William J. McNichol

Bill concentrates his practice in the representation of technology-based enterprises in a broad range of intellectual property matters, including the prosecution of patent applications, re-examination and reissues; trademark registration applications, oppositions and cancellation proceedings; and the preparation of patent validity and infringement opinions in anticipation of litigation and new product introduction.

Bill has an extensive background in drug, biotech and other medical technology intellectual property litigation, including patent, copyright, trade dress and trademark infringement matters in both the courts and U.S. International Trade Commission.

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Areas of Practice 1) Intellectual Property, 2) Patent Litigation, 3) Patent Prosecution and Acquisition/Portfolio Management, 4) Trademark Litigation, 5) Trademark Prosecution and Acquisition/Portfolio Management, 6) Life Sciences Intellectual Property and 7) Technology Transactions
Law School Villanova University School of Law, J.D.,1983
Education Villanova University, B.S., 1977
Bar Member / Association New York State Bar Association, Pennsylvania State Bar Association, Washington State Bar Association
Most recent firm Reed Smith LLP
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