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Garet K. Galster

Intellectual property Attorney at Hartland, WI

5.0   8 reviews
  • State Years
    Iowa - IA 5 years
    Illinois - IL 10 years
    Wisconsin - WI 17 years
  • Licensed for 5 years
    State IA
    Acquired 2018
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 10 years
    State IL
    Acquired 2013
    Status
    Active and Authorized to Practice Law No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 17 years
    State WI
    Acquired 2006
    Status
    Good Standing No misconduct found

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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President
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
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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
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Awesome Knowledge
Garet has helped me through the Patent process with great professionalism and success Thank you
Posted by Brett | April 22, 2020
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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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AVVO RATING 6.7 (Good)

Work Experience

  • 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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Languages Spoken

  • English

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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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Hartland Intellectual property Lawyer Garet K. Galster
Garet K. Galster
Intellectual property Attorney
Hartland, WI
Licensed for 17 years