Atty. John S. Skilton

Atty. John S. Skilton

Atty. John S.

Madison Madison 57 yrs experience 57 year
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About John S. Skilton at a glance

John S. Skilton is a Partner based in Madison, Wisconsin, practicing at Perkins Coie LLP. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1969) and District of Columbia U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia U.S. District Court, Eastern D (2000). Educated at University of Wisconsin-Madison (J.D., 1969) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.A., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Dane County Bar Association Seventh Circuit Bar Association (Member, Board of Governor's, 1980-1995 President, 1985-1986) American Law Institute American Academy of Appellate Lawyers. Serands clients in Madison, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Atty. John S. Skilton is a lawyer practicing patent application, intellectual property litigation, patents and 8 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • John practices at Perkins Coie LLP in Madison, WI

Practice Areas Explained

John S. Skilton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John S. Skilton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

John S. Skilton is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Wisconsin →

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.

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

Civil Litigation

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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 John S. Skilton

Where is John S. Skilton's law office located?
John S. Skilton's law practice is located in Madison, Wisconsin. The firm is Perkins Coie LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John S. Skilton handle?
John S. Skilton focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has John S. Skilton practiced law?
John S. Skilton has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did John S. Skilton go to law school?
John S. Skilton earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (B.A., 1966).
How can I contact John S. Skilton for a consultation?
You can contact John S. Skilton 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 John S. Skilton received?
John S. Skilton's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 1969
B.A.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 1966

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1969
District of Columbia U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia U.S. District Court, Eastern D
Admitted: 2000

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