Will Montague

Attorney Background

Will Montague is a highly experienced intellectual property law attorney whose career spans numerous industries, with a special focus on intellectual property and business litigation. His understanding of the nuances involved in protecting assets and proactive, tailored legal strategies have made Montague Law a sought-after advisor for industry leaders and creators alike.

After leaving a prominent regional law firm in 2010, Will founded his solo practice in a local tech hub, immersing himself in the entrepreneurial environment alongside software developers, video game creators, and other innovators. This move allowed him to experience firsthand the challenges his clients face, offering them large-firm sophistication with flexible, reasonable pricing.

A graduate of Vanderbilt University and the University of Kentucky College of Law, Will began his career clerking for a federal judge before joining Stoll Keenon & Park, where he co-founded the firm’s Intellectual Property & Technology Department. He later became a partner at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP before launching Montague Law PLLC in 2011 to provide more personalized, cost-effective legal counsel.

Experience & Areas of Focus

Having represented high-profile clients across industries like information technology, healthcare, retail, and the arts, Will has been the lead counsel in numerous litigation matters. His clients benefit from his extensive experience navigating complex legal challenges in areas such as business contracts, trademark disputes, and copyright litigation. Will’s ability to bridge his legal acumen with an appreciation for creative processes enables him to offer both strategic and practical solutions to protect his clients’ intellectual property and business interests.

In addition to his legal practice, Will has been recognized for his contributions to the legal field with various honors and awards. He has co-authored legal publications, presented at industry-leading conferences, and served as a trusted voice on topics ranging from intellectual property to technology and computer law.

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Honors & Awards

Education

  • J.D., University of Kentucky (with high distinction, Order of the Coif, 1992)
  • B.A., Vanderbilt University (cum laude, 1988)

Bar & Court Admissions

  • Kentucky (all Kentucky state courts)
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

Professional & Civic Organizations

Publications & Presentations

  • Copyright Litigation Strategies Handbook, co-author of Chapter 28 (“Other Remedies and Injunctive Relief”), American Bar Association, 2017.
  • June 11, 2013: “Intellectual Property” – presented to the Kentucky Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs
  • April 11, 2013: “E-Lawyering and the Cloud” – Fayette County Bar Association’s Technology Series of Continuing Legal Education
  • November 7, 2012: “Intellectual Property Q&A with Will Montague” – Shift Design Group
  • December 10, 2010: ”Safely Storing Confidential Customer Data in the Cloud” – Business Lexington
  • April 8, 2008: “Copyright and Trademark Law: What PR Professionals Should Know about Intellectual Property” – Public Relations Society of America (Thoroughbred Chapter)
  • February 19, 2008: “Intellectual Property” – University of Kentucky Entrepreneurs Club
  • June 27, 2006: “New Issues in Electronic Discovery” – Fayette County Bar Association, Bench & Bar CLE
  • September – December 2004: (multiple events) “Intellectual Property: Trademark/Copyright” – Kentucky Bar Association Kentucky Law Update CLE
  • September 29, 2004: “Intellectual Property Protection for Software” – Lexington Information Technology Forum
  • June 29, 2004: “Online Legal Resources: Beyond Lexis and Westlaw” – Fayette County Bar Association Bench & Bar CLE
  • June 1, 2004: ”Vicarious Liability and Copyright Law: Breaking with Tradition,” The Intellectual Property Strategist, Vol. 10, No. 9 – American Law Media
  • October 27, 2003: “Copyright Law and Music Piracy” – Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts
  • December 12, 2002: “Recent Developments in Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Patent Law” – University of Kentucky Advanced Science and Technology Center
  • November 1, 2002: “Software Licenses – From Mass Market EULAs to Mission Critical Development and Installation Agreements” – University of Kentucky College of Law, Computer & Technology Law Institute CLE
  • September 9, 2002: “Business of Ideas: Intellectual Property Law” – Kentucky Science & Technology Corporation’s ideaFestival
  • June 27, 2002: “Electronic Evidence (Before the Courtroom)” – Fayette County Bar Association, Bench & Bar CLE
  • April 25, 2002: “Avoiding Copyright Problems” – Stoll Keenon & Park Keeneland CLE Seminar
  • December 2001: (multiple events) “Intellectual Property: A Whole New Ballgame” – Kentucky Bar Association Kentucky Law Update CLE
  • November 15, 2001: “Protecting Intellectual Property – Patents versus Trade Secrets: Two Sides of the Same Coin” – University of Kentucky Advanced Science and Technology CenterNovember 1, 2001: “Software Licensing: How to Avoid ‘Walking the Plank’ for Piracy” – Fayette County Bar Association CLE
  • September 20, 2001: “Software Licensing: How to Avoid ‘Walking the Plank’ for Piracy” – Louisville Bar Association CLE
  • June 15-16, 2001: ”The Kentucky Law and Technology Show” – Kentucky Bar Association 2001 Annual Convention (coordinator and panel moderator)
  • April 18, 2001: “UCITA and Copyright Law” – Kentucky Bar Association, Corporate House Counsel Seminar CLE
  • June 7, 2000: “It May Not Be Silicon Valley But…” – Silicon Central eConference (panel moderator)
  • March 17, 2000: “Business Method Patents: A Litigation Perspective” – University of Kentucky College of Law, Computer Law Institute CLE

Will’s work reflects a deep commitment to fostering innovation and ensuring the legal foundations that support it remain strong.

 

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