Background
Yates, William Miller was born on February 16, 1913 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of William Henry and Eleanor (Miller) Yates.
Yates, William Miller was born on February 16, 1913 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of William Henry and Eleanor (Miller) Yates.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Washington University, St. Louis, 1933; Master of Science in Chemistry, Washington University, St. Louis, 1935; postgraduate, LaSalle University, Chicago, 1937-1943.
Assistant instructor, Washington University, 1933-1935; student engineer, Dow Chemical Company, Midland, Michigan, 1935-1936; member patent staff, Dow Chemical Company, Midland, Michigan, 1937-1943; metallurgist, Dow Chemical Company, Midland, Michigan, 1943-1945; patent lawyer, Dow Chemical Company, Midland, Michigan, 1945-1955; director patent department, Dow Chemical Company, Midland, Michigan, 1955-1972; general patent counsel, Dow Chemical Company, Midland, Michigan, 1972-1978; private practice, Midland, 1978-1996.
Fellow American Institute Chemists. Member American Bar Association, American Intellectual Property Law Association (life), Michigan Patent Law Association (life), American Chemical Society, State Bar Michigan, Michigan Patent Law Association (life), Saginaw Valley Torch (president 1973-1974), Midland Country Club.
Married Dorothy Langdon, October 7, 1939. Children: Susan G. Beale, Thomas V., Samuel L.