David Cran

Practice Areas

David is a Partner and Head of IP and Tech at RPC. Experienced and commercially focussed, he works closely with clients to resolve their IP, technology and commercial issues and has significant experience in both disputes and transactions.

David advises on all areas of intellectual property, confidential information, IT/software and commercial issues. His work covers a wide range of industry sectors, including retail, financial services, insurance, IT/telecoms, media/digital media, energy, manufacturing and life sciences. David frequently advises on international matters, particularly involving the US, Europe and the Far East, including coordinating multi-jurisdictional disputes and deals.

Career

Trained Gouldens; qualified 2001; Jones Day 2003-2008; Reynolds Porter Chamberlain LLP 2008; partner 2009.

Professional Memberships

Member of the City of London Law Society (CLLS) IP Committee

Member of the International Trademark Association (INTA)

Member of the Society for Computers and Law (SCL)

Member of the ICT Arbitration Club

Supervising Solicitor on the London Litigation Solicitors Association (LSLA) list

Publications

David is co-author of Getting the Deal Through - Copyright global guide.