David F. Wille

David F. Wille: Patent Litigation Analyst Summary

David F. Wille is a partner at Baker Botts L.L.P. with a broad intellectual property practice that centers on patent, trade secret, copyright, and trademark litigation. His litigation work encompasses a range of technologies, including software, semiconductors, and video surveillance equipment. The provided case data shows him representing clients on both sides of patent disputes, acting as lead counsel for the plaintiff in AlmondNet, Inc. v. Oath Holdings Inc. and as counsel for the defendant in Sampo IP, LLC v. Ambit Energy Holdings, LLC. This reflects a balanced practice, rather than a primary focus on either plaintiffs or defendants.

Mr. Wille has been involved in several notable cases. While he was counsel for AlmondNet in its suit against Oath (AOL/Yahoo), AlmondNet has also secured significant verdicts against other major tech companies in related litigation over its ad-tech patents, including a $122 million jury verdict against Amazon in 2024. On the defense side, Mr. Wille was part of a team that achieved a summary judgment of noninfringement for DriveCam in a case concerning video surveillance equipment and successfully represented Infineon in a patent dispute involving software for microprocessors. His practice also includes representing clients in trade secret litigation, such as securing a defense verdict for Dril-Quip after a four-week jury trial.

Throughout his career, Mr. Wille has been with Baker Botts. His practice extends beyond district court litigation to include appellate work and substantial experience in technology licensing and patent prosecution. Public records indicate he has commented on USPTO rules regarding patentable subject matter but do not show regular appearances in IPR or other PTAB proceedings. He also serves as an adjunct professor at The University of Texas School of Law, where he teaches patent law and intellectual property licensing.

Mr. Wille earned his law degree from the University of Michigan Law School and subsequently clerked for the Honorable Jerry Smith of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He is admitted to practice in Texas and before several federal courts, including the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.