About 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 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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Areas of Law

  • Intellectual Property 2
    • Copyrights
    • Trademarks
  • Internet Law
  • Other 7
    • Food and Beverage Law
    • Trademark Litigation
    • Trademark Registration
    • False Advertising
    • Domain Names
    • Intellectual Property Litigation
    • Intellectual Property Portfolio Management

Practice Details

  • Languages
    Spanish (Conversational)
  • Video Calls
    Offers Video Calls
    Video Call Options
    Zoom
    Skype
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Of Counsel
    Firm Name
    Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2001, Vermont
    2008, Massachusetts
    2015, Colorado
    Memberships
    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
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Vermont Law School
    Class of 2000
    J.D.
    cum laude
    Other Education
    University of New Hampshire
    Class of 2005
    LL.M.
    Intellectual Property, Commerce, and Technology Law, summa cum laude (first in class)

    Wake Forest University
    Class of 1997
    B.A.
    Arts History, cum laude
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Attorneys FAQs

  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    William J. Morris, III was admitted in 2001 to the State of Vermont.
  • Does this attorney speak any other languages?
    William J. Morris, III speaks Spanish (Conversational).
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC has 56 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    William J. Morris, III attended Vermont Law School.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC was established in 1950.