State Years

Iowa - IA 5 years

Illinois - IL 10 years

Wisconsin - WI 17 years
Licensed for 5 years

State IA

Acquired 2018

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Active No misconduct found
Licensed for 10 years

State IL

Acquired 2013

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Active and Authorized to Practice Law No misconduct found
Licensed for 17 years

State WI

Acquired 2006

Status
Good Standing No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Garet K. Galster

Intellectual property Attorney at Hartland, WI

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Smith Keane LLP

1130 James Dr Ste 104

Hartland, WI, 53029-8345

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Posted by Steve | May 27, 2020

CEO

Garet has significantly added value to our IP portfolio. He also understands our technology and business objectives, enabling him to serve as a trusted business advisor.

Posted by Mike | May 1, 2020

CTO

Garet has successfully guided our company through a number of Intellectual Property inquiries ranging from freedom to operate investigations to claim negotiations. His consultative approach has been not only to address the immediate issue, but also to educate our team on the process, putting us in a better position to navigate the complex landscape of IP law in our new product development processes.

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Posted by Amy | April 27, 2020

New patent Owner -entrepreneur

Garet is a gifted and creative lawyer. He was able to see how my original pending patent was created from a large firm and why it was getting denied! This can be a very frustrating process and needed a new lawyer. After hiring Garet to be my new attorney, his knowledge and experience got the job done!!! I RECEIVED MY PATENT!!! I can’t thank him enough and almost gave up on the process! Don’t give up …find the right attorney !

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Posted by Tom | April 23, 2020

Saved my patent rights

I’m a retired circuit court judge from Jackson County Wisconsin. I’ve known Garet since he was a child. When my former patent lawyer defrauded me out of filing fees and failed to actually file my applications, Garet moved expeditiously to save the patentability of my invention, which issued in a fraction of time it normally takes to accomplish patentability. He is responsive reliable and honest. Hon. Thomas E. Lister

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Posted by Tom | April 23, 2020

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I am relatively new with this firm but have had Garet draft a couple of utility patents for us. Both were a bit under the gun but Garet stepped up and got them both filed with hours to spare. He was very quick to understand the concept and mechanics of both of our designs, in fact, I never even met him face to face until filing our second patent. All communication was done over the phone and/or by email. Note that our first patent was granted and our second one is still patent pending. Great value. I would definitely recommend.

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Posted by Dale | April 23, 2020

Patent

For being the first time to attempt a patent Garet and his staff took me thru the process step by step. I could not have been more satisfied!! Thank you Garet!

Posted by mike | April 23, 2020

Awesome Knowledge

Garet has helped me through the Patent process with great professionalism and success Thank you

Posted by Brett | April 22, 2020

Amazing Lawyer - Thank you Garet Galster

From start to finish Garet was the best lawyer I have ever had. He was attentive, genuine and thorough. His rates were great, and his professional acumen was first-rate. Garet was also very accessible and always willing to promptly return all of my emails. He kept me in the loop every step of the way, and he was very courteous. When I felt like all of the cards were stacked against me and there was no justice to be found, Garet stepped in and saved the day. I feel very fortunate to have worked with Garet and I highly recommend him to anyone in need of a lawyer.

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Associate Adjunct Professor - Patents and Trade Secrets
Marquette University Law School
2016 - Present

Founding Partner
Smith Keane LLP
2015 - Present

Associate Attorney
Ryan Kromholz & Manion, S.C.
2013 - 2015

Associate Attorney
Winston & Strawn, LLP
2012 - 2013

Associate Attorney
Ryan Kromholz & Manion, S.C.
2006 - 2012

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Education

Marquette University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2006

Marquette University
BS - Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
2000

Associations

U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
Bar Member
2018 - Present

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Bar Member
2012 - Present

U.S. Supreme Court
Bar Member
2010 - Present

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Bar Member
2009 - Present

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
Bar Member
2006 - Present

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin
Bar Member
2006 - Present

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Bar Member
2006 - Present

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Joshua Roever

Intellectual property Attorney | Jun 28
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"I endorse this lawyer. Garet is a detail orient creative solution lawyer who focuses on building value of his clients."

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Iowa - IA	5 years
Illinois - IL	10 years
Wisconsin - WI	17 years

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