Atty. William Patrick Nelson

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.

Redwood City Redwood City 31 Years Experience 31 year
Call (650) 753-1763

Profile Summary

About William Patrick Nelson at a glance

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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

William Patrick Nelson's Areas of Practice

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

Patent 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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Trade Secrets

William Patrick Nelson is one of 6,133 trade secrets attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trade secrets attorneys in California →

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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Patrick Nelson

Where is William Patrick Nelson's law office located?
William Patrick Nelson's law practice is located in Redwood City, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Patrick Nelson handle?
William Patrick Nelson focuses on patent, ip, trade secrets, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Patrick Nelson practiced law?
William Patrick Nelson has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did William Patrick Nelson go to law school?
William Patrick Nelson earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (—).
How can I contact William Patrick Nelson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California School of Law - Boalt Hall
- 1992
University of California, Riverside B.A. Pubilc Administration University of California, Riverside B.A. Phi Beta Kappa
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1995
California United States District Court for the Northern District of California United States Distri
Admitted: 1998

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