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About William M. Atkinson at a glance
William M. Atkinson is a Partner based in Charlotte, North Carolina, practicing at Alston & Bird LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on patent and ip. Admitted to practice in North Carolina U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1991). Educated at George Mason University (J.D., 1988) and Oklahoma State University (M.S. Ouachita, 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. William M. Atkinson is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent application, patent infringement and 3 other areas of law
- William received a M.S. degree from Oklahoma State University in 1983, and has been licensed for 35 years
- William practices at Alston & Bird LLP in Charlotte, NC
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William M. Atkinson is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in North Carolina →
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 North Carolina
Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Charlotte are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina 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 North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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