Licensing & More Attorney · Serving Waukesha, WI · 26+ Years Experience
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About David J. Bates at a Glance
David J. Bates is a GE Healthcare based in Waukesha, Wisconsin. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and energy. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2000). Educated at Marquette University (J.D., 1999) and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (B.A.M.A. University, 1988). Serves clients in Waukesha, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David J. Bates
- Atty. David J. Bates is a lawyer practicing licensing, patent application, patents and 6 other areas of law
- David received a degree from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1988, and has been licensed for 26 years
- David practices in Waukesha, WI
Practice Areas Explained
David J. Bates's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David J. Bates handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Waukesha.
Patent Law in Waukesha
David J. Bates is one of 20,632 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Wisconsin →
Trademark Law in Waukesha
David J. Bates is one of 23,086 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in Wisconsin →
Copyright Law in Waukesha
David J. Bates is one of 17,404 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in Wisconsin →
Intellectual Property in Waukesha
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
David J. Bates is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Wisconsin →
Energy & Utilities Law in Waukesha
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
David J. Bates is one of 35,985 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Wisconsin →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Waukesha
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 Waukesha 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 venue, 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.
Waukesha Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Waukesha-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Waukesha Choose David J. Bates
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David J. Bates's practice in the field of patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and energy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David J. Bates brings 26+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent, trademark, and copyright, David J. Bates can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Waukesha
A Waukesha-based practice means David J. Bates attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues David J. Bates Handles in Waukesha
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters David J. Bates has experience with under Wisconsin law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact David J. Bates directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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