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William R. Samuels

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About William

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.

Practice areas

LicensingLitigationIntellectual property
  1. Intellectual property: 80%

    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.

    13 years

  2. Litigation: 10%

  3. Licensing: 10%

    13 years

Languages spoken

Spanish, English

Contact

3 Park Avenue
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Scarinci Hollenbeck, Attorneys at Law

3 Park Avenue
15th Floor
New York, NY, 10016

Scarinci Hollenbeck

Scarinci Hollenbeck

Scarinci Hollenbeck, Attorneys at Law

315 Montgomery Street
Suite 900
San Francisco, CA, 94104

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
NYCurrently registered 200807/11/2019
CAActive200609/26/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Rising StarSuperLawyers2016
Rising StarSuperLawyers2015
Rising StarSuperLawyers2014
Rising StarSuperLawyers2013
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Intellectual Property, Copyright and Trademark AttorneyScarinci Hollenbeck, Attorneys at Law2017 - Present
MemberW.R. Samuels Law2010 - 2017
AssociateLaRiviere, Grubman & Payne2007 - 2010
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
New York State Bar AssociationCo-chair, Trademark Committee2012 - Present
New York State Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law SectionExecutive Committee2012 - Present
New York City Bar AssociationMember2010 - Present
NEW MATTER: IP Journal of California Bar AssociationArticles Editor2010 - Present
International Trademark AssociationMember2007 - Present
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
"NEW MATTER," Volume 38, Number 1TELLER v. DOGGE: When Two Magicians Duel Over the Secret to an Iconic Illusion, They Conjure a Copyright Infringement Lawsuit2013
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Emory University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2006
University of PennsylvaniaMA - Masters2000
Georgetown UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts1997
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
IP Trademark Committee RoundtableIP Licenses in Bankruptcy2013
Brooklyn Bar Association CLETo Copy or Not to Copy2012
"Basics of IP Law"Trademark Law2012
NYSBA CLEPolicing Your Brand On The Internet: How to Protect & Defend What Is Yours2011
LectureLegal Considerations for Freelancers2011
Guest LecturerTrade Secrets, Misappropriation and Enforcement2009

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Forward thinking IP Advice

Posted by anonymousMon Jan 19 2009

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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Somair Alam, General practice Attorney on Feb 13, 2017
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An exceptional litigation attorney whose reputation speaks for itself. Highly recommended lawyer.

Everett Carbajal, Business Attorney on Aug 27, 2016
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".

Kenneth Katz, Litigation Attorney on Jan 24, 2015
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.

Ricardo Bernard, Venture capital Attorney on Mar 29, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.

Evan White, Employment and labor Attorney on Mar 16, 2013
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Ian Scott, Immigration Attorney on Jan 28, 2013
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Nicholas Scardigli, Discrimination Attorney on Mar 11, 2010
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Bill has provided me and my colleagues invaluable counseling on complex IP-related issues and I fully intend on seeking his advice in the future

Theresa Wasilausky, Patent application Attorney on Sep 22, 2009
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.

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