Atty. William "Bill" Gaede
William (Bill) Gaede focuses his practice on intellectual property litigation in the life sciences and medical device industries. Bill serves as lead counsel for a wide range of companies and research institutes and has extensive experience in litigating life science technologies such as antibodies, proteins, small molecules and diagnostics.
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William "Bill" Gaede is a patent and ip attorney based in Menlo Park, California, practicing at McDermott Will & Schulte. Educated at University of California Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1988). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent (2026). Serands clients in Menlo Park, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William (Bill) Gaede focuses his practice on intellectual property litigation in the life sciences and medical device industries
- Bill serves as lead counsel for a wide range of companies and research institutes and has extensive experience in litigating life science technologies such as antibodies, proteins, small molecules and diagnostics
- In addition to his jury trial experience, Bill has argued before the US Circuit Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- He further provides risk management guidance on freedom to operate issues
- Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/gaede-william/
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William "Bill" Gaede is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in California →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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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 Menlo Park 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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