Vermont Patents Lawyers

A legal veteran with well over twenty years of experience in trademark, trade dress, copyright, Internet, advertising, entertainment, litigation, and corporate law, William Morris focuses his practice on providing practical, custom-tailored solutions for brand owners globally. Formerly the President and Counsel for Hershey Chocolate & Confectionery Corporation, a Director and Global Trademark Counsel at Under Armour, and General Counsel for Felt, a successful startup featured on the show Shark Tank, Mr. Morris approaches his legal practice with a business minded focus to increase corporate value while providing freedom to operate. He enjoys working with all types of clients ranging from passionate...

My practice encompasses a wide range of intellectual property matters, primarily serving clients in the high technology and life sciences sectors. I focus on patent prosecution and advise clients on developing IP portfolios that align with their business objectives. I have significant experience in assisting startups with crafting and executing their initial patent strategies. I regularly collaborate with companies in the video game and medical device industries to pinpoint and secure their innovative intellectual property. Additionally, I have supported as a patent specialist in major litigation cases and mergers and acquisitions deals. My educational background in physics, computer simulation, and gaming...