Atty. William C. McCoy

Atty. William C. McCoy

William C. McCoy is a lawyer practicing patent, trademark, copyright and 2 other areas of law.

Cleveland Cleveland 76 yrs experience 76 year
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Profile Summary

About William C. McCoy at a glance

William C. McCoy is a trademark, copyright, ip, and trade secrets attorney based in Cleveland, Ohio. They have 76+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1950. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1950), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1956), U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1959), and U.S. Supreme Court (1960). Educated at Western Reserve University (LL.B., 1949) and Princeton University (B.S.E., 1944). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William C. McCoy is a lawyer practicing patent, trademark, copyright and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S.E. degree from Princeton University in 1944, and has been licensed for 76 years
  • William practices in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

William C. McCoy's Areas of Practice

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

Trademark Law

William C. McCoy 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.

William C. McCoy is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Ohio →

Trade Secrets

William C. McCoy is one of 6,644 trade secrets attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trade secrets 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 William C. McCoy

Where is William C. McCoy's law office located?
William C. McCoy's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William C. McCoy handle?
William C. McCoy focuses on trademark, copyright, ip, trade secrets. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has William C. McCoy practiced law?
William C. McCoy has 76+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1950.
Where did William C. McCoy go to law school?
William C. McCoy earned their education at (LL.B., 1949); (B.S.E., 1944).
How can I contact William C. McCoy for a consultation?
You can contact William C. McCoy directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William C. McCoy received?
William C. McCoy's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Western Reserve University
- 1949
B.S.E.
Princeton University
- 1944

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1950
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1956
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1959
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1960
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1963
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademar
Admitted: 1982

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