Atty. Marlene Janet Williams

Atty. Marlene Janet Williams

Marlene Janet Williams is a lawyer practicing trademark law, copyright law, commercial litigation and 4 other areas of law. Marlene received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1991, and has been licensed for 28 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About Marlene Janet Williams at a glance

Marlene Janet Williams is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Nixon Peabody LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on trademark, copyright, business, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. District Court, Central Distric (1998). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1998) and University of California, Berkeley (B.A. Political, 1991). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Marlene Janet Williams is a lawyer practicing trademark law, copyright law, commercial litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • Marlene received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1991, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Marlene practices at Nixon Peabody LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Marlene Janet Williams's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Marlene Janet Williams handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Real Estate Law

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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 California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Francisco are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Marlene Janet Williams

Where is Marlene Janet Williams's law office located?
Marlene Janet Williams's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Nixon Peabody LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Marlene Janet Williams handle?
Marlene Janet Williams focuses on trademark, copyright, business, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Marlene Janet Williams practiced law?
Marlene Janet Williams has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Marlene Janet Williams go to law school?
Marlene Janet Williams earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A. Political, 1991).
How can I contact Marlene Janet Williams for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1998
B.A. Political
University of California, Berkeley
- 1991

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. District Court, Central Distric
Admitted: 1998

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