James G. Morrow

James advises clients in all aspects of IP management from suppler contracts, customer contracts, dispute resolution, and copyrights. As an IP attorney who is also a licensed Professional Engineer in Wisconsin, James approaches IP law from a unique perspective with his knowledge of not only the legal side of the industry but also the technological side. This dynamic understanding and client-driven approach allows clients to cost-effectively manage their IP needs. He has considerable in-depth experience and success which is reflected in his high retention rate among clients with his two longest clients involved in a 15 year on-going working relationship.

James is also a degreed engineer with substantial engineering experience, giving him a unique perspective that, when paired with his legal experience, results in exceptionally efficient and cost-effective IP-related strategies for clients. He works to stay continuously updated on the latest technology, product commercialization trends and market developments to help clients strategically structure their IP portfolio. He is especially knowledgeable about engines, control electronics, electrical power generation/distributions and metal and plastic forming automation. 

James primarily serves clients in the following areas:

• Medical devices
• Processing equipment and control software
• Metal packaging
• Flexible packaging
• Plastic processing
• Lighting systems, lighting and power supplies
• DNA testing and sequencing equipment and processing
• Industrial and residential power distributions products
• Data center power distribution and communications
• Motor controls
• Printing systems

In his free time, James enjoys programming statistical models and reading non-fiction literature directed to economics, statistics, financial markets, social issues and government intervention. His favorite author is Thomas Sowell.