About
A software engineer for over 35 years and former Apple engineer, Dave Howell focuses on Intellectual Property litigation and contract disputes. He has spoken at a number of conferences, including Apple’s WWDC (World-Wide Developer Conference), NAB (National Association of Broadcasters), and One More Thing (an Australian mobile developers conference), and has given guest lectures at Portland State University (Engineering Management and Computer Science), and the University of Phoenix.
EXPERIENCE
Mr Howell has worked as a lead software engineer or software engineering executive for over 35 years. He has written code and managed development on a variety of platforms, including macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Sony Playstation, Samsung Bada, the web (front and back ends), and hardware peripherals. His experience includes six years as an engineering executive at Apple Inc. In 2002, Mr Howell sold the intellectual property of his first startup, Pablo Media, to Apple Inc. In 2008, he founded Avatron, a leading developer of apps and peripheral hardware for iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows.
EDUCATION
Mr Howell holds the following degrees:
Master of Legal Studies, Washington University School of Law
MS in Computer Science, Portland State University
MBA, Cornell University
BS in Computer Science & Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, with High Honors
BA in Music, Case Western Reserve University, Magna Cum Laude
PATENTS
US 10,706,815 Accelerated secondary display system
US 10,163,422 Accelerated secondary display system
US 9,058,759 Virtual display device drivers compatible with Windows display driver model
US 7,643,037 Method and apparatus for titling by applying effects to computer-generated characters
US 7,594,180 Method and apparatus for titling by presenting computer-generated characters
US 8,694,888 Method and apparatus for titling
US 7,199,805 Method and apparatus for titling
US 7,483,041 Method and apparatus for titling
LITIGATION SUPPORT
Mr Howell is available as an Expert Witness for Software-related litigation and as a Strategic Consultant. He can be helpful with claim construction, source code review, and expert reports, depositions, and testimony about infringement and patent invalidity. For 15+ years, he was the Founder and CEO of Avatron, a leading developer of apps and peripherals for mobile devices and desktop computers. Under his leadership, Avatron has developed and marketing dozens of apps for iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows, including two Top Selling iOS apps, with millions of satisfied users. He is currently the CEO of the App Group (a software R&D firm) and of the Expert Guild (a network of experienced expert witnesses).