Lorida Intellectual Property Lawyers

My interest in intellectual property started when I was studying Business Administration/Marketing at the University of New Hampshire. I was fascinated by the intersection of a brand with a product or service — the way businesses communicate a wealth of information about their product, service, or company with one word, a slogan, or a simple image. The importance of brands in our society is undeniable and whether the reputation of the brand is good or bad, brands are the connectors (or disconnectors) between people and product. Knowing that intellectual property would be my focus, I attended law school at one of...

I am a trademark/copyright law who began my career as a Trademark Attorney at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Following my career at the USPTO, I served as in-house trademark counsel at Ralston Purina Company where I protected such famous trademarks as PURINA, DOG CHOW, and TWINKIES, and then at Borden, Inc. where I was protector of ELSIE THE COW, ELMER'S GLUE, among other famous trademarks, and later at Boost Mobile. Subsequently I worked at law firms, both large and small, where I continued to practice trademark, copyright, and unfair competition law. For several years now...

I am a veteran of the technology industry and now practice law with The Digital Business Law Group P.A. (www.digitalbusinesslawgroup.com ). We practice "digital law" otherwise known as cyberlaw. For all intents and purposes our national law practice is exclusively an online business. Most of our clients come from, and nearly all of our marketing efforts are directed to, the web.

Lyle Long is a personal injury and criminal defense lawyer, and one of the founding partners of LJ Law Group.

Mr. Long graduated from Nova Southeastern University with his Juris Doctor and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2012. In 2015, Mr. Long became a partner of LJ Law Group in Pompano Beach, FL, with a focus on personal injury and criminal justice. Mr. Long focuses on aggressively fighting insurance companies, recovering millions for his injured clients. By placing the interests of his clients’ first, Mr. Long has contributed to the firm’s overall success.

Ezekiel Haigler – Strategic & Aggressive Legal Representation Ezekiel Haigler is a dedicated attorney providing aggressive defense and strategic legal solutions for clients facing criminal charges, traffic violations, bankruptcy, and trademark matters. With a results-driven approach, he fights to protect his clients' rights, finances, and futures. Criminal & Traffic Defense Ezekiel Haigler defends clients against DUI, drug offenses, violent crimes, and other criminal charges, working to get cases dismissed, reduced, or acquitted. He also handles traffic violations and license suspensions, helping clients avoid fines, points, and increased insurance rates. Bankruptcy & Debt Relief For those struggling with overwhelming debt, Ezekiel provides comprehensive bankruptcy solutions, including...

Award winning business law attorney, author and speaker. Helping businesses succeed. Assist with business litigation, corporate, employment, intellectual property, insurance claims, professionals and more. See www.snell-legal.law for additional information on results obtained for clients, honors and awards received, writing and speaking.

As a Registered Patent Attorney Mr. Sanchelima co-founded the firm in 1977 as one of the first Hispanic Registered Patent Attorney in the United States. He earned his bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering with honors from the University of Florida and his law degree from the University of Miami School of Law. He is admitted to the Florida Bar, the U.S. District Court of the Southern District of Florida, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA), the American Bar Association (ABA), the Inter-American Association of Industrial Property (ASIPI), the Cuban-American Bar Association (CABA) and...

Alexander regularly advises clients on corporate transactions, alternative investments, and Blockchain/Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) related matters. He has helped companies raise capital through traditional and nontraditional vehicles, and advises clients on a variety of business arrangements. He has experience advising investors, entrepreneurs, and startups through the different stages of corporate growth, including acting as outside general counsel for several of these companies.

Prior to practicing law, over the span of 10 years, he successfully founded and operated several businesses in the legal-technology, human resources/outsourcing, and entertainment industries.

Alexander earned a Master’s degree in finance from Harvard University, where he served as a...

Zachary D. Messa is a Board Certified Intellectual Property attorney. He has lived in Pinellas County since 1998 and joined Johnson Pope in the fall of 2001 after graduating from Stetson University College of Law. He is a member of the International Trademark Association and has served as an editor of The Trademark Report, The Law Journal of the International Trademark Association.

Since joining the firm, Zachary has gradually focused his practice to all facets of intellectual property law, such as trademark, copyright, rights of publicity and trade secrets. His services include the drafting and negotiation of licensing , supply and...

Mark C. Johnson, Esq., managing partner of Johnson Dalal, is a Registered Patent Attorney with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, a licensed attorney with the Florida Bar, a mechanical engineer, and a Florida Board Certified Expert in Intellectual Property Law.

