David Gibbons, MBA, PE
Assistant Director - Physical Science Licensing
David recently finished his seventh year at UCSD, closing over 85 patent and copyright licenses during that time in the fields of network technology, semiconductors, telecommunications, advanced materials, bio-informatics, software, diagnostic medical devices and opto-electronics. David is also the recipient of the TTO "Licensing Officer Award" for outstanding performance in fiscal years 2005 and 2006.
David's completed transactions include foundational technology licenses for over a dozen spin-outs including Ortiva Wireless (3G content delivery); Blaze DFM (EDA tools); Fastrack Design (SPICE simulation tools); Scoperta Materials (advanced materials); Welken Wireless (multi-hop mesh networks); Awarepoint (asset tracking); app2you (Web 2.0 database software); Taaz.com (Web 2.0 consumer products); and StatRx (network managed medical equipment).
David came to UC San Diego after serving eight years as a Civil Engineer Corps Officer in the U.S. Navy. He is a Licensed Professional Electrical Engineer and holds an MBA degree.
On a personal note, David is a two-time finisher of the U.S. Outrigger Championship, a 31-mile open ocean canoeing endurance race from Catalina Island to Newport Beach, California.
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