Atty. William N. Hughet

Atty. William N. Hughet

William N. Hughet is a lawyer practicing intellectual property analysis and counseling, licensing and transactions, patent interferences and 7 other areas of law.

Alexandria Alexandria 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About William N. Hughet at a glance

William N. Hughet is an Of Counsel based in Alexandria, Virginia, practicing at Merchant & Gould P.C.. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on patent, business, and ip. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1994) and District of Columbia registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2009). Educated at Iowa State University (Bachelor, 1970). Active member of Professional Affiliations, Honors & Recognition American Bar Association American Intellectual Property Law Association Intellectual Property Owners Association. Serands clients in Alexandria, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William N. Hughet is a lawyer practicing intellectual property analysis and counseling, licensing and transactions, patent interferences and 7 other areas of law
  • William N. received a degree from Iowa State University in 1970, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • William N. practices at Merchant & Gould P.C. in Alexandria, VA

Practice Areas Explained

William N. Hughet's Areas of Practice

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

Patent 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 N. Hughet is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Alexandria are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William N. Hughet

Where is William N. Hughet's law office located?
William N. Hughet's law practice is located in Alexandria, Virginia. The firm is Merchant & Gould P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William N. Hughet handle?
William N. Hughet focuses on patent, business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has William N. Hughet practiced law?
William N. Hughet has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did William N. Hughet go to law school?
William N. Hughet earned their education at (Bachelor, 1970).
How can I contact William N. Hughet for a consultation?
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Education

Bachelor
Iowa State University
- 1970

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1994
District of Columbia registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2009

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