McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP
Full-service intellectual property law firm McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP (MBHB) is proud to announce the promotion of Allison M. Williams and Christopher M. Scurry to partner.
Ms. Williams is a seasoned patent attorney in the firm’s Mechanical & Materials Practice Group, known for delivering strategic, business-focused patent counsel. She advises clients on all aspects of utility and design patent preparation and prosecution in the U.S. and internationally, helping protect innovations that drive competitive advantage. Ms. Williams earned her J.D. from Michigan State University College of Law. With a background in general engineering, she effectively protects her clients’ innovations across a wide range of technologies. In addition to her client work, she is actively engaged in mentoring, is Co-Chair of the firm’s Women’s Group, and plays a meaningful role in the firm’s diversity & inclusion initiatives, reflecting her commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive professional community.
Mr. Scurry leverages over 10 years of experience as a patent practitioner and a background in electrical engineering to prepare and prosecute patents for clients in the software, electrical, and telecommunications sectors. He earned his J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center and has managed hundreds of patent applications for technologies ranging from microelectronics to virtual reality. His practice is complemented by a dedicated pro bono portfolio and extensive civil litigation experience in state and federal courts, up to the Texas Supreme Court.
“Allison and Chris bring a powerful combination of technical depth and practical legal counsel to our firm. Their ability to navigate the intricacies of patent prosecution while delivering results for our clients has been outstanding,” said Jori Fuller, Managing Partner of MBHB. “It is a privilege to watch them step into these leadership positions as they continue their successful journeys here at MBHB.”
About MBHB
McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP (MBHB) provides creative, pragmatic IP business solutions for emerging, midsize and Fortune 100 companies, and academic research institutions. Clients in the U.S. and abroad engage us to secure and enforce their intellectual property rights, from navigating patent office procedures to litigating complex infringement actions. Our attorneys are experienced in the procurement, licensing, enforcement, and defense of patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and unfair competition actions in a number of technological disciplines and product categories, including biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, cannabis, chemical, electrical, mechanical and materials, medical device and diagnostics, software and business methods, and telecommunications. Visit mbhb.com for more information on the firm.