Atty. Alan Bruce Clay

Atty. Alan Bruce Clay

Mr. Alan Bruce Clay is a lawyer practicing intellectual property.

Raleigh Raleigh 39 yrs experience 39 year
Call (984) 500-2035 Book Appointment

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About Alan Bruce Clay at a glance

Alan Bruce Clay is a Sr. Atty. based in Raleigh, North Carolina. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on ip. Admitted to practice in Texas (1987) and Colorado registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1990). Educated at Drake Uni versity (J.D., 1986) and United States Military Academy (B.S. General, 1972). Serands clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Alan Bruce Clay is a lawyer practicing intellectual property
  • Alan received a B.S. degree from United States Military Academy in 1972, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Alan practices in Raleigh, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Alan Bruce Clay's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alan Bruce Clay handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Raleigh are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Alan Bruce Clay's law office located?
Alan Bruce Clay's law practice is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Alan Bruce Clay handle?
Alan Bruce Clay focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Alan Bruce Clay practiced law?
Alan Bruce Clay has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Alan Bruce Clay go to law school?
Alan Bruce Clay earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.S. General, 1972).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Drake Uni versity
- 1986
B.S. General
United States Military Academy
- 1972

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1987
Colorado registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1990

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