Ogden Glazer + Schaefer

Clear counsel for makers  and builders. Startups, intellectual property, real estate, and food and beverage compliance

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 compliance and 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.

Recent Blog Posts

Minnesota Paid Leave: How Much Time and How to Take it? - This post is the fifth part in a series on Minnesota Paid Leave. Feel free to check out Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4. The previous post focused on deadlines and taxes. This post will focus on when the leave can be taken, for how long, and in what forms. Let’s start with the when. ... Read more

The THC Beverage Cliff is Coming: You Are Jumping – Plan Now to Avoid a Cliff Strike - BASE jumping references aside, if you produce or sell intoxicating THC beverages, now is the time to plan your off ramp. Congress enacted changes that narrow what qualifies as federally lawful hemp starting November 12, 2026, including a 0.4 mg per container cap for final hemp-derived cannabinoid products. Let’s tear the band-aid off now: 0.4 ... Read more

Year End Yays! - It’s that last one that comes hardest to many. Some people are born with confetti in their hands. Others celebrate by moving to the next thing on their To Do list. But this is the season for celebration, so let’s take a minute, pour ourselves a glass of sparkling grape juice, and look at the ... Read more

… And to all a good night. - As we wrap up 2025, we’re taking a moment to appreciate the little things that make our days brighter—supportive teammates, meaningful collaboration and yes, a few furry coworkers who keep us company and bring extra smiles along the way. Most of all, we appreciate our fantastic clients and wonderful partners. Thank you for trusting us, ... Read more

Protecting AI-Influenced Work: Why Copyright and Patents Can Fall Short, and Why Trade Secrets Often Matter More - More and more, I hear some version of the same question from business owners: “We made something valuable with the help of AI. Can we protect it?” Sometimes the “something” is obvious, like marketing copy, a logo, a photo, a product description, a training guide, or software code. Sometimes it is less obvious but more ... Read more

Minnesota Paid Leave: What about Deadlines and Taxes? - This post is the fourth part in a series on Minnesota Paid Leave. Feel free to check out Parts 1, 2, and 3. The previous post focuses on the calculation of Paid Leave benefits for employees. This next post focuses on two inevitabilities: death deadlines and taxes. Let’s start with the focus on deadlines. In ... Read more

HAPPY, HAPPY, JOY, JOY! - Studies have shown those who win bronze at the Olympics are happier than the silver medal winners. It is because they know their hard work paid off, but they very easily could not have been on the medal stand.  Tal Ben-Shahar is a teacher and writer in the areas of happiness, positive psychology, and leadership. In his ... Read more

Concerned, But Still Thankful - Yeah, detail-oriented readers of our blog may have figured out that…whoops, I was supposed to draft this post last week and forgot. So here we go this week, and because I cannot help myself when it comes to celebrating every major holiday with Garfield, you are getting a Frankenstein post that covers two topics: one ... Read more

A Thanksgiving Note of Gratitude - Happy early Thanksgiving week from all of us at OG+S. As we head into the season of gathering and gratitude, we want to take a moment to thank the clients, colleagues, and community partners who make our work meaningful. Your trust, collaboration, and commitment to doing great work together is something we never take for ... Read more

Grow With Intentionality  - I visited the SkyFarm in Houston, Texas. August, the lead farmer on this 5.5-acre green space located on a rooftop downtown, took time on an autumn morning to talk about how they can build a space that gets 10-12 hours of sun and reach temperatures up to 170°F into a green space in a sustainable, regenerative way – all with just ... Read more

Get in Touch

Main Phone Number: (608) 336-3264

E-Mail Inquiries: support@ogs.law

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

Chicago Office

• Office Address: 1623 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60612
• Mailing Address: Please mail to our Madison address – PO Box 45116, Madison, WI 53744

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,
 and Verona Area Chamber of Commerce.