007, and has been selected by Super Lawyers® for Intellectual Property in Rhode Island for 23 of the past 25 years. Before private practice, Dave was a patent examiner with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, examining patent applications in the field of semiconductor devices. His law practice prior to joining Hinckley Allen focused on patent and trademark prosecution, with experience in managing intellectual property portfolios of all sizes.

With a background in Electrical Engineering and experience as a patent examiner, Dave is well-equipped to handle all areas of technology to assist clients in protecting their inventions. He has extensive knowledge across a wide range of technical fields, such as aircraft turbine engines, computer software and hardware, medical devices, eyewear, and thermal management solutions. Dave has extensive experience in helping clients evaluate the patents of competitors to provide freedom to operate and design around analysis and opinions to avoid infringement. Also, a significant portion of Dave’s practice is focused on evaluating and clearing clients’ trademarks, protecting them both domestically and throughout the world, and maintaining and managing their brand portfolios.

The John Marshall Law School (University of Illinois Chicago)

Juris Doctor

Union College

Bachelor of Science

Best Lawyers in America® (2007-2026)

Best Lawyers

Chambers USA (2021-2026)

Chambers and Partners

Patent Star (2024-2025)

Managing IP, IP Stars

Professional Excellence in the Law (2025)

Rhode Island Monthly

Super Lawyers, Rhode Island (2008-2019, 2022-2025)

Super Lawyers