Bill Trac

Counsel

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Bill Trac is a litigator specializing in intellectual property, including patent, copyright, trademark, and trade secret. He has represented numerous high-technology clients in proceedings before district courts, the Federal Circuit, and the International Trade Commission.

Bill has experience litigating a wide variety of technologies including cellular data transmission, data synchronization, network security, geolocation, mobile device user interfaces, medical devices, and digital cameras. He applies in-depth technical knowledge and sharp analysis to advocate for his clients.

Corporate & Government Experience

  • Engineer, United States Department of Energy (2006-2008)

Admissions

Bar Admissions

  • US District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of California
  • Federal Circuit

Education

  • Harvard Law School, J.D. 
  • University of California at Berkeley, B.S., Engineering Physics: with high honors

Professional Activities

Externships

  • Honorable Helen S. Gillmor, US District Court of Hawaii (2009)

Certifications

  • Certified Information Privacy Professional - United States (CIPP/US), IAPP
  • Representing a California-based semiconductor company in a trade secret matter involving network-switch technology
  • Representing numerous companies in patent infringement actions relating to a variety of technologies including smartphones and tablets, set-top boxes, coaxial cable standards, medical devices, data transmission, and antivirus software.

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