Atty. William J. McNichol
William J. McNichol is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, counseling / ip audits, licensing and 6 other areas of law.
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William J. McNichol is a Partner based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Reed Smith LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, and ip. Admitted to practice in New York (1984), Washington (1993), and Pennsylvania registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1997). Educated at Villanova University (J.D. Biology, 1983) and Villanova University (B.S. Biology, 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William J. McNichol is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, counseling / ip audits, licensing and 6 other areas of law
- William J. received a B.S. degree from Villanova University in 1977, and has been licensed for 42 years
- William J. practices at Reed Smith LLP in Philadelphia, PA
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William J. McNichol is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Pennsylvania →
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IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
William J. McNichol is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Pennsylvania →
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Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Philadelphia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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