Atty. Keith M. Baxter

Atty. Keith M. Baxter

My practice focuses on patent prosecution, counseling on the strategic use of patents, and pre-litigation management of patent disputes. I have more than 30 years' experience working with complex university-based research, electronic and mechanical products, and software and computer architecture technology.

Milwaukee Milwaukee 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Keith M. Baxter is a Managing Partner based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, practicing at Boyle Fredrickson, S.C.. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on trademark, copyright, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1984) and Wisconsin U.S. District Court for Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin U.S. Court of Appeals f (1988). Educated at Georgetown University Law School (J.D., 1984) and Yale University (B.S. Electrical, 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Milwaukee, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • My practice focuses on patent prosecution, counseling on the strategic use of patents, and pre-litigation management of patent disputes
  • I have more than 30 years' experience working with complex university-based research, electronic and mechanical products, and software and computer architecture technology
  • I joined Boyle Frederickson in 2006, where I have also served as a member of the Board of Directors and as president
  • My clients include a major research university, fortune 500 companies, medium sized companies that rely on innovation, and start-ups
  • Representative Patents • Bow Fishing Reel with Reduced Friction Payout Patent Number: 10,499,622 • Bus Bar with Integrated Voltage Rise Time Filter Patent Number: 10,381,897 • Casement Window Hinge with Enhanced Pullout Resistance Patent Number: 10,337,226 • Computer Architecture with Fixed Program Dataflow Elements and Stream Processor Patent Number: 11,151,077 • Dental Appliance Cleaning System with Reduced Cross Contamination Patent Number: 10,835,358 • Eardrum Transducer with Nanoscale Membrane Patent Number: 10,715,939 • Height-Adjusting Device for Shelves of Appliances, in Particular for Dishwasher Racks Patent Number: 10,383,506 • High-Speed DNA Sequencing with Optically Active Nanopore Patent Number: 10,330,631 • Memory Processing Core Architecture Patent Number: 10,289,604 • Planar Field Emission Transistor Patent Number: 10,903,034 Experience • Quarles and Brady, Partner • General Electric, Staff Attorney Awards & Recognitions • Recognized in Best Lawyers in America for work in Patent Law • Rated AV Preeminent for 15 years – Martindale-Hubbel Peer Review Ratings

Practice Areas Explained

Keith M. Baxter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Keith M. Baxter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

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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 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 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

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Where is Keith M. Baxter's law office located?
Keith M. Baxter's law practice is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The firm is Boyle Fredrickson, S.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Keith M. Baxter handle?
Keith M. Baxter focuses on trademark, copyright, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has Keith M. Baxter practiced law?
Keith M. Baxter has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Keith M. Baxter go to law school?
Keith M. Baxter earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.S. Electrical, 1977).
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What awards or recognition has Keith M. Baxter received?
Keith M. Baxter's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law School
- 1984
B.S. Electrical
Yale University
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1984
Wisconsin U.S. District Court for Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin U.S. Court of Appeals f
Admitted: 1988

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