Austin White

Austin White

Partner, McCormick Law Firm
  • Intellectual Property, Communications & Internet Law, Trademarks ...
  • Pennsylvania
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Biography

As a Partner & Head of Intellectual Property at McCormick Law Firm, I assist technology companies, startups, and institutions in protecting, monetizing, and enforcing their intellectual property and technology. I also provide guidance on all aspects of a business, including commercial lease negotiations and human resources issues. With a background in technology and IT, I effectively communicate with engineers and developers, making complex concepts more accessible.

For instance, I’ve prosecuted hundreds of trademark matters with the USPTO, managed complex IP portfolios, and advised countless clients on copyright and trademark issues, licensing, enforcement, and tech transfer. I’ve also worked extensively with AI and cutting-edge technologies, and I’m a Certified Mediator (through the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania) with a knack for resolving complex, high-stakes business and IP disputes out of court.

If you need assistance with any of the following:
• Trademark prosecution, portfolio management, and enforcement
• Technology transfer, startup IP strategy, and due diligence
• Copyright and patent licensing, assignments, and protection of creative works
• Federal court litigation involving IP, technology, employment, and contract disputes
• Alternative dispute resolution (arbitration, mediation), domain name disputes, and legal issues related to AI and other software/SAAS
-- I'm your lawyer.

My philosophy centers on the belief that tech companies need more than just legal advice; they need a counselor who understands their business and technology from the inside out. Before law, I worked in IT, and that hands-on experience shapes my approach: I’m a technologist as much as I am a lawyer, and I’m committed to helping clients navigate both the legal and technical sides of their business.

Practice Areas
Intellectual Property
Communications & Internet Law
Internet Law, Media & Advertising, Telecommunications Law
Trademarks
Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Arbitration & Mediation
Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Pennsylvania
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3rd Circuit
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Partner
McCormick Law Firm
- Current
Education
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
J.D. (2010) | Intellectual Property and Technology
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Activities: Vice President, Student Intellectual Property Law Association
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East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
B.A. (2007) | Communications, Media Communication and Technology
Honors: Summa Cum Laude
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Professional Associations
Pennsylvania State Bar  # 312789
Member
Current
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Lycoming Law Association
Member
Current
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Federal Bar Association
Member
Current
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Speaking Engagements
Intellectual Property Matters! Part Two, Professional Development Seminar, Williamsport, PA
Pennsylvania College Of Technology and Lycoming College
Intellectual Property Matters!, Professional Development Seminar, Williamsport, PA
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Introduction to Intellectual Property, Pennsylvania CLE, Williamsport, PA
Lycoming Law Association
Stay Legal: Third-Party Content in the Classroom, Williamsport, PA
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Fair use in the classroom: How much is too much?, Professional Development Seminar, Williamsport, PA
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Copymarks, Traderights and Pattons: An artist's guide to intellectual property and contracts, Williamsport, PA
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Copyright and Fair Use Law Updates, Penn College Fair Use Advisory Group, Williamsport, PA
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Certifications
Licensed Attorney at Law
Pennsylvania State Bar
Websites & Blogs
Website
McCormick Law Firm
Social Media
Contact & Map
Trademark, Copyright, and Technology Attorney
835 WEST 4TH ST
WILLIAMSPORT, PA 17701
US
Telephone: (570) 326-5131