David J. Hrina
Member
David is a business lawyer with an engineering background with an analytical approach to problem solving. He practices primarily in the fields of intellectual property, business law and environmental law. He helps individuals and businesses obtain, protect, monetize, enforce and defend their intellectual property including, patents, trademarks, copyrights and confidential information - the lifeblood of his clients' business.
Working collaboratively with his clients, David helps protect their intellectual property - what they worked so hard to create and build - in a cost-effective manner.
Contact Information
75 East Market Street, Akron, Ohio 44308Practice Areas
Education
The University of Akron School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude
Youngstown State University, M.S.C.E.; B.E.C.E.
Overview
In addition to advising his clients on Intellectual Property and business matters, David also helps individuals and businesses avoid, calculate and mitigate environmental risks associated with ownership and/or use of the real property. In many circumstances, David serves not only as his clients' business attorney but as their trustworthy advisor. He is able to prevent and resolve issues for business clients across different areas of the law to ensure they receive valuable, comprehensive legal counsel.
Representative Experience
- Prepares and prosecutes patent applications, trademark/service mark applications and copyright applications for clients located around the world
- Challenges and defends the validity of intellectual property rights, assists clients in the purchase/sale and licensing of intellectual property rights, and the preparation of various forms of opinions relative to intellectual property rights
- Litigates various intellectual property matters including patent, trademark, copyright and trade dress infringement, and the misappropriation of trade secrets
- Advises clients on day-to-day business matters and routinely drafts and negotiates a wide range of contracts on behalf of clients
- Involved in the creation, acquisition and sale of businesses and assets
- Advises clients on how to avoid, calculate and mitigate environmental risks associated with the ownership and/or leasing of real property
- Served as an engineer in the Ohio Department of Transportation ("ODOT") where he was responsible for the development of the District Four Annual Work Plan (with an annual construction budget of over $80 million), and developed a computer-based prioritization system to track deficient bridges and pavements around the State of Ohio
Professional Honors & Awards
- Lawyer of the Year - Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, The Best Lawyers in America® (2022)
- The Best Lawyers in America® (2017-2025)
- Trademark Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers in America® (2020)
- Super Lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers® (2015-2025)
- Rising Star, Ohio Super Lawyers® (2005-2006, 2009-2010)
- Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating of "high" or "very high" legal ability and very high ethical standards as established by confidential opinions from members of the Bar
- Client Service All-Star, BTI Consulting Group (2019)
- Silver Mug for Excellence in Government, ODOT (1997)
- Outstanding Employee of the Year, ODOT (1994, 1996 and 1997)
Professional & Civic Affiliations
- Past Adjunct Professor, The University of Akron School of Law (basic and intermediate legal communications)
- Past Board Member, Junior Achievement
Courts & Bar Associations
- Ohio Bar
- Akron Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Mahoning County Bar Association
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Intellectual Property Law Association
- U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio