William J. McNichol
Partner
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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.
Representative Matters
Lead counsel in In re: Certain Injectable Implants, a U.S. International Trade Commission investigation concerning dermal fillers
Lead counsel in Perricone v. Medicis Pharmaceutical, a patent infringement case in which the Federal Court ruled in favor of our client and established the legal standard for inherent anticipation in pharmaceutical patents
Lead counsel in Amgen Inc. v. Elanex Pharmaceuticals, Medicis Pharmaceutical v. Glades, GenDerm v. Stiefel Laboratories and Milbar Medical v. Medicis Pharmaceutical
Lead counsel in the case of Softworks v. O’Neil Product Development, in which the client’s claim to copyright ownership was vindicated, resulting in an award of damages and attorneys’ fees
Lead counsel for the plaintiff in Thomas Jefferson University v. Interactive Technologies, and obtained a temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction and final judgment against the defendant's acts of copyright infringement and unfair competition
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Experience
| 1997 | Reed Smith |
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| — | Stoel Rives, LLP, Seattle - Partner |
| — | Practiced as a patent attorney in New York and Washington, D.C. |
| — | Also called upon to advise members of the House and Senate on the regulation of toxic chemicals and pesticides, and the drafting of legislation |
Legal Education
| 1983 | J.D., Villanova University |
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Graduate Education
| 1979 | M.S., Villanova University, Biochemistry |
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Undergraduate Education
| 1977 | B.S., Villanova University, Biology |
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Professional Admissions / Qualifications
- Pennsylvania
- New York
- Washington
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Court Admissions
- U.S. Court of Appeals - Federal Circuit
Professional Affiliations
- Recognized in Chambers USA in 2003 through 2007 as one of America's leading intellectual property lawyers
- Recognized in 2005 through 2007 as one of the Best Lawyers in America
- Currently an Adjunct Professor of Law at Rutgers University School of Law, Bill also served as an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania