Atty. James O. Skarsten

Atty. James O. Skarsten

James O. Skarsten is a lawyer practicing patent application, government, intellectual property.

Cedarburg Cedarburg 52 yrs experience 52 year
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About James O. Skarsten at a glance

James O. Skarsten is a patent, ip, and government attorney based in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1974) and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin (1974). Educated at University of Wisconsin-Madison (J.D. B.S., 1973) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.S., 1968). Serands clients in Cedarburg, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James O. Skarsten is a lawyer practicing patent application, government, intellectual property
  • James received a degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1968, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • James practices in Cedarburg, WI

Practice Areas Explained

James O. Skarsten's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James O. Skarsten handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent 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.

James O. Skarsten is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Wisconsin →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

James O. Skarsten is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Wisconsin →

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 Cedarburg 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 James O. Skarsten

Where is James O. Skarsten's law office located?
James O. Skarsten's law practice is located in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James O. Skarsten handle?
James O. Skarsten focuses on patent, ip, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has James O. Skarsten practiced law?
James O. Skarsten has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did James O. Skarsten go to law school?
James O. Skarsten earned their education at (J.D. B.S., 1973); (B.S., 1968).
How can I contact James O. Skarsten for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. B.S.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 1973
B.S.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 1968

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1974

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