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Melinda S. Giftos

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Fees

Hourly ($250-$275/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

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Languages Spoken
  • English

About Me

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Creativity. Innovation. Break thoughs. These are the elements that drive our world forward. I am fortunate enough to work with the people that make interesting... more

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“Compassionate and Caring”

Posted by: a Employment client, 2009-06-01 over 2 years ago.

Client Review: Melinda was retained by my husband regarding confidentiality agreement that put my husband's start date with a new company on hold. She provided... more
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Travis James West

I have worked with Mindi on several matters related to both intellectual property and commercial litigation. I have found her to be extremely... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Travis West , Madison (WI), Over 2 years ago
Roisin H. Bell

I endorse this lawyer's work.

Endorsement from lawyer: Roisin Bell , Madison (WI), About 3 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

11 years since Melinda S. Giftos was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Florida Member in Good Standing 2000 03/08/2011
Wisconsin Active 2005 03/31/2009
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Attorney at Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek SC 2008–present
Attorney at Intellectual Property & Business Contract Attorney 2001–2004
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
U of Florida Juris Doctorate 2000
Florida State University Bachelor of Science 1996

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Book Award in Intellectual Property Litigation University of Florida Levin College of Law 2008
Book Award in Techniques in Growth Management University of Florida Levin College of Law 1999

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Board of Directors Girls on the Run of Dane County 2011-present
Local Founder and Head Coach Girls on the Run International 2010-present
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Portfolio

Contribution
Reputation Level 6
Answers: 1 Legal Answer
0 Best Answers
1 Answer marked as good
Guides: 1 Legal Guide
1 Staff Pick
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Strategic Planning For Marketing in the Social Media Age WHD Forethought 2011
Patent Marking Litigation Continues to Move Full Steam Ahead The Business Suit (DRI, Defense Research Institute) 2010
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Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
Top 15 Intellectual Property Myths MCA-I Madison Meeting 2012
Customers & Privacy UWEBC Web & Multichannel Marketing Peer Group 2011
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