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W. Duncan MacIlwinen

Patent Agent


What you should know about me:

I began my career as an engineer in fiber optics before pivoting to pursue intellectual property law. Today, I leverage my engineering background and passion for innovation to offer clients strategic IP portfolio solutions.

  • Known for being accountable, reliable and in your corner
  • Earned a bronze medal in Taekwondo at the Junior Olympics
  • Built and operated an open-air GPU crypto mining rig

Duncan’s Experience

Duncan drafts and prosecutes patent applications within the mechanical and electro-mechanical arts, specifically focusing on technologies such as computer hardware and software, power generation systems, agricultural machinery, and consumer appliances.

Prior to joining D&M, Duncan gained valuable experience working in industry as a product engineer for a fiber optics manufacturer. His industry experience has allowed him to explore a wide range of industrial and systems arts while also working with a diverse group of industry leaders and thinkers. These experiences have provided Duncan with a solid foundation and the necessary tools to serve his clients’ IP visions.

Background & Credentials

Education

  • Clemson University (B.S., Industrial Engineering, 2018)
  • Georgia Institute of Technology (M.S. Industrial Engineering, 2019)
  • University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 2024)

Admissions:

  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Honors & Awards:

  • Technology Editor, South Carolina Law Review
  • Order of the Coif, University of South Carolina School of Law
  • CALI Awards – Data Privacy; Technology & the Practice of Law; Drafting Business Agreements; Problems in Professional Responsibility

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