ATTORNEYS

Biochemistry
Cell immunology
Small molecule and cell biology
Mechanical, including oil field technology and service tools
Medical devices
Complex mechanical applications related to downhole applications and methods
Chemical, including applications related to the polymer arts and agricultural chemicals and equipment; and electrical, including computer programs and semiconductors
Bill also worked as a patent attorney for a Fortune 500 firm, where he performed due diligence for clients; assessment of portfolios for acquisition of new technologies and assessing the patent positions of the entities for acquisition; negotiating and reviewing contracts; drafting and advising on Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) procedures; and conducting intellectual property related training to maximize the capture of the company’s IP.
Bill enjoys reading and is a voracious gardener. When he and his family travel, they enjoy camping, hunting, fishing and mountain climbing, particularly in northern Utah’s High Uintas. He is active in St. Martins Episcopal Church, Texas Master Naturalists, Houston Zoo, Houston Wellness Project and Sharks-R-Us (a Houston Rodeo Bar-B-Q team), and is a master mason in the Freemasons.
ADMISSIONS
- State Bar of Texas
- State Bar of Utah
- United States Patent and Trademark Office
- U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Western and Eastern Districts of Texas
- U.S. District Court of Utah
- 5th Circuit Court of Appeals
- Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- State Bar of Texas Editor for the Texas Intellectual Property Law Journal
- Amicus Committee member for HIPLA
- Giles Rich Moot Court Southern Region AIPLA Coordinator
- Society of Petroleum Engineers (2005 to the present)
- American Intellectual Property Law Society
- The Houston Intellectual Property Law Association
- Houston Bar Association
- Houston Trial Lawyers Association
- Board Member, Aggie Angel Network, Texas A&M University Engineering and Entrepreneurship Steering Council
COMMUNITY
- General Counsel and Board Member, The Houston Wellness Project
- St. Martins Episcopal Church
- Houston Striders running club
- Texas Master Naturalists
- Houston Zoo
- Sharks-R-Us (a Houston Rodeo Bar-B-Q team)
- Freemasons – Master Mason
- Homeless on Houston, volunteer lawyer
EDUCATION
- South Texas College of Law, J.D.
- Texas A&M University, B.S., Chemistry; L-1: Corps of Cadets