Atty. William Richard Tinker

Atty. William Richard Tinker

William Richard Tinker is a lawyer practicing patents, trademarks, copyrights and 3 other areas of law. William received a B.S. degree from University of Iowa in 2002, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Peoria Peoria 18 yrs experience 18 year
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About William Richard Tinker at a glance

William Richard Tinker is a patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and trade secrets attorney based in Peoria, Illinois. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in Iowa registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2008) and Illinois (2015). Educated at Drake University School of Law (J.D., 2007) and University of Iowa (B.S. Industrial, 2002). Active member of Iowa State Bar Association. Serands clients in Peoria, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Richard Tinker is a lawyer practicing patents, trademarks, copyrights and 3 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from University of Iowa in 2002, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • William practices in Peoria, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William Richard Tinker's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Trademark 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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Trade Secrets

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Richard Tinker

Where is William Richard Tinker's law office located?
William Richard Tinker's law practice is located in Peoria, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Richard Tinker handle?
William Richard Tinker focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, trade secrets. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William Richard Tinker practiced law?
William Richard Tinker has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did William Richard Tinker go to law school?
William Richard Tinker earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.S. Industrial, 2002).
How can I contact William Richard Tinker for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Drake University School of Law
- 2007
B.S. Industrial
University of Iowa
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Iowa registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2008
Illinois
Admitted: 2015

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