William J. Kramer concentrates his practice in patent prosecution and client counseling, primarily related to computer software.
Mr. Kramer has litigated, provided opinions and prosecuted cases involving a variety of specialized technologies including computer software, cable television systems, creation and encoding of compact discs, software used in genomic research and video gaming systems. Through significant experience and review, he has developed an in-depth understanding of
- Creation and encoding of compact discs and DVD discs
- Technology used in modern telephone call centers
- Software used in electronic stock and futures exchanges
- Software used to analyze genomic sequences
- Technology used in modern cable television systems
- Software used in modern gaming systems
- Peer to peer network software systems
- Hack resistant systems and methods
- Business accounting software
In addition to his software background, Mr. Kramer has a background in finance, making him well qualified to prosecute and litigate business process patents, especially in the complex financial products area. He is active in rendering patentability, right-to-use, infringement, and invalidity opinions. He has also participated in the creation and maintenance of several joint defense groups.
Prior to joining Marshall, Gerstein & Borun, Mr. Kramer was the General Counsel for Trio Foundry, Inc., and was also formerly associated with a large law firm in Chicago. His prior experience also includes serving as a clerk for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
Mr. Kramer received his J.D. from Northwestern University Law School in 1992, where he was a member and the Coordinating Executive Editor of the Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology. He received his B.S. in Finance with high honors from the University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign in 1989, and received his Bachelors in General Science, majoring in Computer Studies, from Northwestern University in 2000.
