Leveraging his PhD in physical chemistry and his extensive experience in both science and law, Bill helps clients achieve their business goals by ensuring their innovations are well-protected and strategically positioned in the marketplace. Bill’s patent practice focuses on chemistry, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals and has included substantial work with battery technologies as well as both large-molecule and small-molecule therapeutics. He offers clients comprehensive services, including patent drafting, prior art searches, patentability analyses, freedom-to-operate assessments, and infringement analyses. Bill has successfully managed large patent portfolios, evaluated technologies for out-licensing, and played a pivotal role in bringing innovations to market. He also provides expert witness services for IPR litigation, drawing on his deep technical background and practical industry experience to support clients in protecting their intellectual property.
Bill brings a wealth of experience from both the academic and industry sectors, with a strong background in molecular biophysics and a PhD in polymer physical chemistry, to his practice. In his previous roles in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, Bill directed research teams focused on drug development for renal disease, metabolic syndrome, and mucoprotection. He also has experience with advancing analytical methods for nucleic acid sequence and structure analysis and the development of nucleic acid switches for diagnostic applications.
In addition to his work in industry, Bill served as a tenured faculty member at a major research university, where he led research programs and authored nearly 40 peer-reviewed publications. His success in securing funding for academic and small business research through grants, including collaborations with start-up companies seeking government support, showcases his ability to navigate complex funding landscapes. Bill draws upon his experience as a grant reviewer for NIH, NSF, and international agencies to provide clients with strategic insight regarding their scientific and business development needs.