William Morris

William Morris

Burlington, VT Trademark and Intellectual Property Attorney
  • Trademarks, Intellectual Property, Communications & Internet Law ...
  • Vermont
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Biography

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 individuals just getting started with an idea to established global multi-billion dollar corporations.

Education
Franklin Pierce Law Center
LL.M. (2006) | Intellectual Property, Commerce, and Technology Law
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Honors: Magna Cum Laude, finishing #1 in graduating class
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Vermont Law School
J.D. (2000) | Law
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Honors: Cum Laude
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Wake Forest University
B.A. (1997) | History, pre-law
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Honors: Cum Laude
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Professional Associations
State Bar of Vermont  # 3699
Member
Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Vermont
Vermont Supreme Court
ID Number: 3699
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Practice Areas
Trademarks
Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration
Intellectual Property
Communications & Internet Law
Internet Law, Media & Advertising, Telecommunications Law
Entertainment & Sports Law
Patents
Patent Appeals, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution
Additional Practice Area
  • Copyright Law
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Website
Law firm profile at Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC
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Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC
199 Main St
Burlington, VT 05401
Telephone: (802) 863-2375