As one of the leading IP Powerhouses in the U.S., Munck Wilson Mandala is known for negotiating technology transactions on behalf of clients, regionally, nationally, and globally. Our strong IP force, consisting of more than 30 registered patent attorneys and more than 50 STEM degrees works with our highly experienced transactions team, providing a full arsenal of services to ensure your transaction is sound and your technology is protected.
At Munck Wilson Mandala, we have a passion for technology and a commitment to providing the best possible representation for technology companies. Our attorneys have the background to address the complexities of technology related transactions. We have represented businesses around the world in connection with royalty agreements, content licenses, invention agreements, and confidentiality/non-disclosure agreements.
At Munck Wilson Mandala, we have a passion for technology and a commitment to providing the best possible representation for technology companies. Our attorneys have the background to address the complexities of technology related transactions. We have represented businesses around the world in connection with royalty agreements, content licenses, invention agreements, and confidentiality/non-disclosure agreements.
We also have extensive experience with technology development and transfer agreements, software licensing and distribution arrangements, outsourcing agreements, e-commerce transactions and other contracts that are the lifeblood of technology companies.
We provide sophisticated IP portfolio due diligence. We understand that individual agreements and transactions, as well as your patent and asset-protection program, must work together as integral parts of your broader business strategies.
The combination of our expertise in technology and intellectual property law and proficiency in transactional work enables us to offer integrated solutions that provide a strong foundation for your success.
“I have put many legal projects out for a bid to many law firms, but I almost always know that Bill is going to be awarded the project based on the quality of his work and his price points,” says John Maxin, who previously served as vice president at Goldman Sachs managing its IP portfolio. “Bill does not hesitate to tell a client when they are going down a wrong path.
Collecting data from more than 3,000 submissions, Inc. singled out 395 finalists nationally for this year’s list. Each nominated company took part in an employee survey on topics including trust, management effectiveness, perks, and confidence in the future. Inc. gathered, analyzed, and audited the data. The strongest engagement scores came from companies that prioritize the
MWM is on the shortlist for Outstanding Firm for Furthering Diversity and Inclusion and Inclusive Firm of the Year. MWM’s managing partner William A. Munck is shortlisted for Outstanding Contribution. MWM partner Amanda Greenspon is shortlisted for Outstanding Ally Award and MWM associate Tasha Schwikert is shortlisted for Future Leader – Diversity and Inclusion. Munck
Online and in its printed version, the IAM Patent 1000 is commonly regarded as one of the definitive ‘go-to’ resources for those seeking to identify world-class, private practice patent expertise and leading expert witnesses in the US. IAM listings are the result of an exhaustive qualitative research process to identify outstanding firms and individuals across
IP STARS is the leading specialist guide to IP law firms and practitioners worldwide. The research for IP STARS covers a variety of IP practice areas and more than 70 jurisdictions, making it the most comprehensive and widely respected guide in the IP profession. This is the second year that Munck and Howison have been
Martinez is a senior litigation partner with a 21-year legal career representing both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide variety of business disputes. She has worked for small, large, and midsized firms, and she rose to the rank of name partner and executive vice president at a boutique litigation firm in Dallas before joining MWM.
Collecting data from more than 3,000 submissions, Inc. singled out 395 finalists nationally for this year’s list. Each nominated company took part in an employee survey on topics including trust, management effectiveness, perks, and confidence in the future. Inc. gathered, analyzed, and audited the data. The strongest engagement scores came from companies that prioritize the
Mandala, Ray and Kaliser are members of MWM’s corporate practice. Mandala is a name partner and member of the executive committee and chairs MWM’s corporate practice. Ray and Kaliser are both partners in the corporate practice. Martinez is a senior partner in MWM’s complex litigation/dispute resolution practice. She is a trial attorney with a versatile
Wallis brings more than 14 years of legal experience, representing clients in intellectual property, complex litigation, and entertainment. In business litigation, Wallis represents clients as the lead chair in trade secret, trademark, and copyright infringement lawsuits in state and federal courts. She routinely handles trademark and copyright infringement actions, and she serves as general counsel
Seven Munck Wilson Mandala attorneys have been recognized as Texas Rising Stars for 2020. The attorneys were selected in the categories of intellectual property, business/corporate law, business litigation, employment litigation, and intellectual property litigation. Published by Thomson Reuters, the Texas Rising Stars listing recognizes the top young lawyers in the state based on a multiphase
Dallas 500 is a special edition of D CEO Magazine that celebrates the most influential business leaders in North Texas. Unprecedented in scope, it’s the result of a year-long research initiative by the editors of D CEO, which has been named the country’s best regional business magazine for the last four years. “Making the Dallas 500
As a trailblazer, Munck was the first in his family to attend college and combined his computer science, electrical engineering, and mathematic skills with a law degree. He was recruited heavily by Silicon Valley firms in the 90s but chose Texas to start his legal career. Munck saw the potential that North Texas provided in
“We were extremely impressed with Jenifer’s experience in intellectual property, complex litigation and entertainment,” said MWM’s managing partner William A. Munck. “She is a perfect fit for the projected expansion of our firm in LA and she will complement the work of our managing partner Gary Hecker.” “I am looking forward to working with Jenifer,”
The 2019 list of Texas Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters) will be published in the October issue of Texas Monthly. The annual Texas Super Lawyers list honors Texas’ top lawyers based on surveys of more than 57,000 active attorneys across the state. The final list is estimated to be only five percent of Texas’ licensed attorneys. The following
Munck is the managing partner of MWM, a member of the executive committee, and he chairs the firm’s intellectual property practice. He has led MWM since the late 90s and grown the firm from six lawyers to 70 lawyers with three offices in Texas—Dallas, Austin, Marshall, and a Los Angeles office. Munck received his J.D.
