Background
Herbert, William F. was born on February 1, 1956 in Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States.
Herbert, William F. was born on February 1, 1956 in Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States.
Boston College (Bachelor of Arts, Biology, 1978). Catholic University of America (Juris Doctor, 1981).
Worked at Staas & Halsey (Washington, DC) specializing in Patent, Trademark, Copyright, Unfair Competition and Computer Law. International Patent and Trademark Practice. Practice before Federal Courts and Administrative Agencies.
Admitted to the bar, 1981, Massachusetts. 1984, District of Columbia. 1991, United States. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
1992, United States. Supreme Court. Registered to practice before United States. Patent and Trademark Office.
Member, Catholic University Law Review, 1980-1981. Author: " Failure to Disclose the Best Mode: What the Public Doesn't Know Will Hurt Them," 64 J.P.O.S. 12, 1982. Member: The District of Columbia Bar (Member: Intellectual Property Section (Co-Chairman, 1995-1998).
Chairman, Patent Law Committee, 1993-1995). Massachusetts (Member: Mentor Program. Business Law Section) and American Bar Associations.
American Intellectual Property Law Association. The International Trade Commission Trial Lawyers Association. International Trademark Association.
Giles S. Rich American Inn of Court. Since 1970, the law firm of Staas & Halsey has assisted clients from every major nation in the world in protecting their intellectual and industrial property rights. We have represented clients in the courts of the United States, before various United States. government agencies, and in arbitration hearings.
By emphasizing innovative yet practical solutions, we provide our clients with efficient, personalized service. We are qualified to assist clients in technology-related matters, since every attorney in the firm has experience and expertise in a range of technical areas.
Member, Catholic University Law Review, 1980-1981.