William G. Howison is a partner in the firm’s technology/intellectual property law group, where he focuses on the preparation and prosecution of patents, and acquiring, licensing and enforcing patent rights, trademark rights, trade secrets, and copyrights. He represents companies and inventors on patent applications, patent protection and prosecution, and various other legal matters.

William received his J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law and he earned an M.S. and a B.S. in electrical engineering from Rice University.  William is the co-inventor of a patented haptic device gripper used for surgical teleoperation.   Prior to joining Munck Wilson Mandala, William practiced intellectual property law as an associate in the Dallas office of a national law firm.

  • Prosecuting applications—both domestic and foreign—in the fields of telecommunications (both hardware and protocols), semiconductor devices and processes, medical devices, oilfield equipment, and software systems
  • Extensive work preparing and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patents, and writing numerous opinions regarding infringement, validity, and patentability

Press Releases

Nine Munck Wilson Mandala Attorneys Selected as Texas Rising Stars

Dilbeck and Howison are newly honored this year as Texas Rising Stars and Lopano and Strauss are recognized among the prestigious Up and Coming 50: 2022 Women in Texas Rising Stars.  Lopano was also listed among the Up and Coming 100: 2022 Texas Rising Stars.  The MWM attorneys were selected in the categories of intellectual

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Press Releases

Munck Wilson Mandala Elects Susan Hogan, Lauren Mitchell, Will Howison, and Keith Harden as 2022 Partners

“Lauren, Susan, Keith and Will have brought tremendous success to our firm and demonstrated zealous work ethic,” said managing partner William A. Munck.  “They excel as attorneys in corporate law, IP, and litigation and they have impressed all of us with their commitment to their practice, their clients, and our law firm.” Hogan practices in

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In the News

How to Choose a Patent Attorney

Drafting a patent requires understanding the technology to be protected. A patent for an invention within a technical field is safest in the hands of an attorney with educational and work experience within the same industry. A patent attorney who understands the complexities of your invention can write thorough patents that outline the precise details

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Press Releases

13 Munck Wilson Mandala Lawyers Named 2024 Ones to Watch List

Munck Wilson Mandala is pleased to announce that 13 lawyers have been included in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, a publication that recognizes up-and-coming attorneys for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice. The majority of the MWM attorneys featured on this year’s list have been named to the list annually

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In the News

10 Munck Wilson Mandala Attorneys Selected as Texas Rising Stars

This week, 10 Munck Wilson Mandala attorneys were recognized as Texas Rising Stars for 2024, by Thomson Reuters.  The attorneys honored were MWM partners Chase Cobern, Aaron Dilbeck, Keith Harden, William Howison, Sarah Lopano, and Jordan Strauss; principal attorney David Arvesen; senior associates Julie Christensen and Tri Truong; and associate Tiffany Kahler.  Truong is newly

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University of Texas School of Law, JD, 2014

Rice University, ME, 2008

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Rice University, BS, 2007

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  • State Bar of Texas
  • Registered U.S. Patent Attorney
  • Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program

  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
    2024
  • Texas Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters
    2022

Texas, 2014

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office