Griffin Klema

Civil litigator and registered patent attorney who brings wide-ranging experience to bear on legal matters, combining scientific, technological, business, and legal knowledge in a single advisor. I pride myself in careful and effective tactical planning in litigation and negotiation. I am committed to providing creative, aggressive, professional representation. I can be reached directly at 202-713-5292 or griffin@klemalaw.com.

Intellectual Property

Patents

Patent Appeals, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution

Trademarks

Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

• Litigation
• Trial
• Copyright

• Free Consultation
  Up to 15 minutes free initial consultation by phone.
• Credit Cards Accepted
• Contingent Fees
  I accept some matters on contingency basis, depending on the nature of the case and the client's flexibility in offering equity in a business or other asset.
• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  I also provide hybrid, flexible fee arrangements, all depending on your particular situation. Please contact me to discuss your matter and how we can structure compensation in exchange for my services.

Florida

Since 2012

USPTO

Since 2015

11th Circuit

Since 2017

Shareholder

Klema Law, P.L.

2015 - Current

Complex civil litigation, intellectual property, and business counseling.

Attorney

Hoffman & Hoffman

2012 - 2015

Commercial litigation, probate, and business counseling.

Market Analyst

Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation

2005 - 2009

Protected, licensed, and enforced intellectual property (patents, biomaterials, trade secrets) developed at the University of Wisconsin, including technologies in medical devices, pharmaceuticals (small molecules, biologics, regenerative therapies), research tools, diagnostics, and medical imaging.

University of Miami School of Law

J.D. (2012) | Intellectual Property, Competition Law, Litigation

2009 - 2012

Honors: Cum Laude, Law Review, Moot Court, Dean's Fellow

Activities: Intellectual Property Law Society (Vice President),

University of Wisconsin - Madison

B.S. (2005) | Biochemistry, Finance

2000 - 2005

Honors: Created mobile web interface for community-based security technology which earned second place in the Schoof’s Prize for Creativity, Innovation Competition, 2006 (uncredited, post-graduation).

Dean's Fellow

University of Miami School of Law

2012

Dean's fellow in writing.

Moot Court Board

University of Miami School of Law

2011

Earned invitation after scoring second highest among existing members in 2L competition.

Dean's Fellow

University of Miami School of Law

2011

Dean's fellow in writing, assisting professors and other students with their written work product.

International and Comparative Law Review

University of Miami School of Law

2010

Earned invitation as a result of my submission to the write-on competition.

Dean's Fellow

University of Miami School of Law

2010

Dean's fellow in writing, assisting professors and other students with their written work product.

United States Patent & Trademark Office  # 74,334

Member

2015 - Current

JOHN T. GAUBATZ MOOT COURT COMPETITION

Judge

2013 - Current

Activities: Judge for the University of Miami’s annual moot court competition by evaluating and providing feedback to 1L and 2L students seeking invitations to the board.

The Florida Bar  # 0100279

Member

2012 - Current

Rebuilding Together - Miami-Dade

House Captain

2013 - 2018

Activities: Manage group of 20 volunteers during organization’s annual rebuilding day, and provide construction services as needed to repair and renovate homes of disabled, low income, and veteran homeowners.

AIPLA

Member

2015 - 2016

Patent Law Year in Review, HCBA Annual IP CLE, Tampa, FL

April 6, 2017

Hillsborough County Bar Association

Gave continuing legal education seminar to Tampa area attorneys summarizing the past year's developments in patent law, including case law, rule changes, and prosecution developments before the USPTO.

Harnessing the Expertise of Your Business and Law Schools, AUTM Central Meeting, Cleveland, OH

July 15, 2008

AUTM

Business and Law Schools as Your Technology Transfer Office Workhorse, AUTM Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA

March 1, 2008

AUTM

Registered Patent Attorney

U.S. Patent & Trademark Office

Q. If I have a slogan or catchphrase for a hat, T shirt, and/or pennant, do I need a copyright or a trademark to protect it

May 3, 2019

A: Usually, things printed on clothing are not considered identifiers of source. Trademark protects against source confusion, and frequently the things printed on clothing are considered ornamentation rather than suggestive of the quality or origin of the clothing itself. Nevertheless, you may be able to get a trademark on the slogan. Expect a budget at least $500 for that legal work.

Q. My trademark is registration number 5151077 Someone registered it in Turkey am I protected Internationally?

May 3, 2019

A: No, a US registration is limited to the US. You would need to follow the Madrid Protocol to secure trademark rights in other countries. If you are selling products in Turkey, and someone else has a registration, there are several things that need to be addressed (such as whether the person is squatting on the mark, or actually selling their own product/service).

Q. Good Evening: Is McCaughrin Maritime trademark currently up to date?

May 3, 2019

A: Yes, that mark is "live" (reg. no. 3646694).