about us
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Over the last decade, practitioners at Williams Intellectual Property have written more than 500 utility patent applications for clients across the world.
Combining a strong, personal customer service ethic, technical writing skills, and a hard science background, Ben Williams and his team will work for you to bring your idea to fruition through the complex labyrinth and changing landscape of the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
A good patent is key to protecting your idea through each phase of development to market. And the patenting process is often daunting and confusing. Don't make the common mistakes – Ben’s team can help you every step of the way, from disclosure to issue. Call our office today for a free consultation. We are always happy to hear from you.
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Based in Denver, near to the USPTO's Rocky Mountain Regional Office, one of four satellite branches of the USPTO across the country, Williams Intellectual Property is ideally placed to represent you in the United States and abroad.
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WHO WE ARE
Ben Williams–Reg. No. 70,416 | SBN 343472
Ben was born in Washington D.C., but was educated in England before graduating from the University of Maryland, College Park, in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources Management. Before starting Williams Intellectual Property, Ben worked for the USDA and the NRCS. Ben’s skill set comes through his extensive work in pedology: the morphology, genesis, and classification of soils, an applied science combining chemistry, biology, and physics across complex systems and heterogeneous media. Ben started writing patents for attorneys at a high volume patent firm, learning patent law through hands-on, practical experience. Shortly after the birth of his daughter, Adelyn, Ben put himself through law school and was admitted to the California bar in 2022, passing the infamous Feb 22, 2022 Bar Exam (second lowest pass rate in California history) on his first attempt. Additionally, Ben has worked as an award-winning journalist and creative writer. He is admitted in the Colorado District Court, the Central District of California, and at the USPTO, and was identified by Lawyers of Distinction as a Power Lawyer in 2022.
TIM SNYDER–Reg. No. 73,484
Tim Snyder is a registered Patent Agent with over four years' experience helping inventors and companies protect their intellectual property. He attended the University of Colorado where he received a bachelor’s degree in chemical and biological engineering and a master’s degree in bioengineering. His technical specialties include medical devices, medical imaging, translational medicine, and mechanical and electromechanical systems. In addition to prosecuting patent applications, he has extensive experience helping companies manage their IP portfolios, formulate IP strategy, investigate the IP landscape, and develop an IP program for their inventors and employees.
RAPHAEL SAMOST–Reg. No. 80,669 | SBN (NJ) 385182022 | SBN (CO) 58932
Raphael Samost is a registered Patent Attorney and a member of the New Jersey Bar with knowledge of all facets of Intellectual Property. He attended Drexel University, receiving his bachelor's degree in Materials Science Engineering and graduating with honors. From there, he studied law at Rutgers University, focusing the majority of his time and attention on Intellectual Property and Cannabis Law. A self-starter, he is an excellent writer, researcher, and advocate. Regardless of whether he has specific knowledge relating to a particular area, industry or field, he advances with determination no matter the challenges. Raphael also has strong interpersonal skills that allow him to build good relationships with his clients and colleagues.
DAVID WEINSTEIN of counsel | SBN 015301990
David practices in the areas of Business Law, Asset Protection Law, Franchise Law, Commercial Transactions and Contract Law, Finance Law, Government Contracting Law, Debtor-Creditor Law, Landlord- Tenacy Law, Health Care Law, and Intellectual Property Law. In addition, Mr. Weinstein has had extensive experience representing a variety of major financial institutions. Mr. Weinstein also served as General Counsel for numerous public and privately held companies.
Mr. Weinstein was also Chief Executive Officer of Tekflow Inc., a company that provides comprehensive business technology solutions and consulting services to technology and investment banking companies. As a technology consultant, Mr. Weinstein has many years of experience providing corporations with practical, comprehensive technology business solutions. He has consulted on numerous business development projects in the banking, educational, energy, software, telecommunications, and high technology industries.
Mr. Weinstein presently serves on the Board of Advisors to Duration Inc., a multinational software development company.
Mr. Weinstein has served as the Chairman of the Electronic Funds Transfer Committee of the American Bar Association's Section of Science and Technology and was Vice-Chairman of the American Bar Association's Section of Science and Technology Computer Crime Committee. Mr. Weinstein was a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association's Business Law Section, Intellectual Property Law Section as well as the Internet and Computer Law Committee. Mr. Weinstein was a member of the New York State Bar Association's Intellectual Property Law Section, Internet Law Committee and the Technology Transfer and Licensing Committee. Mr. Weinstein was also a member of the New York State Bar Association's Business Law Section's, Committee on Corporations and other Business Entities and the New York State Bar Association's International Law and Practice Section . In addition, Mr. Weinstein has also published numerous articles on a variety of legal topics.
Mr. Weinstein received his JD from the Hofstra University School of Law in Hempstead, NY, and his BA in Political Science from Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio. He is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey. Mr. Weinstein has been admitted to appear before the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey and the United States District Court for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York.
David practices in the areas of Business Law, Asset Protection Law, Franchise Law, Commercial Transactions and Contract Law, Finance Law, Government Contracting Law, Debtor-Creditor Law, Landlord- Tenacy Law, Health Care Law, and Intellectual Property Law. In addition, Mr. Weinstein has had extensive experiene representing a variety of major financial institutions. Mr. Weinstein also served as General Counsel for numerous public and privately held companies.