William G. Pagán is an award-winning patent attorney, a member of the NC State University Computer Science Alumni Hall of Fame, and an IBM Master Inventor named on over 130 U.S. patent applications. He also graduated Summa Cum Laude (highest honors) as the Evening Program valedictorian at NCCU School of Law.
Will helps clients obtain, enforce, and monetize their intellectual property rights, particularly with regard to patents, trademarks, and copyrights. In this regard, Will often represents clients seeking patents before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. He also helps clients pursue or defend against allegations of patent, trademark, and copyright infringement. Clients also leverage Will for assistance with their IP valuation, licensing, and transfer objectives.
Nationally-recognized as a Luminary in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) disciplines at the Hispanic Engineering National Achievement Awards Conference, Will spent 14 years at IBM in a variety of engineering roles before joining Coats & Bennett. These engineering roles include over a decade of experience in IBM’s server development business, where his work on IBM’s Intel-based Thurley platforms earned him IBM’s Outstanding Technical Achievement Award. He also served in IBM’s IP Licensing and Assignments organization where he researched, investigated, and produced proofs of potential patent infringement.