William Y. "Corky" Klett III
About William Y. Klett III
William Y. Klett III is a lawyer based in Columbia, SC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2006. William Y. Klett III is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Columbia, South Carolina
- Copyright Law
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Litigation - Patent
- Patent Law
- Technology Law
- Trade Secrets Law
- Trademark Law
Current Firm: Burr & Forman LLP
Education: Colorado School of Mines, BSE, graduated 1987 and University of Nebraska – Lincoln, J.D., graduated 1990
Location: Columbia, SC
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