David McClure

Attorney Background

David McClure brings a rare scientific acumen and legal insight to his work at Montague Law in Kentucky. Before entering the legal field in 2001, David worked as a software developer and scientist, experience that now informs his legal practice.

As a former Chief Scientific Officer and Director of Regulatory Affairs for various companies, David has overseen product launches, FDA approvals, and major business negotiations. That hands-on experience in tech and biotech informs counsel that holds up legally and makes sense commercially.

David advises decision-makers at the early stages of innovation, guiding them toward strategic, informed choices that maximize market potential. He has led commercialization efforts for federally funded innovations and has represented companies before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office and the FDA, particularly in the biotechnology, medical devices, and software sectors.

Experience & Areas of Focus

David McClure’s work spans across industries, including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, software, and advanced materials. He has significant experience supporting public and private companies in patent litigation, advising on patentability, and ensuring compliance with FDA regulations. His scientific and legal experience has proven instrumental in the commercialization of breakthrough products, from brain-computer interfaces to periodontal diagnostics.

In addition to his legal practice, David’s contributions to the industry include advising major players in the regulatory landscape, drafting standard procedures for innovation transformations, and participating in high-profile negotiations with global companies like Abbott and Virbac.

Practice Areas

• Patent and Intellectual Property
• Business Law
• Contracts & Transactions
• FDA Legal Services
• Technology Transfer & Commercialization
• Industries Served

Honors & Awards

• Registered Patent Attorney, 2001
• Regulatory Affairs Certificate (RAC), 2002
• Robert A. Welch Foundation Fellow
• Commission on Academic Excellence Thesis Award, University of Louisville

Education

• J.D., University of Kentucky (Dorothy Salmon Scholar)
• Ph.D., Biochemistry, University of North Texas (Robert A. Welch Foundation Fellow)
• M.S., Anatomy, University of Louisville (Commission on Academic Excellence Thesis Award)
• A.B., History, Harvard University (Harvard College Scholar)

Bar & Court Admissions

• U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
• Kentucky (all Kentucky state courts)
• U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
• U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky

Professional & Civic Organizations

• American Bar Association (Intellectual Property and FDA Sections)
• Board Member, Kentucky Life Sciences Organization
• Board Member, BIO Alabama
• International Trademark Association (2010-present)
• Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO)
• Foresight Science & Technology Inc., Senior Consultant

David’s extensive background ensures that Montague Law helps guide innovation from conception to market, ensuring compliance and protection along the way.