Atty. William Franklin Prout
William Franklin Prout is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent applications, patent infringement and 6 other areas of law. William received a B.S. degree from DePaul University in 1978, and has been licensed for 27 years.
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William Franklin Prout is a patent and ip attorney based in Wayzata, Minnesota. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in Illinois registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1999) and Minnesota (2001). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1999) and DePaul University (B.S. Loyola, 1978). Serands clients in Wayzata, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William Franklin Prout is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent applications, patent infringement and 6 other areas of law
- William received a B.S. degree from DePaul University in 1978, and has been licensed for 27 years
- William practices in Wayzata, MN
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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 Minnesota
Practicing law in Minnesota. Legal matters in Minnesota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Wayzata are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Minnesota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Minnesota 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 Minnesota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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