David Keston

David Keston

Senior Patent Attorney

Glasgow

David Keston understands the strategic value of patents to his clients: multinationals, SMEs and academia alike. His work for those clients in the drafting and prosecution of International, European, UK and US patent applications spans many areas of technology: specialising in computer networks, imaging, photonics, telecommunications systems, as well as consumer electronics and mechanical subject areas. David also advises in potentially contentious matters including: licensing, patent landscaping, ‘freedom to use’ and infringement issues. David is a member of the Litigation Committee of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA).

David joined Murgitroyd as part of the acquisition of Creation IP by Murgitroyd in April 2022.

David is based in our Glasgow Office.

  • CIPA
  • CIPA Litigation Committee

Key contributor to our Technology, Media & Telecoms Team awarded Gold by the Financial Times

Financial Times European Leading Patent Law Firms - 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023

David Keston “Keston is an electronics and computer-technology expert, boasting a commercial sensibility rare among his peers. Alongside his robust prosecution practice, he also offers transactional and licensing advice, with a keen eye on leveraging the strategic value of patrons’ intellectual assets.

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