Atty. William O. Geny

Atty. William O. Geny

William O. Geny is a lawyer practicing copyright law, intellectual property licensing, patent litigation and 4 other areas of law.

Portland Portland 53 yrs experience 53 year
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About William O. Geny at a glance

William O. Geny is a patent, copyright, ip, ip licensing, and appellate attorney based in Portland, Oregon. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (Inactive) (1973), U.S. Court of Federal Claims and U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals (1975), and Oregon U.S. District Court, District of Oregon registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Tradema (1983). Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1973) and Tulane University of Louisiana (B.S. Physics, 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Treasurer, 1986-1987 Vice President, 1987-1988, Oregon State Bar Oregon Patent Law Association. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • William O. Geny is a lawyer practicing copyright law, intellectual property licensing, patent litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from Tulane University of Louisiana in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • William practices in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

William O. Geny's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Copyright Law

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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IP Licensing

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oregon

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

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Frequently Asked

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Where is William O. Geny's law office located?
William O. Geny's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William O. Geny handle?
William O. Geny focuses on patent, copyright, ip, ip licensing, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has William O. Geny practiced law?
William O. Geny has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did William O. Geny go to law school?
William O. Geny earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.S. Physics, 1969).
How can I contact William O. Geny for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William O. Geny received?
William O. Geny's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University
- 1973
B.S. Physics
Tulane University of Louisiana
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee (Inactive)
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Court of Federal Claims and U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals
Admitted: 1975
Oregon U.S. District Court, District of Oregon registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Tradema
Admitted: 1983

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