Ogden Glazer + Schaefer

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.

Recent Blog Posts

If You’re Using AI in Your Business, Start Here - A lot of the businesses we work with are experimenting with AI tools – drafting content, summarizing data, even building internal workflows. And understandably so: these tools are accessible, affordable, and increasingly powerful. But we’re also seeing a familiar pattern emerge. AI is easy to use, and just as easy to misuse. If you’re a ... Read more

From LLC to C-Corp Without a Tax Hangover - If your startup began life as an LLC, you’re not alone. A lot of founders are told that starting as an LLC is “easier” or “cheaper.” That might be true on paper, but if you’re planning to raise venture capital (even eventually) it’s usually better to start as a C-Corporation. Here’s one reason why: converting ... Read more

The Null Hypothesis - You’ve probably heard the steps in the “Scientific Method.” There are lots of versions of it, but it boils down to this: We hear it in business, too. And, I love it. I apply this all over life. New recipes, new driving routes, all sorts of things. It is not unusual to hear me grumble ... Read more

Choosing Between Artists and the Algorithm - I’ve been thinking about the clash between generative AI and copyright law, particularly in light of OpenAI’s claim that restricting access to copyrighted material could end the AI race altogether. It’s a provocative statement. But it’s also a false binary. Because we’ve been here before – at the edge of a new medium, a new ... Read more

The Corporate Transparency Act is Here (Not Really). Now It’s Off (Mostly)? - After a 4-week hiatus, I am back again with what are likely to be the final updates on the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) for a while (famous last words). For those of you tuning back in, this post relates to our firm’s series about the Corporate Transparency Act and Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting. Please follow ... Read more

Ownership Changes & Change of Control: Report to TTB Within 30 Days - If you’ve followed me on LinkedIn, you’ve probably seen me mention this before—but it’s worth repeating. Ownership changes can trigger serious reporting obligations with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), and missing a deadline here can cause real headaches. What Should Be Done For anyone listed on your federal permit—typically individuals with ... Read more

If In Doubt, Ask  - We are seeing more and more scams related to trademarks. They are getting increasingly sophisticated. Please, please, please do not pay for anything over the phone. The USPTO never asks for money over the phone. The website is www.uspto.gov. It is the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”). Some of the scams say things ... Read more

OGS Blog: The Shape of Our Work - Good form allows movement to be powerful and efficient. But form is just a shape, and the shape we take depends on what we need to do. I think about this when I train. A lifter grips the bar with rigid structure to generate force. A dancer extends through the fingertips, creating length and fluidity. ... Read more

The Corporate Transparency Act is Here (Mostly). Now It’s Back On (For Now)? - After a 4-week hiatus (they keep getting shorter apparently), 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 Information Reporting. Please follow the link here ... Read more

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

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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

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.