I have worked with Bill on a number of issues ranging from forward looking IP strategy to infocement. He has been a great resource in both cases, and I would highly recomend him. He is trustworthy, honest, and thoughtful.
I concentrate on domestic and international trademark portfolio management, including trademark prosecution, enforcement efforts, as well as inter partes and ex parte TTAB proceedings. I also actively counsel clients on various copyright, trade secret, licensing, and other IP-related matters.
Before joining Scarinci Hollenbeck, I was the founding member of the law firm, W.R. Samuels Law PLLC, founded in 2011. The firm handled all aspects of domestic and international IP matters, including trademarks, copyrights, patents, IP enforcement and defense, IP licenses and agreements, domain names, software services, counterfeit protection, unfair competition, and IP counseling and audit services.
I began my legal career in San Francisco, CA, as outside general counsel to various startup companies, advising them on intellectual property, business strategies, and general corporate matters. I then spent three years at a California IP boutique advising clients on trademarks, copyright, design and trade dress protection, anti-counterfeiting and customs enforcement, trade secrets and unfair competition, as well as global licensing regimes.
I have worked with Bill on a number of issues ranging from forward looking IP strategy to infocement. He has been a great resource in both cases, and I would highly recomend him. He is trustworthy, honest, and thoughtful.
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Intellectual property Attorney | Aug 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Samuels is a highly capable attorney committed to providing clients experienced, knowledgeable and aggressive representation. I endorse him without reservation."
Intellectual property Attorney | Aug 27
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse Bill without reservation. He is a superb IP attorney whose skills are unmatched. His unique ability to deftly analyze and explain the fine details and big picture of his subject and the matters we've worked on together are why I call him "the Chess Master of IP"."
Intellectual property Attorney | Jan 23
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Bill is an excellent IP attorney. He has helped my clients with everything filing patents and trademarks to protecting their rights in TTAB and in court. He provides practical advice that keeps your legal and business goals in mind. I highly endorse him."
Intellectual property Attorney | Sep 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Bill is a colleague I previously worked with at an IP firm. He is an extremely dedicated attorney that is sincerely looking out for the client's best interests. His knowledge spans many subject areas, making him an all around great attorney. Whether it is technology licensing, trademark protection, or business counseling, Bill is always a great source for the current state of the law. He’s also very entertaining, which makes working with him always enjoyable."