Rick Abegglen @ Casimir Jones, S.C. is a highly experienced intellectual property law practitioner and shareholder at a Madison, Wisconsin law firm, offering over 20 years of specialized legal expertise. His unique background in engineering and business enables him to provide practical, informed counsel in patent and trademark prosecution, along with comprehensive outside general counsel services for a diverse client base.
Leveraging his technical and legal education, Rick adopts a strategic approach to intellectual property and commercial law, informed by prior roles at major corporations and foundations. He is particularly skilled at drafting and negotiating complex agreements, making him an ideal advisor for technology companies, startups, research organizations, and businesses requiring robust IP protection and transactional support.
Services Offered
- Intellectual property law
- Patent prosecution (U.S. and foreign)
- Trademark prosecution (U.S. and foreign)
- Outside general counsel services
- Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements
- Intellectual asset management
Rick serves local, national, and international clients and brings additional expertise from his experience as an adjunct lecturer at the University of Wisconsin Law School and as a former engineer at Intel Corporation. His practice is supported by a strong foundation in both electrical engineering and law, providing clients with deeply integrated technical and legal solutions.
