PRACTICE AREAS
Patent litigation
EDUCATION
J.D. magna cum laude Indiana University (2004)
B.S.Ch.E. cum laude Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (1995)
LEGAL & TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
The Dow Chemical Company, 1995 – 2000, Process Engineer
Eli Lilly & Company, 2000 – 2003, Process Engineer
Woodard & Emhardt, 2004 – 2006, Patent Attorney
Vinson & Elkins, 2006 – 2007, Patent Attorney
Chambers of the Honorable Charles Everingham, 2007 – 2008, Briefing Attorney
Williams, Morgan & Amerson, P.C. 2008 – Present, Patent Attorney
Mr. Benefield’s practice is devoted to patent litigation matters involving highly complex technical and legal issues. He has been involved in cases dealing with technology such as contact lens polymers, software applications, security software, lighting components, and telecommunications. Mr. Benefield has also gained patent litigation experience working as the briefing attorney for Judge Everingham, United States Magistrate Judge for the Eastern District of Texas—Marshall Division.
ADMITTED
Mr. Benefield is a member of the Indiana Bar and is admitted to practice in the Eastern District of Texas, as well as the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
BAR & PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Bar Association; Houston Bar Association; Houston Intellectual Property Law Association; American Intellectual Property Law Association and the Eastern District of Texas Bar Association.