The 2018 list of Texas Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters) will be published in the October issue of Texas Monthly. The annual Texas Super Lawyers list honors Texas’ top lawyers based on surveys of more than 57,000 active attorneys across the state. The final list is estimated to be only five percent of Texas’ licensed attorneys. The following
Dallas, TX, Sep. 5, 2017 —– 16 partners from law firm Munck Wilson Mandala have been selected as Texas Super Lawyers for 2017. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Produced and managed by Thomson Reuters, the selection
Stuart Shapley joined Munck Wilson Mandala’s Austin office as senior counsel in the intellectual property law practice group. Shapley is a patent attorney with more than 10 years of experience representing clients on patent prosecution, litigation and licensing matters, across a range of technologies, including networked computer systems, data storage devices, e-commerce applications and medical
The Best Lawyers in America list is compiled annually by conducting peer-review surveys among tens of thousands of leading lawyers. If the votes for an attorney are ample for inclusion in Best Lawyers, that attorney must maintain those votes in subsequent polls to remain on the list for each edition. Lawyers are not permitted to pay
Chambers USA is published by Chambers and Partners Publishing, a premier guide to the legal profession. Each year, Chambers conducts in-depth research and interviews with clients and attorneys throughout the United States. Inclusion in Chambers USA is based completely on the research and peer interviews conducted and cannot be initiated by a firm or attorney. As
Rodriguez is a member of Munck Wilson Mandala’s technology/intellectual property law group, concentrating his practice on patent and trademark preparation and prosecution. His clients are in the construction, electronics, energy, retail, restaurant, telecommunications, pet-care, vehicle manufacturing, and defense industries. As a college student, Rodriguez was both an athlete and a scholar, playing for the baseball
“Tony is an impressive addition to our team,” said William A. Munck, managing partner of MWM and chair of the award-winning intellectual property group. “His impressive trial record and success in IP and complex business disputes adds significant depth to our West Coast litigation team.” “Tony’s notable trial experience and his long list of patent
Munck Wilson Mandala is pleased to announce that 13 lawyers have been included in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, a publication that recognizes up-and-coming attorneys for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice. The majority of the MWM attorneys featured on this year’s list have been named to the list annually
Written as a column for Daily Journal by MWM’s Kristin Kosinski Current and future uses of trademarks in Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems could implicate federal trademark law; however, not all scenarios will result in a violation of the Latham Act, nor will they always be immune from such claims. The intersection of AI and trademarks
This week, 10 Munck Wilson Mandala attorneys were recognized as Texas Rising Stars for 2024, by Thomson Reuters. The attorneys honored were MWM partners Chase Cobern, Aaron Dilbeck, Keith Harden, William Howison, Sarah Lopano, and Jordan Strauss; principal attorney David Arvesen; senior associates Julie Christensen and Tri Truong; and associate Tiffany Kahler. Truong is newly
Munck Wilson Mandala is proud to congratulate intellectual property partner Gary Hecker who received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Honor at the 2024 Los Angeles Business Journal’s Top 100 Lawyers Award Reception held on Apr. 18. Hecker brings more than 43 years of legal experience in technology, intellectual property, and entertainment law in the Los Angeles
In Dallas, MWM ranked as a Best Law Firm® in commercial litigation, copyright law, corporate law, employment law/management, insurance law, labor law/management, litigation/construction, litigation/intellectual property, litigation/labor and employment, litigation/patent, mergers and acquisitions law, patent law, sports law, technology law, and trademark law. In Austin, MWM ranked as a Best Law Firm® in administrative/regulatory law and
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