David Gindler specializes in complex commercial litigation, with an emphasis on patent, trade secret, and related intellectual property disputes. His work spans a broad array of industries and technologies, ranging from biotechnology, medical devices, computer architecture, microprocessor design, and advanced semiconductor materials. Mr. Gindler has represented both established and emerging commercial and non-profit organizations, including Hewlett-Packard Company, Polycom, CooperVision, ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, PDL BioPharma, Columbia University, and City of Hope National Medical Center.

Mr. Gindler was one of the principal trial attorneys in City of Hope National Medical Center v. Genentech, Inc., in which Irell & Manella obtained a $500 million judgment—including $200 million in punitive damages—on behalf of City of Hope arising from Genentech’s failure to pay royalties owed on patents relating to fundamental technology that helped to create the biotechnology industry. The two month trial culminated with an express finding by the jury "of clear and convincing evidence that there was malice or fraud in Genentech’s conduct."

Mr. Gindler is also highly regarded for representing technology, entertainment, and multimedia companies and leading financial institutions in hotly contested matters concerning the protection of trade secrets and related rights. He frequently litigates cases requiring prompt injunctive relief to prevent misappropriation of trade secrets and proprietary information, as well as cases involving allegations of employee raiding and unfair competition. He has handled matters on behalf of a diverse group of clients, including MTV Networks, Paramount Pictures, Merrill Lynch, and Credit Suisse First Boston.

Although he resides in Southern California, Mr. Gindler practices on a nation-wide basis. He has litigated cases in the Northern District of California, the Eastern District of Texas, the Southern District of New York, the District of Massachusetts, the District of Delaware, the District of Oregon, the District of Minnesota, among many others. Mr. Gindler also supervises litigation with an international dimension, working with lawyers overseas on both commercial and patent disputes.

Mr. Gindler was selected for inclusion in Southern California "Super Lawyers" by Los Angeles Lawyer magazine every year the list has been published.  In 2008, the Los Angeles Daily Journal and San Francisco Daily Journal named Mr. Gindler one of California's leading patent litigators.

Mr. Gindler also serves as General Counsel to Irell & Manella.

Professional Activities

• Member of the Litigation, Intellectual Property Law, and Labor and Employment Law Sections of the American Bar Association, the State Bar of California, and the Los Angeles County Bar Association.

Bar & Court Admissions

• California
• United States Supreme Court, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, United States District Courts—Central , Southern, Eastern, and Northern Districts of California