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Bill Galliani

Senior Counsel

bgalliani@cooley.com

William S. Galliani focuses his practice on counseling clients in connection with legal issues associated with complex electronic and software technologies. For over 30 years, his practice has been devoted to advising Silicon Valley companies regarding intellectual property portfolio development and enforcement.

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Experience

  • Thayer Ventures Acquisition Corp. Completes Merger With Inspirato 

  • Absolute Software Agrees to Acquire NetMotion Software 

  • OpsGenie Sells to Atlassian 

  • Semiconductor Developer Aquantia Closes $71 Million IPO 

  • SeatGeek Raises $57 Million and Acquires TopTix 

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Education

  • Santa Clara University School of Law
    JD

  • Northwestern University
    BS, Electrical Engineering

  • Northwestern University
    BA, English


Admissions & Credentials

California

Registered to practice before the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO)

Memberships

  • American Bar Association

Rankings & Accolades

    Best Lawyers in America: Intellectual Property Litigation, Patent Law and Technology Law

    Best Lawyers in America: Patent Lawyer of the Year (2013, 2022)

    Daily Journal: 25 Leading Patent Portfolio Managers (2009)