Atty. William Mitchell Gantz
William Mitchell Gantz is a lawyer practicing gaming and digital entertainment, patent litigation, trade secrets litigation and 8 other areas of law. William received a A.B. degree from University of Chicago in 1987, and .
Gaming and Digital Entertainment & More Attorney · Serving Boston, MA
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About William Mitchell Gantz at a Glance
William Mitchell Gantz is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Duane Morris LLP. Their practice focuses on patent, business, ip, class action, and trade secrets. Educated at The Ohio State University, Michael E. Moritz College of Law (J.D., 1990) and University of Chicago (A.B. English, 1987). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Professional Activities • Gaming Law Review - Editorial Board •International Masters of Gaming Law - General Member, 2013-present •International Association of Gaming Advisors (IAGA) •Trial Bar of the U, S, and District Court for the Northern District of Illinois •Chicago Bar Association - Committee on Business Divorce and Complex Ownership Disputes, Founding Member. Serves clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About William Mitchell Gantz
- William Mitchell Gantz is a lawyer practicing gaming and digital entertainment, patent litigation, trade secrets litigation and 8 other areas of law
- William received a A.B. degree from University of Chicago in 1987, and
- William practices at Duane Morris LLP in Boston, MA and 1 other location
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William Mitchell Gantz's Areas of Legal Practice
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Patent Law in Boston
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Business & Corporate Law in Boston
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Intellectual Property in Boston
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Class Action in Boston
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Trade Secrets in Boston
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Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent, business, and ip, William Mitchell Gantz can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Boston
A Boston-based practice means William Mitchell Gantz attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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