David Dan Smith

Patent and Licensing Strategist - Lenovo, SEP Creator, Inventor, Innovation Coach, Certified Patent Practitioner (CPP), NAPP President, Former Special Assistant Attorney General (SAAG) for Colorado

Boulder, Colorado, United States

About

Experienced founder with a demonstrated history of working in the global patent law practice and innovation. Strong entrepreneurship professional skilled in business focused patent strategy, legal research, ideation, patent advocacy and non-profit work. Avid rock climber, pilot, sailor, scuba diver, woodturner, inventor, and patent holder.

Experience

  • National Association of Patent Practitioners (NAPP) (4 yrs)
    • President
      Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr

    • Vice President
      Jul 2023 - Present · 3 yrs

    • Member Board Of Directors
      Jul 2022 - Present · 4 yrs

  • Patent and Licensing Strategist at Lenovo
    Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

    Work on Lenovo's and Motorola Mobility's Standard Essential Patent (SEP) and Non-Essential Patents (NEP) licensing team.

  • Chair - Advocacy Committee at National Association of Patent Practitioners (@NAPP)
    Mar 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 4 mos

  • Founder-Owner at The Spot Bouldering Gym
    2000 - Present · 26 yrs 6 mos

  • Special Assistant Attorney General (SAAG) for the State of Colorado at The State of Colorado Attorney General's Office
    Mar 2024 - Sep 2024 · 7 mos

    Dan Smith provides Patent Services for the State of Colorado.