Atty. William Patrick Nelson
William Patrick Nelson is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent litigation, federal circuit appellate and 1 other area of law. William received a B.A. degree from University of California, Riverside, and has been licensed for 31 years.
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William Patrick Nelson is a patent, ip, trade secrets, and appellate attorney based in Redwood City, California. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in New York (1995) and California United States District Court for the Northern District of California United States Distri (1998). Educated at University of California School of Law - Boalt Hall (J.D., 1992) and University of California, Riverside B.A. Pubilc Administration University of California, Riverside B.A. Phi Beta Kappa (—). Serves clients in Redwood City, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William Patrick Nelson is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent litigation, federal circuit appellate and 1 other area of law
- William received a B.A. degree from University of California, Riverside, and has been licensed for 31 years
- William practices in Redwood City, CA
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William Patrick Nelson is one of 18,874 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in California →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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William Patrick Nelson is one of 6,133 trade secrets attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trade secrets attorneys in California →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
William Patrick Nelson is one of 77,587 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in California →
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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 Redwood City 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 venue, 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.
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