William G. Pagán is an award-winning patent attorney, a member of the
NC State University Computer Science Alumni Hall of Fame, an
IBM Master Inventor named on over 130 U.S. patent applications, and an Adjunct Law Professor at
NC Central University School of Law, where he graduated
Summa Cum Laude (highest honors) from the evening program as co-valedictorian.
Will's practice focuses on assisting clients with legal issues in which a deep understanding of information technology is necessary or advantageous. He currently has a significant focus on helping creators obtain patents, trademarks, and copyrights. That said, he also helps clients assert or defend against patent, trademark, and copyright infringement, resolves contract disputes, and facilitates B2B transactions. As a
Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US), Will also helps clients with data privacy concerns, e.g., data breaches and confidentiality violations.
Nationally-recognized as a Luminary in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) disciplines at the
Hispanic Engineering National Achievement Awards Conference, Will's law practice is informed by 14 years of engineering experience at IBM, including over a decade developing software for IBM's server development business. His work on Intel-based Thurley server 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.
In service to the community, he currently serves as a Deputy Regional President for Region VI of the
Hispanic National Bar Association and teaches Contract Law to evening students at NC Central University School of Law.
