Atty. Jay G. Durst
With expertise in patent and trademark prosecution, Jay offers counsel to some of Boyle Fredrickson’s leading clients. Jay’s background in electrical and computer engineering led him to the firm in 2001.
Intellectual Property & More Attorney · Serving Milwaukee, WI · 30+ Years Experience
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About Jay G. Durst at a Glance
Jay G. Durst is a Member based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, practicing at Boyle Fredrickson, S.C.. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on patent and ip. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1996) and Michigan U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin U.S. District Court (1996). Educated at University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School (J.D., 1996) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.S. Electrical, 1992). Serves clients in Milwaukee, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jay G. Durst
- With expertise in patent and trademark prosecution, Jay offers counsel to some of Boyle Fredrickson’s leading clients
- Jay’s background in electrical and computer engineering led him to the firm in 2001
- Jay’s work in the area of nanotechnology includes providing IP counsel with respect to a wide range of mechanical and electrical inventions
- In particular, Jay has filed and prosecuted patent applications directed to high-tech analysis instruments involving associated physical structure, control circuitry and software
- Jay was instrumental in guiding Boyle Fredrickson when the firm was searching for a new office location in downtown Milwaukee
- His strong interest in real estate helped the firm secure space that will keep them in the heart of the city for many years to come
- Jay is a Boyle Fredrickson shareholder and has been a member of the firm’s Board of Directors
- Experience • Nilles and Nilles • Price Heneveld News & Publications • “Should Infringing Acts Authorized Within the United States but Committed Extraterritorially Constitute a Valid Claim for Infringement Under US
- Copyright Law?” Wisconsin International Law Journal, Author • Boyle Fredrickson Earns Awards and Recognitions • Durst Named to Boyle Fredrickson Board of Directors
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Jay G. Durst's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jay G. Durst handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Milwaukee.
Patent Law in Milwaukee
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Intellectual Property in Milwaukee
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Milwaukee
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 Milwaukee 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.
Milwaukee Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Milwaukee-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 Milwaukee Choose Jay G. Durst
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 Jay G. Durst's practice in the field of patent and ip.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jay G. Durst brings 30+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Wisconsin and Michigan U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin U.S. District Court , Jay G. Durst can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent and ip, Jay G. Durst can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Milwaukee
A Milwaukee-based practice means Jay G. Durst attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Jay G. Durst Handles in Milwaukee
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