I originally became interested in Intellectual Property though my experience as a mechanical engineer, working in the field of research and development for a Tier 1 supplier in the automotive industry. I worked as a mechanical engineer for 13 years and was named as an inventor on 24 granted U.S. patents. After several meetings with patent attorneys for the preparation of some of the patent applications, I decided to go to law school. I continued to work during the day and earned my law degree and masters of law degree going to law school in the evenings.
I am originally from Howell, N.J. I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Kettering University in Flint, MI. After graduating from college I worked in Wooster, OH at LUK USA LLC for my entire career as an engineer. After graduating from The University of Akron School of Law in Akron, OH, I decided to move to St. Petersburg, FL for the sunshine, the beautiful beaches, and vibrant city. I have been extremely happy with the choice of St. Petersburg and don't plan on leaving.
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Languages spoken
German, English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 2012 | 12/20/2020 |
Legal answers | 5 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Board Certified - Intellectual Property Law | Florida Bar | 2019 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Senior Intellectual Property Attorney | Maxey Law Offices, PLLC | 2013 - Present |
Law Clerk | Alvin Rockhill - Patent Attorney | 2011 - 2013 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Sarasota County Bar Association | Member | 2019 - Present |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida | Admitted to Practice | 2018 - Present |
United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida | Admitted to Practice | 2016 - Present |
Barney Masterson American Inn of Court | Public Relations Chair | 2014 - Present |
St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce | N/A | 2014 - Present |
United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida | Admitted to Practice | 2014 - Present |
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Florida Bar | N/A | 2013 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Stetson Law Review | The Intersection of Intellectual Property and Government Law | 2019 |
Stetson Journal of Advocacy and the Law | Protecting Innocent Infringers of Naturally Reproducing Patented Organisms | 2015 |
Paraclete magazine | Human Authorship Requirement of Copyright Law | 2015 |
Paraclete magazine | Attention Trademark Owners: the Internet is Expanding | 2014 |
Paraclete magazine | Sherlock Holmes and Copyright Protection of Fictional Characters | 2014 |
Paraclete magazine | The Marvel of Work for Hire | 2013 |
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School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Akron School of Law | Doctor of Law (J.D.) | 2012 |
University of Akron School of Law | LL.M - Master of Laws | 2012 |
Kettering University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1999 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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St. Petersburg Bar Association Employment Law Section CLE | Employer and Employee Ownership of Intellectual Property | 2017 |
St. Petersburg Bar Association CLE | Best Practices for Intellectual Property in Business Transactions | 2014 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Leading Edge Products, Inc. v. Moonsoft International, Inc. et al | Settled |
Diamonds Direct USA, Inc. v. Diamonds Direct, Inc. | Settled |
JVMAX, Inc. v. ESR Performance Corp. | Obtained Order Cancelling the Trademark - Currently under Appeal |
NST Global, LLC v. Ewer Enterprises LLC et al | Settled |
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Fri Dec 05 2014
Samuel Cooley, Intellectual property Attorney on Apr 3, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have worked with Mr. Brees on several matters at Maxey-Fisher, PLLC, and his knowledge and skills in intellectual property law are quite impressive. As a holder of several patents in his own name, his scientific savvy and technical knowledge allows him to quickly assess complex matters for clients in pursuing trademarks, patents, and copyrights. He is a zealous advocate for his clients in intellectual property litigation, and I consistently impressed his ability to think outside the box and pursue novel litigation strategies.
Brittany Maxey-Fisher, Intellectual property Attorney on Apr 3, 2019
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
Bill is an exceptional Intellectual Property attorney. As an inventor himself with an engineering background, he views complex cases in a unique way and crafts creative solutions for our clients.
Ahmad Yakzan, Intellectual property Attorney on Jan 23, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.