Atty. Charles S. Sara

Atty. Charles S. Sara

Atty. Charles S.

Madison Madison 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About Charles S. Sara at a glance

Charles S. Sara is a Partner based in Madison, Wisconsin, practicing at DeWitt LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and ip licensing. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1982), U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (1983), Wisconsin registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1987), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin (1992). Educated at George Mason University School of Law (J.D., 1981) and University of North Carolina (B.A. Virginia, 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Patent, Trademark and Copyright Law Section Chair, 1991-1992 Board of Directors, 1989-1991 Program Co-Chair, 1989-1990) American Intellectual Property Law Association (Committee on Biotechnology, 1989—) Wisconsin Intellectual Property Law Association (Boa, Dane County, Virginia and American Bar Associations State Bar of Wisconsin. Serands clients in Madison, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Atty. Charles S. Sara is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, copyrights, licensing and technology transfer and 2 other areas of law
  • Charles S. received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina in 1972, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Charles S. practices at DeWitt LLP in Madison, WI

Practice Areas Explained

Charles S. Sara's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles S. Sara 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.

Charles S. Sara is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Wisconsin →

IP Licensing

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Wisconsin

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Charles S. Sara

Where is Charles S. Sara's law office located?
Charles S. Sara's law practice is located in Madison, Wisconsin. The firm is DeWitt LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles S. Sara handle?
Charles S. Sara focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, ip licensing. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has Charles S. Sara practiced law?
Charles S. Sara has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Charles S. Sara go to law school?
Charles S. Sara earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A. Virginia, 1972).
How can I contact Charles S. Sara for a consultation?
You can contact Charles S. Sara directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Charles S. Sara received?
Charles S. Sara's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
George Mason University School of Law
- 1981
B.A. Virginia
University of North Carolina
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1983
Wisconsin registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1992

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