Chris Traina is a Registered Patent Attorney admitted to practice in Florida and Washington, D.C. Mr. Traina practices in patent prosecution in support of the Firm’s Electrical and Computer Technology Practice Group. He has over a decade of experience in intellectual property. Mr. Traina has prepared and prosecuted utility and design patent applications from a wide array of fields, including software, electronical components, fitness apparatuses, hydroponic systems, consumer goods, premises security, and cosmetics. He has also successfully prepared and prosecuted trademark and trade dress applications, obtaining registrations for clients in a broad array of industries including electronics, consumer goods and textiles,...

Mick Longo is an attorney licensed to practice law in the States of California, Florida, North Carolina and Oregon. Motivated by an entrepreneurial desire to change the way law firms operate, Mr. Longo founded Longo & Alach LLP with partner Patrick Alach in 2009. In 2013, Mr. Longo orchestrated and oversaw Longo & Alach LLP’s expansion to Miami, Florida and then in 2015 he expanded the firm again to Charlotte, North Carolina. His practice areas include Entertainment Law, Sports Law, Business Law, Cannabis Law, Hospitality Law, Real Estate Law, Privacy Law and Legislative Advocacy.

Mr. Longo represents a myriad...

•Mrs. Bernheim Fuller’s practice focuses on franchise law, business transactions, commercial litigation and real estate matters. As the former General Counsel for Smoothie King Franchises, as well as a senior attorney for a well-known franchise law firm, she has experience representing both franchisors and franchisees in all business aspects of franchising as well as general commercial litigation. In addition, Mrs. Bernheim Fuller has extensive corporate transactional experience having also spent time as the Senior Legal Counsel for Perry Ellis International, Inc. •Mrs. Bernheim Fuller has represented clients spanning from major international corporations to small businesses and individuals. She has counseled...

I'm a self-taught computer programmer licensed to practice law in Florida. I have a JD and a BA in Business administration. After joining the team at USB Memory Direct, I'm finally able to combine my knowledge and love for technology with my background in business and law.

USB Memory Direct is a leader in the Custom USB industry. I work on licensing deals, contracts, compliance, and general corporate counsel tasks. In addition to law, I run the Marketing department. We create awesome custom-shaped flash drives and custom printed tech to let the product sell itself.

I am John Christopher, a Registered Patent Attorney and a Partner at Leech Tishman, where I lead the firm's South Florida office. My practice covers all facets of patent, trademark, and copyright portfolio development, management, exploitation, and enforcement, in addition to handling business transactions related to intellectual property. I collaborate with a diverse range of clients including publicly traded and privately held companies, both domestic and international, as well as start-up and early stage companies, individuals, universities, and investors across various industries. I provide counsel on intellectual property matters throughout various stages, from start-up through financing rounds, initial public offerings, mergers,...

Brian J. Paul is a member of the Florida Bar and a Registered Patent Attorney. He represents startups and Fortune 500 companies alike in a full range of intellectual property matters including patent, trademark, and copyright procurement, and litigation. Mr. Paul provides counseling with a deep understanding of his clients’ budget, technology, and competitive landscape. His patent practice emphasizes medical device, life science, and mechanical arts. Mr. Paul holds a J.D. from Stetson University College of Law and a B.S. in Biomedical Sciences from the University of South Florida. While in law school, Mr. Paul was a member of Stetson’s Veterans...

Firm Founder, Paul K. Silverberg, established this law firm in 2000 based on his legal training at one of the largest international law firms, judicial clerk internship for a federal judge, professional business consulting and vital roles as Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Director of Finance and General Counsel.

My practice involves all aspects of intellectual property, from preparation and filing of applications to transactions involving assignments and licenses to litigation. I also have experience in conducting transactions involving the Internet and domain names.

Nouvelle L. Gonzalo, Esq. is admitted to practice law in Ohio, Florida, and New York. She is the member-owner of Gonzalo Law where her practice focuses on U.S. and international corporate law. Attorney Gonzalo established her practice to pursue a lifelong interest in service through leadership. She utilizes her U.S. and international experience to help businesses navigate their legal issues and grow their companies. As a Magna Cum Laude graduate of New York University, Nouvelle L. Gonzalo received her bachelor’s degree in Individualized Studies concentrating in International Politics and Cultural Studies. She went on to earn a Juris Doctorate with Honors...

