Atty. Wayne Dils Porter, Jr.

Atty. Wayne Dils Porter, Jr.

Wayne Dils Porter, Jr. is a lawyer practicing trademark and copyright, trade secret and unfair competition, licensing and litigation and 3 other areas of law. Wayne received a degree from West Virginia University in 1969, and has been licensed for 51 years.

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About Wayne Dils Porter, Jr. at a glance

Wayne Dils Porter, Jr. is a Member based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Law Offices of Wayne D. Porter, Jr.. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on trademark, copyright, ip, trade secrets, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1975), District of Columbia (1976), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (1976), and Ohio (1977). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1975) and West Virginia University (B.S.A.E., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Cleveland. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Wayne Dils Porter, Jr. is a lawyer practicing trademark and copyright, trade secret and unfair competition, licensing and litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • Wayne received a degree from West Virginia University in 1969, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Wayne practices at Law Offices of Wayne D. Porter, Jr. in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Wayne Dils Porter, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Wayne Dils Porter, Jr. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trademark Law

Wayne Dils Porter, Jr. is one of 23,222 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in Ohio →

Copyright 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.

Wayne Dils Porter, Jr. is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Ohio →

Trade Secrets

Wayne Dils Porter, Jr. is one of 6,644 trade secrets attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trade secrets attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Litigation

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

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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 Wayne Dils Porter, Jr.

Where is Wayne Dils Porter, Jr.'s law office located?
Wayne Dils Porter, Jr.'s law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Law Offices of Wayne D. Porter, Jr.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Wayne Dils Porter, Jr. handle?
Wayne Dils Porter, Jr. focuses on trademark, copyright, ip, trade secrets, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Wayne Dils Porter, Jr. practiced law?
Wayne Dils Porter, Jr. has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Wayne Dils Porter, Jr. go to law school?
Wayne Dils Porter, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.S.A.E., 1969).
How can I contact Wayne Dils Porter, Jr. for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Wayne Dils Porter, Jr. received?
Wayne Dils Porter, Jr.'s notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University
- 1975
B.S.A.E.
West Virginia University
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1975
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1976
Ohio
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Supreme Court registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1985

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