Atty. William Orin Jacobson

Atty. William Orin Jacobson

William Orin Jacobson is a lawyer practicing patents, trade secrets, copyrights. William received a B.S. degree from City University of New York in 1963, and has been licensed for 44 years.

San Jose San Jose 44 yrs experience 44 year
Call (949) 868-4847 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William Orin Jacobson at a glance

William Orin Jacobson is a patent, copyright, and trade secrets attorney based in San Jose, California. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1982). Educated at Western State University (J.D., 1982) and City University of New York (B.S. Mechanical, 1963). Serands clients in San Jose, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William Orin Jacobson is a lawyer practicing patents, trade secrets, copyrights
  • William received a B.S. degree from City University of New York in 1963, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • William practices in San Jose, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William Orin Jacobson's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

William Orin Jacobson is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in California →

Copyright Law

William Orin Jacobson is one of 17,495 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in California →

Trade Secrets

William Orin Jacobson is one of 6,644 trade secrets attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trade secrets attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

Looking for additional California attorneys? Browse all attorneys in San Jose or all attorneys in California.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Orin Jacobson

Where is William Orin Jacobson's law office located?
William Orin Jacobson's law practice is located in San Jose, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Orin Jacobson handle?
William Orin Jacobson focuses on patent, copyright, trade secrets. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Orin Jacobson practiced law?
William Orin Jacobson has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did William Orin Jacobson go to law school?
William Orin Jacobson earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.S. Mechanical, 1963).
How can I contact William Orin Jacobson for a consultation?
You can contact William Orin Jacobson directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Western State University
- 1982
B.S. Mechanical
City University of New York
- 1963

Bar Admissions

California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1982

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.