Atty. Patrick Bergin
Pat Bergin is a registered Patent Attorney with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. He is the chair of the Information Technology, Data Privacy and Security Section at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. and regularly assists clients with a broad range of intellectual property issues with an emphasis on domestic and international intellectual property procurement, including: drafting and prosecuting utility and design patent applications in the mechanical, electro-mechanical and medical device arts before the United States Patent and Trademark Office; patent litigation; trademark prosecution
Patent Law Attorney · Serving Milwaukee, WI
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About Patrick Bergin at a Glance
Patrick Bergin is a ip attorney based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, practicing at von Briesen & Roper SC. Educated at Marquette University (B.S., 2001). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law (2026). Serves clients in Milwaukee, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Patrick Bergin
Pat Bergin is a registered Patent Attorney with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. He is the chair of the Information Technology, Data Privacy and Security Section at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. and regularly assists clients with a broad range of intellectual property issues with an emphasis on domestic and international intellectual property procurement, including:
- drafting and prosecuting utility and design patent applications in the mechanical, electro-mechanical and medical device arts before the United States Patent and Trademark Office;
- patent litigation;
- trademark prosecution and brand counseling, including selecting, clearing, registering, and enforcing trademarks, as well as trademark proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeals Board;
- trademark litigation involving Lanham Act, cybersquatting, false advertising, and unfair competition;
- conducting reviews and issuing opinions in patentability, right-to-practice, patent (in)validity and patent infringement;
- negotiating and drafting technology transfer agreements;
- due diligence for mergers and acquisitions; and
- domain name disputes and social media issues including website terms of service, trademark keyword and adword issues, and cybersquatting.
Practice Areas Explained
Patrick Bergin's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick Bergin handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Milwaukee.
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 Patrick Bergin
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 Patrick Bergin's practice in the field of ip.
Focused IP Practice
Concentrating on ip means Patrick Bergin's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Milwaukee
A Milwaukee-based practice means Patrick Bergin 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 Patrick Bergin Handles in Milwaukee
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