Kevin J. Davis, Ph.D.

Dr. Kevin Davis leverages his in-depth scientific knowledge to understand clients’ needs and goals and to serve as a formidable advocate on their behalf. He possesses a deep understanding of a variety of scientific and technical fields, including materials science, chemistry, biology, geology, nanotechnology, and upstream technologies. 

Before earning his law degree, Kevin was a geology professor and lead instructor at San Jacinto College in Pasadena, Texas, and interned with a Fortune 50 oil and gas company and the Harris County District Attorney’s Office’s Environmental Crimes Division in Houston. 

Kevin received a doctorate degree from Rice University where his work in geomicrobiology, performed in collaboration with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, earned several awards and grants. 

Kevin’s biomineralization research at Georgia Tech, where he earned his master’s degree, also won several awards and was published in the well-known journal Science. During this time, Kevin collaborated with the crystal growth group at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. 

Kevin also holds two bachelor degrees from the University of Virginia, one in chemistry with a specialization in biochemistry and one in biology. His undergraduate research focused on determining the paleo diets of ancient human populations using Stable Isotope Ratio Analysis (SIRA).

• Prepared non-infringement, invalidity, and freedom-to-operate opinions for energy, medical device, and chemical clients.
• Drafted patent applications for pharmaceutical, energy, and medical device clients.
• Provided patent prosecution services for chemical, energy, and medical device clients.
• Provided technical support for patent interference work for pharmaceutical and medical device clients.
• Provided technical expertise as part of due diligence services to pharmaceutical clients.