Tim Willis’ practice focuses on strategic patent prosecution, portfolio management, and due diligence. Tim currently assists clients in the electronics, communications, computer, information technology, medical devices, artificial intelligence, and semiconductor industries.
Before joining the firm, Tim worked as a systems engineer for Honeywell Aerospace, creating design requirements and hardware/software qualification tests for space vehicle and aircraft inertial navigation systems. Tim also has industry experience as an electrical reliability engineer in industrial manufacturing facilities and chemical plants.
Tim received his bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of South Florida, and his J.D., magna cum laude, from the Florida State University College of Law. During law school, Tim served as an editor for both the Business Law Review and the Journal of Transnational Law and Policy, and received the highest grade in seven classes including Introduction to Intellectual Property Law.
Timothy joined Knobbe Martens in 2022.
, J.D., Business Law Review Staff Editor, Journal of Transnational Law and Policy Staff Editor
University of South Florida, B.S., Electrical Engineering
State Bar of California
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Chemical, Industrial & Materials
Building Products & Materials
Electrical
HVAC & Passive Ventilation
Instrumentation
Machine Shops
Semiconductors
Communications Technology
Cellular Networking & Communications
Fiber Optic Networks
Internet Telephony
Low-Power Networks
Radio
Television
Videoconferencing
Wireless Local Area Networks
Electrical, Semiconductor & Computer Technology
Electronics & Semiconductors
Healthcare Information Technology
Software & IT
Energy
Clean Technology
Energy Conservation
Energy Efficient Technologies
Hydropower
Lighting
Solar Power
Financial Services & Business Methods
Cloud Computing
Cryptocurrency & Encryption
Licensing & Indemnification
Open Source
Medical Devices & Procedures
AI & Machine Learning
Imaging
Medical Informatics & Software Systems
Pacemakers & Electrical Stimulation Devices
Transportation & Vehicles
Aerospace & Space Technology
Air conditioning / Heating systems
Auto Care
Automotive Transportation & Powersports
Batteries
Brake Systems
Diagnostic Equipment
Electronics (Audio / Video, Communication, Navigation, Security)
Engines & Engine Components
Filters (Air, Fuel, Oil)
Design Patents
Due Diligence
Global Portfolio Management
Infringement Risk
IP Strategy
IP Transactions and Agreements
Licensing
Opinions Counseling
Patent Strategy & Prosecution
Patentability
Tech Transactions
U.S. Patent Prosecution
