Brian G. Gilpin
About Brian G. Gilpin
Brian G. Gilpin is a lawyer based in Milwaukee, WI and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2018. Brian G. Gilpin is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Patent Law
- Trademark Law
Current Firm: Godfrey & Kahn SC
Education: University of Illinois Chicago, John Marshall Law School, J.D., graduated 1997
Location: Milwaukee, WI
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