Atty. William Won Shik Kim

Atty. William Won Shik Kim

William Won Shik Kim is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, intellectual property law. William received a M.A. degree from Columbia University in 1995, and has been licensed for 19 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About William Won Shik Kim at a glance

William Won Shik Kim is a Counsel based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at WilmerHale. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on real estate and ip. Admitted to practice in California (2007) and New York registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2007). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 2006) and Columbia University (M.A. M.Phil., 1995). Active member of State Bar of California. Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Won Shik Kim is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, intellectual property law
  • William received a M.A. degree from Columbia University in 1995, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • William practices at WilmerHale in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William Won Shik Kim's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

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

William Won Shik Kim is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip 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 Palo Alto 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Won Shik Kim

Where is William Won Shik Kim's law office located?
William Won Shik Kim's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is WilmerHale. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Won Shik Kim handle?
William Won Shik Kim focuses on real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Won Shik Kim practiced law?
William Won Shik Kim has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did William Won Shik Kim go to law school?
William Won Shik Kim earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (M.A. M.Phil., 1995).
How can I contact William Won Shik Kim for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Fordham University School of Law
- 2006
M.A. M.Phil.
Columbia University
- 1995

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2007
New York registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2007

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