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

Keen Dreams: Moonlighting, Softdisk, and the Unexpected Road to Castle Wolfenstein - If you are of a certain age, and occupy that certain point on the nerd spectrum, you’re probably familiar with Commander Keen. Commander Keen was one of the first major games created by the team that would later become id Software, the company responsible for Wolfenstein 3D, DOOM, and Quake. Those games did more than ... Read more

Love for the Driftless - We at Ogden Glazer + Schaefer literally have a written directive to “geek out.” That may be about legal stuff or other stuff. But be passionate and interested and maybe a tiny bit obsessed. One of those things that I geek out about is geographic indications. So be warned. Geographical indicators are special marks that help indicate that ... Read more

Minnesota Adult Use Cannabis: Tweaking Licensing Rules for the Real World  - With another blog post, there is another opportunity to touch on the recent changes to cannabis law in Minnesota. Check out Part 1 at the link here. With the introduction aside, we can turn to some changes from the Cannibus Bill (SF 4401) to the licensing rules that seem to address some practical issues around ... Read more

A Non-Controversial Blog About Wisconsin - By Nick Hierlmeier This weekend was the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. You may not have known that unless you read Erin’s blog post from last week. 😉  While we took last week and this past weekend to celebrate our country, let’s take this week to celebrate our state.  Before we start, I’ll answer a few questions that ... Read more

Celebration of the Great Experiment - This week we are celebrating the birth of our nation – 250 years of the great experiment of the democratic republic of United States of America. It has been 250 years since we adopted the Declaration of Independence. 250 years of declaring the right to “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness” and “That whenever ... Read more

Hemp Beverage Update and Potential TTB Oversight - We have all been waiting, with something close to bated breath, for a fix to the looming closure of the THC “loophole” in November. Today, we at least have a small glimmer of potential hope worth watching. Rep. Beth Van Duyne of Texas has circulated a draft bill called the Hemp-Derived Beverage Regulatory Clarity Act. ... Read more

Avoid the Red Card: What Businesses Need to Know About FIFA’s Intellectual Property Rules During the 2026 World Cup - With the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to be the largest tournament in history, businesses across the United States, Canada, and Mexico are preparing marketing campaigns designed to capitalize on the excitement surrounding the event. However, before incorporating World Cup-themed branding into advertisements, promotions, or social media content, businesses should understand that FIFA aggressively protects ... Read more

Minnesota Adult Use Cannabis: Cannabis Cleanup - Another session of the Minnesota legislature has come to a close, which brings with a new round of changes to Minnesota’s cannabis laws. With this session, SF 4401 was the omnibus cannabis bill that did the heavy lifting when it was signed by the governor at the end of the legislative session. To keep things ... Read more

Don’t Mess With the Beaver: What the Buc-ee’s Lawsuit Says About Trademark Enforcement  - Think of all the travel centers you know. Now, think of which one of those has the largest convenience store with 75,593 square feet. If you still cannot figure it out, think of the smiling beaver wearing a red hat with a yellow circular background. You guessed it, we are going to talk about Buc-ee’s!  ... Read more

Happy Memorial Day - Memorial Day weekend in Wisconsin usually involves grilling, yard projects that immediately become more complicated than expected, and at least one person insisting they can totally finish rebuilding the deck before Monday night. Underneath all of that though, Memorial Day is serious. It is a day set aside to remember people who died serving this ... 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

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 Middleton Chamber of Commerce, Cedarburg Chamber of Commerce,
 and Verona Area Chamber of Commerce.