William Sparkman
Senior Associate

1100 Peachtree Street NE Suite 2800, Atlanta, GA USA 30309

Overview

Will Sparkman is a registered patent attorney who focuses his practice on patent preparation, prosecution, and other related counseling primarily in the electrical, mechanical, and software patent arts. He has extensive experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications in areas such as artificial intelligence, digital advertising and marketing, electronic devices, and mechanical devices. Additionally, Will’s experience includes intellectual property diligence reviews, intellectual property opinion preparation, and trademark prosecution with the U. S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Prior to rejoining the firm, Will worked as an associate in the Atlanta, Georgia office of an international law firm where he focused his practice on preparing and prosecuting patent applications.

While attending law school, Will served as an extern for the University of Alabama’s Office of Counsel and studied abroad at the University of Fribourg in Switzerland during the summer of 2012.

Will was recognized in 2025 as one of the "Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch" for Patent Law by The Best Lawyers in America®.

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Experience

*Represented several large companies and startup companies in the drafting and prosecution of patent applications relating to electrical, mechanical, and software inventions.

*Represented companies in drafting and prosecution of trademark applications.

*Counseled several companies on patent freedom-to-operate and invalidity matters.

*Experience gained by attorney prior to joining Kilpatrick

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Education

Texas A&M University B.S. (2010) Electrical Engineering, Minor in Mathematics

University of Alabama School of Law J.D. (2013)

Admissions

Georgia (2019)

Texas (2013)

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas (2017)

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2016)

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