Atty. Walter C. Gillis

Atty. Walter C. Gillis

Walter C. Gillis is a lawyer practicing patents, intellectual property.

Alexandria Alexandria 61 yrs experience 61 year
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About Walter C. Gillis at a glance

Walter C. Gillis is a patent and ip attorney based in Alexandria, Virginia. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1965), U.S. Court for Federal Claims (1965), U.S. Supreme Court (1970), and Virginia (1971). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1964) and Northeastern University (B.S. Ch.E., 1958). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Alexandria, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Walter C. Gillis is a lawyer practicing patents, intellectual property
  • Walter C. received a B.S. degree from Northeastern University in 1958, and has been licensed for 61 years
  • Walter C. practices in Alexandria, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Walter C. Gillis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Walter C. Gillis handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

Walter C. Gillis is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Virginia →

Intellectual Property

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

Walter C. Gillis is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Walter C. Gillis's law office located?
Walter C. Gillis's law practice is located in Alexandria, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Walter C. Gillis handle?
Walter C. Gillis focuses on patent, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Walter C. Gillis practiced law?
Walter C. Gillis has 61+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1965.
Where did Walter C. Gillis go to law school?
Walter C. Gillis earned their education at (J.D., 1964); (B.S. Ch.E., 1958).
How can I contact Walter C. Gillis for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Walter C. Gillis received?
Walter C. Gillis's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University
- 1964
B.S. Ch.E.
Northeastern University
- 1958

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1965
U.S. Court for Federal Claims
Admitted: 1965
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1970
Virginia
Admitted: 1971
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademar
Admitted: 1982

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