Atty. William C Mercer
William C Mercer is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent infringement litigation. William received a Ph.D. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1984, and has been licensed for 28 years.
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William C Mercer is an Of Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on patent and ip. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1998) and New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, District of Connect (2001). Educated at University of Connecticut School of Law (J.D., 1998) and Pennsylvania State University (Ph.D. Chemistry, 1984). Active member of New York State and American Bar Associations American Chemical Society. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William C Mercer is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent infringement litigation
- William received a Ph.D. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1984, and has been licensed for 28 years
- William practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in New York, NY
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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 New York 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 venue, 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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