David W. Nagle,

Patent Law

4.0 (1 reviews)

Louisville, Kentucky

27+ years experience

Stites & Harbison PLLC

Updated: Jan 02, 2026

Contact Information

502-587-3400

https://www.stites.com/attorneys/david-w-nagle-jr

400 West Market Street, Suite 1800, Louisville, KY 40202-3352

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Bio

David Nagle is a Registered Patent Attorney who has been with the Intellectual Property & Technology Service Group since its inception. He holds an advanced engineering degree, and his technical knowledge consistently allows him to better understand his clients' business needs and processes.David has extensive experience prosecuting domestic and foreign patent applications covering a wide range of subject matter, including consumer goods, mechanical devices, software and business methods. He also counsels clients on trademark and copyright issues, and he regularly negotiates and prepares licensing agreements and other contracts implicating intellectual property rights. David is recognized as a Certified Licensing Professional (CLP™), a designation which acknowledges licensing professionals who have demonstrated their experience and proficiency in licensing and the commercialization of intellectual property. David Nagle is a Registered Patent Attorney who has been with the Intellectual Property & Technology Service Group since its inception. He holds an advanced engineering degree, and his technical knowledge consistently allows him to better understand his clients' business needs and processes.David has extensive experience prosecuting domestic and foreign patent applications covering a wide range of subject matter, including consumer goods, mechanical devices, software and business methods. He also counsels clients on trademark and copyright issues, and he regularly negotiates and prepares licensing agreements and other contracts implicating intellectual property rights. David is recognized as a Certified Licensing Professional (CLP™), a designation which acknowledges licensing professionals who have demonstrated their experience and proficiency in licensing and the commercialization of intellectual property. David Nagle is a Registered Patent Attorney who has been with the Intellectual Property & Technology Service Group since its inception. He holds an advanced engineering degree, and his technical knowledge consistently allows him to better understand his clients' business needs and processes. David has extensive experience prosecuting domestic and foreign patent applications covering a wide range of subject matter, including consumer goods, mechanical devices, software and business methods. He also counsels clients on trademark and copyright issues, and he regularly negotiates and prepares licensing agreements and other contracts implicating intellectual property rights. David is recognized as a Certified Licensing Professional (CLP™), a designation which acknowledges licensing professionals who have demonstrated their experience and proficiency in licensing and the commercialization of intellectual property.

Practice Areas

Patent Law

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Trade Secrets Law, Louisville (2025)
Lawyer of the Year: Trade Secrets Law, Louisville (2023)
Lawyer of the Year: Patent Law, Louisville (2021)
Recognized: Patent Law
Recognized: Trade Secrets Law
Practice Area: Copyright Law
Practice Area: Litigation - Intellectual Property
Practice Area: Litigation - Patent
Practice Area: Technology Law
Practice Area: Trademark Law
Special Focus: Patent Prosecution
Martindale-Hubbell AV-Preeminent Peer Review Rated
Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business (2010-present)
Managing Intellectual Property, IP Stars (2013-present)
Kentucky Super Lawyers (2013-present)
Louisville Magazine Top Lawyers (2016)
Business First of Louisville, Forty Under 40 (2009)

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2017

Education

University of Louisville, J.D., graduated 1998
University of Louisville, BS, graduated 1994

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Reviews

Elizabeth Jackson

2 weeks ago

Expert guidance through a complex trade secrets dispute

Our company faced a serious situation when a departing employee attempted to take proprietary manufacturing processes to a competitor. We turned to David Nagle at Stites & Harbison, and his counsel was invaluable. His dual background in law and advanced engineering meant he immediately grasped the technical nuances of our case, which was crucial for both the cease-and-desist strategy and the subsequent negotiations. His recognition as a 'Lawyer of the Year' in Trade Secrets Law is clearly well-earned; his strategic approach was both assertive and pragmatic, leading to a favorable settlement that protected our core intellectual property without the need for protracted litigation. The only minor critique would be that during the initial, very busy phase, response times from his assistant could occasionally lag by a day. However, when communicating directly with David, his insights were always thorough and timely. For any business in Louisville navigating IP, patent, or trade secret issues, his 27 years of focused experience make him a top-tier choice.