William A. Bill McKenna

William A. Bill McKenna

Litigation - Intellectual Property

3.0 (1 reviews)
Indianapolis, Indiana
20+ years experience
Woodard, Emhardt, Henry, Reeves & Wagner LLP
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Contact Information

111 Monument Circle, Suite 3700, Indianapolis, IN 46204-5137
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Bio

Bill represents clients in all phases of intellectual property litigation, including actions filed throughout the United States. His litigation experience includes matters involving software, electrical, mechanical arts, computer telephony, complex electrical circuitry, robotic navigation, aviation tracking, medical monitoring, and mobile devices. Bill also advises clients on the procurement and strategic development of trademark and patent portfolios for technology startup companies, and assists them with protection strategies for core intellectual property assets and clearance of products to avoid the intellectual property of others. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Bill was a software engineer in hardware and product development for Pinnacle Systems. While in school, Bill served as a network engineer to Cisco Systems. In recognition of his professional achievements, Bill has been consistently selected to Indiana Super Lawyers® in the field of Intellectual Property Litigation. He serves as Managing Partner of the Firm. Bill lives in Fishers with his wife Krista, sons Liam and Brendan, and is an avid golfer. Bill represents clients in all phases of intellectual property litigation, including actions filed throughout the United States. His litigation experience includes matters involving software, electrical, mechanical arts, computer telephony, complex electrical circuitry, robotic navigation, aviation tracking, medical monitoring, and mobile devices. Bill also advises clients on the procurement and strategic development of trademark and patent portfolios for technology startup companies, and assists them with protection strategies for core intellectual property assets and clearance of products to avoid the intellectual property of others. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Bill was a software engineer in hardware and product development for Pinnacle Systems. While in school, Bill served as a network engineer to Cisco Systems. In recognition of his professional achievements, Bill has been consistently selected to Indiana Super Lawyers® in the field of Intellectual Property Litigation. He serves as Managing Partner of the Firm. Bill lives in Fishers with his wife Krista, sons Liam and Brendan, and is an avid golfer.

Practice Areas

Litigation - Intellectual Property

Awards & Recognition

  • Recognized: Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Recognized: Litigation - Patent
  • Recognized: Patent Law
  • Recognized: Trademark Law
  • Distinguished Young Alumni Award, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
  • Rising Star, Indiana Super Lawyers, 2012-2020

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021

Education

  • Indiana University Bloomington, J.D., graduated 2005
  • Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, B.S., Computer Science and Mathematics, graduated 2002

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Reviews

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Brenda Wilson

2 weeks ago

Competent on technical IP matters, communication could improve

I engaged Bill McKenna and his firm for a patent infringement dispute involving a software algorithm. His technical background from Rose-Hulman was immediately apparent and a significant asset; he grasped the complex computer science concepts faster than any other attorney we consulted. His deep experience in intellectual property litigation, particularly with software, was evident in his strategic approach to the case. The recognition he has received in patent law and litigation is well-deserved from a purely technical and legal standpoint. However, our experience was mixed. While his written work was thorough, there were often delays in receiving updates, and responses to emails could take several days. At times, it felt like we had to proactively manage the communication flow to stay informed on next steps. The legal strategy was sound and the outcome was ultimately acceptable, but the process felt less collaborative than we had hoped. For highly technical IP matters in Indianapolis, Bill’s expertise is undeniable, but clients should be prepared to be assertive in maintaining clear communication channels throughout the engagement.

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