William R. Samuels
also known as Bill Samuels
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About me
Languages spoken: Spanish, English
Practice areas
Licensed
- Intellectual Property: 80%10 years
- Licensing: 10%10 years
- Litigation: 10%
Payment
Fees:
Fixed (sometimes)
Payment types:
Cash, Check, Credit card
Attorney endorsements
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MoreI 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".
Everett Carbajal Business Attorney
Relationship: Worked together on matter
MoreBill 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.
Kenneth Katz Litigation Attorney
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Contact info
280 Madison Avenue
Suite 600
New York, NY, 10016
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| NY | Currently registered | 2008 | 07/10/2016 |
| CA | Active | 2006 | 08/24/2016 |
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| Legal guides |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Member | W.R. Samuels Law | 2010 - Present |
| 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 | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emory University School of Law | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2006 |
| University of Pennsylvania | English Literature | MA - Masters | 2000 |
| Georgetown University | English Literature | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1997 |
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| IP Trademark Committee Roundtable | IP Licenses in Bankruptcy | 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brooklyn Bar Association CLE | To Copy or Not to Copy | 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| "Basics of IP Law" | Trademark Law | 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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