Amy Bales founded Bales & Bales, P.A. in 2005 and specializes in Intellectual Property. Bales & Bales provides flat fee trademark services worldwide.

Registered US Patent Attorney serving the community in intellectual property matters for over 30 years. Assisting in obtaining and enforcing patents, trade/service marks, and copyrights, including with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, as well as in Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean through vast array of relationships with local counsels in foreign jurisdictions.

Eric Gros-Dubois is the founder of EPGD Business Law. With a JD and MBA, with a specialization in finance, Eric is able to step back and view the legal work through a commercial lens while also acting as a trusted business advising source for his clients. Before founding EPGD, Mr. Gros-Duboi’s areas of concentration included business transactions, tax controversies, and estate & trust planning, while at a prominent firm located in Washington, DC. His path led him to Miami, FL where he practiced commercial transactions and business litigation. Beyond his experience in these practices, he spent a summer with...

Charlotte Towne is an industrious entertainment attorney who devotes her practice to the representation of passionate and talented individuals and businesses that strive for excellence, no matter their craft or medium.

Ms. Towne is licensed to practice in the state of Florida and the U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida.

She has been an active member of the Florida Bar Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law section (EASL), serving as the 2016-2017 Section Chair , and on its Executive Council as Student Liaison in '06-'07, Leadership Committee Chair in '07-'08, Secretary in '11-'12, immediate past Chair ('17-'18), and Executive Council...

Darren Adam Heitner is the Founder of Heitner Legal, P.L.L.C., an adjunct professor of Sports Law at the University of Florida Levin College of Law, an adjunct professor of NIL at the University of Miami School of Law, a certified arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association, and author of many books published by the American Bar Association (How to Play the Game: What Every Sports Attorney Needs to Know) as well as numerous articles in Forbes, Inc. Magazine, and Above the Law. Heitner has been referred to as one of the foremost experts on name, image, and likeness (NIL) by...

Garrett Barten is a Registered Patent Attorney who is licensed to practice law in Florida, New York, and Pennsylvania. He holds an AV (Preeminent) peer rating by Martindale-Hubbell, a rating of “Superb” by AVVO, and has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a “Rising Star” for five consecutive years. He devotes his practice to intellectual property acquisition and litigation in matters such as patent, trademark, and copyright disputes in Federal Court, as well as cancellation and opposition proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeals Board. Mr. Barten also has years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications in...

Alan M. Weisberg is a Registered Patent Attorney with an AV (Preeminent) peer rating by Martindale-Hubbel. A former engineer and consultant for IBM, with over 25 years of technical experience, he holds a J.D., cum laude, and an M.S. in Information Systems from Pace University, and a B.S.E.E degree from the Rochester Institute of Technology. Alan has extensive experience in patent and trademark prosecution, intellectual property litigation, legal opinions related to intellectual property, Internet issues, and technology licensing. He has very deep knowledge of computer and communications hardware and software technology.

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Attorney Dalton is licensed to practice law throughout the state of Florida since November 2005. She is also licensed to practice law in the following Federal Courts in Florida:

U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Middle District of Florida Bankruptcy Court
Southern District of Florida Bankruptcy Court

She has helped many clients save their homes from foreclosure, remove construction liens, protect their real estate and business rights, and protect their family rights to support, parent, and being involved in the lives of their children (i.e., in divorce, paternity, child support, and other matters).

James Slater is a Florida-based copyright, trademark, data privacy, and corporate lawyer. He is licensed to practice law in Florida, Colorado, Washington, the District of Columbia, and several federal district and appellate courts. He is also a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US). James is a dual U.S. and U.K. national with strong Florida roots. He and his wife, children, and dogs split their time between Miami, Tallahassee, and hiking trails across North America. Before law practice, James spent several years working in Russia in the administration of a U.S. State Department program and as a Russian interpreter and translator. He also completed...

Prior to attending law school I ran a successful multi-million dollar a year retail business. That experience has been quite helpful in my representation of business clients and recognizing the difference between major and minor issues. My practice is concentrated in small business, corporate, franchnise, and intellectual property law.

Robert Stickney's career is one devoted to serving justice and country. He has held key positions on both sides of the court room as a State Attorney and Assistant United States Attorney and as criminal defense attorney handling serious crimes in both state and federal court. In addition to his impressive record as an effective litigator, both in and out of court, Mr. Stickney also has a distinguished career in the United States Navy as a naval officer where he has risen to his current command level rank of Captain. Mr. Stickney is a South Florida native. He graduated...