Atty. William J. Morris III
A legal veteran with nearly twenty years of experience in trademark, trade dress, copyright, Internet, advertising, entertainment, litigation, and corporate law, William Morris focuses his practice on providing practical, strategic, custom-tailored, and creative solutions for brand owners globally.William has represented a diverse group of clients including multi-billion dollar global corporations, domestic corporations, internationally based corporations, Internet based businesses, start-ups, entrepreneurs, and individuals in need of intellectual property assistance. He has extensive experien
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William J. Morris III is an Of Counsel based in Burlington, Vermont, practicing at Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on trademark, copyright, ip, entertainment, and internet. Admitted to practice in Vermont (2001), Massachusetts (2008), and Colorado (2015). Educated at University of New Hampshire (LL.M. Intellectual, 2005) and Vermont Law School (J.D., 2000). Active member of Vermont Bar Association – Intellectual Property Section International Trademark Association – Enforcement Committee member Prior member of Famous and Well-Known Marks Committee, Trademark Office Practices Committee, and Internet Committee. Serands clients in Burlington, VT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- A legal veteran with nearly twenty years of experience in trademark, trade dress, copyright, Internet, advertising, entertainment, litigation, and corporate law, William Morris focuses his practice on providing practical, strategic, custom-tailored, and creative solutions for brand owners globally.William has represented a diverse group of clients including multi-billion dollar global corporations, domestic corporations, internationally based corporations, Internet based businesses, start-ups, entrepreneurs, and individuals in need of intellectual property assistance
- He has extensive experience in clearing, registering, and enforcing trademarks globally, managing and optimizing both small and large trademark portfolios, and negotiating intellectual property-related agreements.William has a passion for trademark law that is unmatched – he sleeps with a copy of the Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure next to his bed, watches television for commercials, and reads through 10-20 catalogs per week for "fun
- In short, William loves brands and representing brand owners.Prior to joining DRM, William served as President and Counsel for Hershey Chocolate & Confectionery Corporation, was Global Trademark Counsel for Under Armour, Inc., and most recently was General Counsel for the Shark Tank success story Felt LLC. He also has worked at national, regional, and IP boutique law firms, with a consistent focus on handling intellectual property matters
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IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.
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Why local counsel matters in Vermont
Practicing law in Vermont. Legal matters in Vermont are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Burlington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Vermont state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Vermont brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Vermont courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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