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David Sanker

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Founder at SankerIP
📍 San Francisco Bay Area, United States

David Sanker is the founder of SankerIP, a boutique patent firm specializing in AI and software. He combines his unique background as a mathematician, software engineer, and former patent litigator to build robust patent portfolios. A two-time “Top AI Attorney” honoree, he holds both a J. D. and a Ph. D. from UC Berkeley.

Davids career path reflects a deep intellectual curiosity, transitioning from academia to software architecture and finally to patent law. He is also a published author of book chapters on AI and intellectual property, and has even written a childrens book, showcasing a creative and multifaceted personality beyond his technical and legal work.

He is a former Guinness World Record holder for memorizing 10, 000 digits of π, a feat he accomplished in junior high school.

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Experience
35 Years
Current Role
Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
San Francisco Bay Area, United States
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Priorities

Topics David cares about

AI & IP Law
He is a recognized thought leader, author, and speaker on the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property, which he terms "AI ∩ IP®".
Patent Strategy
He leverages his past experience in patent litigation to inform how he drafts stronger, more defensible patent claims for high-tech and life sciences companies.
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Career

Work history

2-2024
Founder
SankerIP
6-2005 - 1-2024
Patent Law Attorney
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
5-1992 - 7-2004
Senior Software Architect
ProBusiness (now ADP)
8-1989 - 5-1992
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Holy Names University
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Media appearances

SankerIP's David Sanker Featured in USA Today Spotlight for Deep .... Featured in Yahoo Finance
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SankerIP Founder David Sanker Explores the Legal Risks Associated with AI Use and Content Generation. Featured in USA Today
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Education
2004 - 2007
J.D.
University of California, Berkeley - School of Law
8-1983 - 6-1989
Ph.D.
University of California, Berkeley
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