Atty. William E. Green

Atty. William E. Green

William E. Green is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent, trademark and 4 other areas of law.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 63 Years Experience 63 year
Call (650) 517-0420

Profile Summary

About William E. Green at a glance

William E. Green is a trusts, trademark, copyright, business, and ip attorney based in Palo Alto, California. They have 63+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1963. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1963), New York (1964), and California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1972). Educated at Duquesne University School of Law (LL.B., 1963) and University of Pittsburgh (B.S., 1957). Serves clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William E. Green is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent, trademark and 4 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from University of Pittsburgh in 1957, and has been licensed for 63 years
  • William practices in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William E. Green's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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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 E. Green is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

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 Palo Alto 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 venue, 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William E. Green

Where is William E. Green's law office located?
William E. Green's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William E. Green handle?
William E. Green focuses on trusts, trademark, copyright, business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William E. Green practiced law?
William E. Green has 63+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1963.
Where did William E. Green go to law school?
William E. Green earned their education at (LL.B., 1963); (B.S., 1957).
How can I contact William E. Green for a consultation?
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Education

LL.B.
Duquesne University School of Law
- 1963
B.S.
University of Pittsburgh
- 1957

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1963
New York
Admitted: 1964
California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1972

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