William H. Mandir

William H. Mandir is an Adjunct Professor at the University of New Hampshire School of Law, where he teaches on IP enforcement at the International Trade Commission. He is also a Partner at Sughrue Mion, PLLC in Washington, D.C., serving on the firm's Management Committee and leading key aspects of its Litigation practice, particularly in intellectual property disputes.

Education:

• J.D., University of New Hampshire School of Law (formerly Franklin Pierce Law Center)
• B.S., University of Maryland College of Engineering

His primary research and professional interests include Intellectual Property Law, Patent Litigation, Trade Secret Law, IP Enforcement, and Patent Prosecution in the electrical, software, and mechanical arts. With over 20 years of experience, Mandir has litigated more than 50 cases in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, U.S. District Courts, and the U.S. International Trade Commission.

Although no formal publications are listed, his work centers on applied legal practice in IP, particularly in litigation and prosecution, with a strong technical foundation in engineering disciplines.

Scientific and Professional Recognition:

• Consistently named as an expert in Euromoney’s Patent Expert Guide

As an adjunct faculty member, he contributes to legal education while actively practicing law. There is no mention of formal advising of students or grant-funded research. He is affiliated with several professional organizations including the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA), the American Bar Association (ABA), the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and Eta Kappa Nu (Electrical Engineering Honor Society).