Ogden Glazer + Schaefer – your legal team deeply rooted in Wisconsin, but licensed to practice seamlessly in Illinois and Minnesota too. We’re a compact yet powerhouse team, specializing in representing businesses with a sharp focus on startups, intellectual property, and food and beverage regulation.
We’re not about flashy introductions; we’re about delivering dedicated service and making complex legal concepts easy to grasp and understand.
Whether you’re embarking on the exciting journey of launching a new startup or seeking seasoned advice for your ongoing ventures, Ogden Glazer + Schaefer is here to guide you with a laidback yet professional touch.
Practice Areas
Business & Corporate
Recent Blog Posts
Diversity is the Antidote for Competition - Long before I was a trademark nerd, I was a biology geek with the science degrees to prove it. Yes, I have read Darwin’s The Origin of Species – in my own free time at that. I also recently read Blue Ocean Strategy by W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne and The Serviceberry: Abundance and ... Read more
Build stress reduction into your routine - As a senior in high school, I must make a lot of decisions for the next steps in my life. The questions people always have for me these days are; “How is senior year going?” “Do you know what you want to do or where you want to go?” I always reply that I am ... Read more
The Human Touch in Trademarking: Why Soft Skills Matter in a Digital Age - In today’s digital era, the world of intellectual property is evolving rapidly. With technology making the technical aspects of filing trademark applications more accessible than ever, it might seem like the process is becoming straightforward. And to a certain extent, it is. With user-friendly USPTO interfaces, AI-driven tools, and abundant resources, the barriers to entry ... Read more
The Corporate Transparency Act is Here (Kind of). Now It’s in Court (Several More Times)? - After a 6-week hiatus, I am back again with more updates about the Corporate Transparency Act’s (CTA) journey through federal court. For those of you tuning back in, this post relates to our firm’s series about the Corporate Transparency Act and Beneficial Ownership Reporting. Please follow the link here to see all our firm’s posts ... Read more
We welcome a new attorney in 2025! - Fatimeh Pahlavan’s legal practice is dedicated to building thoughtful infrastructure that supports meaningful work and human-centered workplaces. She believes that the right systems—whether legal, operational, or cultural—can foster both individual growth and collective impact. At Ogden Glazer + Schaefer, Fatimeh draws from her background in cooperative governance, intellectual property, and nonprofit leadership to help clients ... Read more
We have a new IP Paralegal! - We’re thrilled to welcome Jennifer Glass to OG+S! Jenn brings over 15 years of experience in intellectual property, specializing in patent prosecution, as well as patent and trademark docketing. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Cornerstone University. Jenn’s career spans a variety of industries within the legal field, including automotive ... Read more
It’s almost here! Public Domain Day! - Copyright law can be a bit convoluted, but occasionally, the legislature does things that actually simplify life. One thing they did was to make all the copyrights expire on December 31 rather than throughout the year. The 1998 Copyright Term Extension Act gave works published or registered before 1978 a 95-year term, expiring on January ... Read more
Happy End of 2024 from Ogden Glazer + Schaefer - As we close out another remarkable year, all of us at Ogden Glazer + Schaefer want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude. To our clients, partners, staff, and friends, your trust and collaboration have been the cornerstone of our success. We’re proud of what we’ve achieved together in 2024 and excited about ... Read more
Emergency Rule 2419 Released by Wisconsin Department of Revenue - The anticipated Emergency Rule further outlining the Department of Revenue’s policies, procedures, and interpretations of Wis. Stat. Sec. 125 was just released! If you are a brewery, winery, distillery, or wholesale permittee in the State of Wisconsin this emergency rule applies to you and will impact your business. We will have more information about the ... Read more
The Corporate Transparency Act is Here (Kinda). Now It’s in Court (Again)? - My pause on BOI blogging content was solid, but recent events in federal court have caused me to spring back into action. For those of you tuning back in, this post relates to our firm’s series about the Corporate Transparency Act and Beneficial Ownership Reporting. Please follow the link here to see all our firm’s ... Read more
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Main Phone Number: (608) 336-3264
E-Mail Inquiries: [email protected]
Madison Office
- Office Address: 6131 Nesbitt Rd Suite 200, Fitchburg, WI 53719
- Mailing Address: PO Box 45116, Madison, WI 53744
Northshore-Milwaukee Office
- Office Address: W62N248 Washington Ave B204, Cedarburg, WI 53012
- Mailing Address: PO Box 528, Cedarburg, WI 53012
Minneapolis-Twin Cities Office
- Office Address: 1400 Van Buren St NE 200 243, Minneapolis, MN 55413
- Mailing Address: PO Box 18567, Minneapolis, MN 55418
We are proud members of the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce, Cedarburg Chamber of Commerce,
Baraboo Chamber of Commerce and Verona Area Chamber of Commerce.