W. Duncan MacIlwinen
Associate
- Greenville, SC
- (864) 271-1592
- dmacilwinen@dority-manning.com
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.
Sectors
Duncan focuses on the following sectors:
Practice Areas
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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