William S. Britt

William S. Britt

Founder (Deceased)

Mr. Britt, deceased, was in private practice from 1969 until his death in 2017.  He had extensive experience in obtaining, enforcing, and licensing intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Prior to founding TraskBritt, he was a patent attorney for PPG Industries and an adjunct and associate professor of law at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He served as an expert witness in trade secret, trademark, and patent litigation, served as an arbitrator in commercial disputes, and had experience in intellectual property antitrust matters.

Mr. Britt received Martindale Hubbell’s AV rating, the publication’s highest rating, and was listed in “The Best Lawyers in America” from 1991 to 2017 when he passed away. He was also a member of the Academy of Chemical Engineers, West Virginia University.

Practice Areas

Technical Fields