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
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.
15 years
15 years
Languages spoken
Spanish, English
Scarinci Hollenbeck, Attorneys at Law
3 Park Avenue
15th Floor
New York, NY, 10016
Scarinci Hollenbeck, Attorneys at Law
315 Montgomery Street
Suite 900
San Francisco, CA, 94104
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| NY | Currently registered | 2008 | 05/25/2021 |
| CA | Active | 2006 | 05/14/2021 |
| Legal answers | 17 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2016 |
| Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2015 |
| Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2014 |
| Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2013 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Intellectual Property, Copyright and Trademark Attorney | Scarinci Hollenbeck, Attorneys at Law | 2017 - Present |
| Member | W.R. Samuels Law | 2010 - 2017 |
| Associate | LaRiviere, Grubman & Payne | 2007 - 2010 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Bar Association | Co-chair, Trademark Committee | 2012 - Present |
| New York State Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law Section | Executive Committee | 2012 - Present |
| New York City Bar Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
| NEW MATTER: IP Journal of California Bar Association | Articles Editor | 2010 - Present |
| International Trademark Association | Member | 2007 - Present |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| "NEW MATTER," Volume 38, Number 1 | TELLER v. DOGGE: When Two Magicians Duel Over the Secret to an Iconic Illusion, They Conjure a Copyright Infringement Lawsuit | 2013 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Emory University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2006 |
| University of Pennsylvania | MA - Masters | 2000 |
| Georgetown University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1997 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| IP Trademark Committee Roundtable | IP Licenses in Bankruptcy | 2013 |
| "Basics of IP Law" | Trademark Law | 2012 |
| Brooklyn Bar Association CLE | To Copy or Not to Copy | 2012 |
| NYSBA CLE | Policing Your Brand On The Internet: How to Protect & Defend What Is Yours | 2011 |
| Lecture | Legal Considerations for Freelancers | 2011 |
| Guest Lecturer | Trade Secrets, Misappropriation and Enforcement | 2009 |
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Sun Jan 18 2009
Hui Zeng, Intellectual property Attorney on Aug 21, 2020
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Mr. Samuels is a highly capable attorney committed to providing clients experienced, knowledgeable and aggressive representation. I endorse him without reservation.
Somair Alam, Litigation Attorney on Feb 12, 2017
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An exceptional litigation attorney whose reputation speaks for itself. Highly recommended lawyer.
Everett Carbajal, Intellectual property 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, Intellectual property Attorney on Jan 23, 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, Intellectual property Attorney on Mar 28, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Evan White, Intellectual property Attorney on Mar 16, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Ian Scott, Business Attorney on Jan 28, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Nicholas Scardigli, Intellectual property Attorney on Mar 10, 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, Intellectual property Attorney on Sep 22, 2009
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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.