William Schaal

About William Schaal

William "Bill" Schaal is a partner in the Intellectual Property group at Rutan & Tucker in Irvine and is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. His firm biography says he has helped clients secure patent protection for more than 25 years, for companies ranging from multinational corporations to startups. With a background in electrical engineering, he prepares, files, and prosecutes patent applications across many technical fields, particularly computer electronics and related technologies. He advises clients on building strong IP portfolios, including portfolios involved in acquisitions and public offerings. He also works with the firm's cybersecurity, privacy, and corporate governance group. He is admitted in California and the Central District of California. He earned his J.D. from Loyola Law School and holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and a B.A. in Management Science from UC San Diego.

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California State Bar No. 161813 (Active admitted 1992-12-14)