Charles D. Thill

Biography

Charles D. Thill has substantial experience within the technology and software industries, including work regarding drafting and advising on software agreements, software audits, software installations, and software related intellectual property protection matters. He also has experience reviewing and advising on Business Software Alliance audit requests. While working as an intern with World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), he researched and provided analysis of global intellectual property rights, focusing on the Energy and High Technology sectors.

He not only has experience with intellectual property litigation, but consults and advises technology clients on risks related to information security and privacy. He has performed risk assessments and drafted security and privacy policies for firms ranging in size from small technology startups to fortune 100 companies.

Mr. Thill’s privacy and security certifications include: Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and CompTIA Security+.

He is a member of a number of professional associations, including but not limited to, the American Intellectual Property Law Association, American Society for Industrial Security, Association for Computing Machinery, Cloud Security Alliance, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, International Association of Privacy Professionals, Information Systems Audit and Control Association, International Technology Law Association, and the American Bar Association.

Mr. Thill earned his J.D. at the University at Buffalo School of Law, where he was Editor-in-Chief of the Intellectual Property Law Journal; L.L.M., Intellectual Property Law and Policy, from the University of Washington School of Law; M.A., Informatics, at the University at Buffalo School of Informatics; Advanced Graduate Certificate in Information Assurance and Security, through the NSA Infrastructure and Protection Program; and a B.S., Biochemistry, from Stony Brook University. He is licensed to practice in the State of Washington (bar admission under Charlie D. Thill).

Education & Bar Admissions

Education

• University at Buffalo School of Law, J.D.
• University of Washington School of Law, L.L.M, Intellectual Property Law and Policy
• University at Buffalo School of Informatics, M.A., Informatics
• Stony Brook University, B.S., Biochemistry

Bar Admissions

• Washington

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