Atty. Walter Willard Duft

Atty. Walter Willard Duft

Mr. Walter Willard Duft is a lawyer practicing patent application, patent, trademark and 2 other areas of law.

Buffalo Buffalo 42 yrs experience 42 year
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About Walter Willard Duft at a glance

Walter Willard Duft is a Member based in Buffalo, New York, practicing at Walter W. Duft. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in California (1984), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1986), U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (1989), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (1990). Educated at University Of Puget Sound J.D. (—) and Seattle University School Of Law University Of Colorado B.S.C.E. (—). Active member of American Bar Associations American Intellectual Property Law Association. Serands clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Walter Willard Duft is a lawyer practicing patent application, patent, trademark and 2 other areas of law
  • Walter received a degree from Seattle University School Of Law, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Walter practices at Walter W. Duft in Buffalo, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Walter Willard Duft's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Walter Willard Duft 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

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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 New York

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Walter Willard Duft

Where is Walter Willard Duft's law office located?
Walter Willard Duft's law practice is located in Buffalo, New York. The firm is Walter W. Duft. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Walter Willard Duft handle?
Walter Willard Duft focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Walter Willard Duft practiced law?
Walter Willard Duft has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Walter Willard Duft go to law school?
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Education

University Of Puget Sound J.D.
- In Progress
Seattle University School Of Law University Of Colorado B.S.C.E.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1990
District of
Admitted: 1997
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1997
New York
Admitted: 1998

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