J. David Cabello

J. David Cabello is a seasoned patent litigation attorney with extensive experience in intellectual property disputes. His practice spans a range of technical areas, including personal computers, software, cellular telephone fields, and the energy sector. Cabello's background as an electrical engineer (Texas A&M University, B.S.) underpins his technical acumen, complemented by a J.D. from South Texas College of Law and an M.L.S. from Rice University. He is admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the U.S. Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and numerous U.S. District Courts, including the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas.

Cabello is a founding partner of Cabello Hall Zinda PLLC (CHZ Firm), established in 2021, focusing on intellectual property and commercial litigation. Prior to forming CHZ Firm, he was a founding partner of Wong, Cabello, Lutsch, Rutherford & Brucculeri LLP, an intellectual property boutique that was acquired by Blank Rome LLP in 2015. His career also includes experience as General Counsel for Compaq Computers and other start-up ventures. While his broader practice encompasses both plaintiff and defendant representation, his single tracked appearance was as Local Counsel for the plaintiff in Apple Inc. v. HBCU Messaging US LP with Gillam & Smith.

A notable outcome in his career includes his role in defending Inventec against a six-patent lawsuit brought by Samsung, where his firm successfully invalidated five of the six patents during pretrial work, leading to a favorable settlement for Inventec. Cabello's current firm, Cabello Hall Zinda, also lists Inter Partes & Post-Grant Reviews among its practice areas, indicating his involvement in PTAB proceedings. He is also recognized for his work as a mediator, arbitrator, and expert witness in various intellectual property matters.