Success in appellate and intellectual property law hinges on excellence in two of the legal field’s most intricate domains. Whether you’re facing an appeal decision or defending your intellectual property rights, you need experienced legal counsel. Throughout our firm’s existence, we have carefully created a practice dedicated to various types of criminal and civil appeals, along with IP litigation services.
If your case is in the Wisconsin federal court system or involves intellectual property matters, you deserve legal counsel who is adept at developing creative solutions and is trusted by clients to put their best interests first. Count on The Keleher Appellate Law Group.
Types of Cases We Handle
Our firm represents individuals and businesses in federal appeals cases throughout Milwaukee and Wisconsin, as well as intellectual property matters. We handle:
Appeals Practice
- Criminal appeals: Trial courts are required by the United States and state constitutions to treat criminal defendants fairly and to respect their due process rights. When courts make mistakes in the way the trial is conducted, and defendants suffer as a result, they can challenge the verdict. Our firm reviews the trial court record, evaluates potential errors, and builds a case to reverse the conviction or seek a new trial.
- Civil rights appeals: We take the civil rights of every individual seriously. When government agencies and actors infringe upon these fundamental freedoms and liberties, the victim has the right to challenge this mistreatment. Common civil rights appeals involve unlawful search and seizure, equal protection violations, and the First Amendment to the Constitution.
- Commercial litigation appeals: Our firm represents appellate clients who either appeal adverse trial court decisions or want to defend the trial court’s decision. These include cases that involve breach of contract, business torts, and real estate disputes. Whether you are the party appealing or the one that prevailed at trial, we understand how to make effective legal arguments during the appeal.
- Employment discrimination appeals: Employees are protected by various state and federal employment laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, and other characteristics. If a lower court or administrative agency handed you an unfavorable decision, we can appeal it.
Intellectual Property Litigation Services
- Trademark disputes: Our trademark litigators monitor for trademark infringement and will take swift action, whether by filing lawsuits in federal court or enforcing judgments.
- Copyright protection: We represent copyright owners in copyright litigation matters.
- Trade secret litigation: We help businesses protect their valuable trade secrets through both preventive measures and litigation when necessary.
How Appeals Work
An appeal is not a chance to retry a case simply because a party did not like the judgment or verdict. The losing party must identify legal errors that adversely affected the trial or the due process and constitutional rights of the litigants. We also handle appeals of IP trial court decisions. Common bases for appeals include:
- Errors of law: These are mistakes in interpreting or applying the law, such as disregarding legal precedent or misinterpreting a statute.
- Errors of fact: Making a factual error or relying upon insufficient evidence are two common examples.
- Procedural errors: Civil and criminal procedural rules govern cases and ensure fair treatment for all parties, so mistakes regarding procedure can unfairly affect the outcome of a trial.
- Misconduct or bias: The judge, jury, or parties involved in the trial may have committed misconduct or exhibited bias.
- Newly discovered evidence: If material evidence was not available during the original trial but emerges later, it could be relevant to the appeal.
- Ineffective assistance of counsel: In criminal matters, defendants often raise this argument by pointing, for example, to a lawyer’s failure to adequately investigate crucial evidence.
In Intellectual Property Litigation, We Focus On:
- Proving infringement and misappropriation claims
- Defending clients against infringement allegations
- Securing injunctions to stop unauthorized use
- Calculating and pursuing damages and royalties
- Navigating complex technical evidence
- Managing settlement negotiations and licensing
- Protecting IP assets through proactive enforcement
The Keleher Appellate Law Group Difference
You have options when it comes to pursuing or defending against an appeal or litigating an intellectual property law case. That fact is not lost on us, which is why we endeavor to set ourselves apart by providing personalized and unmatched legal services. When you retain The Keleher Appellate Law Group as your law firm, you can expect:
- Extensive appellate experience: We know the ins and outs of Wisconsin federal appeals, including the relevant rules of appellate procedure that govern these cases. By conducting diligent legal research, writing persuasive briefs, and presenting compelling oral arguments, we leverage our experience for your benefit.
- Attention to detail: Appeals can turn on a seemingly minor detail that may persuade the appellate judges to side for or against a party. We understand how to identify legal errors and explain to the court why a trial court’s decision should be affirmed, reversed, or remanded. By hiring our firm soon after the court’s verdict or judgment, you can improve your chances of a successful appeal.
- Assistance with post-trial relief: Appeals are a large part of our practice, but they are by no means the only matters we handle after trials end. We also help with alternative post-trial avenues for relief such as motions for a new trial, motions to set aside a judgment, and petitions for post-conviction relief.
- Partnering with you, the client: We take a collaborative approach that actively involves our clients and solicits their input in the case. After all, they know more about the relevant facts than anyone and have a vested interest in the outcome of their legal matter. We keep our clients informed at every stage of their cases and answer any questions and concerns that may arise.
Contact Our Milwaukee Appeals & Intellectual Property Litigation Attorney
Appeals and intellectual property law cases are complicated, and your rights, interests, or very freedom could be hanging in the balance. You deserve a law firm that will aggressively advocate for you by dedicating the time, research, attention, and professionalism necessary to present the best arguments possible. Learn more about our federal and Milwaukee appellate and intellectual property law practices by calling us today.
The Keleher Appellate Group, LLC, serves clients in Chicago, Denver, St. Louis, and the surrounding areas in Illinois, Indianapolis, Indiana, Missouri, Wisconsin, and Colorado. We also provide our services nationwide and internationally.