Atty. Michael Willis Vary

Atty. Michael Willis Vary

Michael Willis Vary is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property, patent infringement and 2 other areas of law. Michael received a M.S. degree from Yale University, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Cleveland Cleveland 44 yrs experience 44 year
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About Michael Willis Vary at a glance

Michael Willis Vary is a patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and litigation attorney based in Cleveland, Ohio. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1982). Educated at Case Western Reserve University School of Law (J.D., 1982) and Yale University M.S. M. Phil., Ph.D. John Carroll University B.S. Chemistry (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Activities •Progressive Arts Alliance, Board Member. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Willis Vary is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property, patent infringement and 2 other areas of law
  • Michael received a M.S. degree from Yale University, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Michael practices in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Willis Vary's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Willis Vary handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

Michael Willis Vary is one of 17,495 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in Ohio →

Intellectual Property

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

Michael Willis Vary is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Michael Willis Vary is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Willis Vary

Where is Michael Willis Vary's law office located?
Michael Willis Vary's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Willis Vary handle?
Michael Willis Vary focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Michael Willis Vary practiced law?
Michael Willis Vary has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Michael Willis Vary go to law school?
Michael Willis Vary earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (—).
How can I contact Michael Willis Vary for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Michael Willis Vary received?
Michael Willis Vary's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
- 1982
Yale University M.S. M. Phil., Ph.D. John Carroll University B.S. Chemistry
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1982

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