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​Lead counsel, co-counsel, and active local counsel on numerous intellectual property and business disputes since 2000, including the following representative sample:
  • Patent infringement plaintiff in suit involving medical sterilization device. 
  • Patent infringement plaintiff in suit involving mechanical theft deterrent systems for in-store displays of electronic devices
  • Patent infringement plaintiff in suit involving mechanical safety tool used in railroad industry
  • Declaratory judgement plaintiff in suit filed in response to patentee’s claims of infringement involving mechanical device for boat navigation
  • Patent infringement defendant in suit involving mechanical device for preventing theft of fuel
  • Patent infringement defendant in suit involving computer software
  • Employer in suit against former employee and new employer for breach of restrictive covenants, trade secrets, tortious interference, and unfair competition relating to dental insurance claims processing services
  • Plaintiff for employer in suit against former independent contractor and new employer for breach of restrictive covenants, unfair competition, and tortious interference relating to outdoor lighting products
  • Trademark infringement plaintiff in suit against internet-based competitor relating to outdoor lighting products
  • Trademark infringement plaintiff in suit against competitor relating to brokerage services
  • Trademark infringement / counterfeiting defendant owners/operators of flea market relating to tenants’ sales of Coach-branded products
  • Trademark infringement / counterfeiting defendant owner/operator of retail store selling smoking-related accessories
  • Trademark infringement / counterfeiting defendant owners/operators of retail store selling Hello Kitty-branded products
  • Plaintiff owners/operators of fitness chain in suit seeking declaratory judgement of non-infringement of 12 registered trademarks, 50 copyrights, trade dress, and breach of multiple settlement agreements
  • Copyright infringement defendant owner of retail business in suit relating to computer software
  • Trademark infringement defendant owner/operator of Amazon-based store in suit relating to sale of live marine animals
  • Unfair competition / antitrust defendant owners/operators of Amazon-based store relating to sale of hair care products
  • Copyright infringement plaintiff in suit against competitor relating to sale of decorative cross designs​
  • Corporate dissolution defendant in suit alleging breach of fiduciary duty
Arbitrator in intellectual property disputes
Fee expert witness in suits relating to intellectual property
  • trade secrets
  • patent litigation
  • misappropriation of idea
Liability expert witness regarding standard of care in IP cases
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Allocation Expert in Global Patent Resolution Cases

Mediator in hundreds of IP cases since 2012




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​​ Experience Matters

Our attorneys have over 50 years of combined experience counseling clients in all areas of intellectual property law transactions and business disputes, including serving as lead counsel in lawsuits involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, unfair competition, deceptive trade practices, false advertising, internet domain name registrations, internet defamation and disclosure of trade secrets. We have represented clients in lawsuits and business negotiations involving "works of authorship" such as software, music, jewelry, fiction and nonfiction texts, videos, photographs, and sculptures. 


We have also assisted clients with the protection and enforcement of a number of processes and devices, ranging from consumer products, business methods, construction devices, explosives detection, boatlifts, and exercise equipment to "mad cow disease" detection devices, to name just a few.  In addition to infringement cases, we have handled a wide variety of business disputes, including allegations of theft of trade secrets such as customer lists and technical know-how, breach of non-compete agreements, unfair competition, fraudulent business practices, disputes involving license agreements, and breach of contract.

Our experience and knowledge allow us to effectively and efficiently represent our clients, from preparing and responding to cease and desist letters all the way through trial and appeal in all Florida state and federal courts.  Our attorneys have served both as arbitrators and as advocates in front of arbitration panels.  We have successfully resolved numerous matters prior to either party filing a lawsuit, saving substantial amounts in legal fees and costs.   We also assist our clients by negotiating licensing agreements and assignments covering all forms of intellectual property, as well as drafting a wide variety of agreements and contracts.

Our attorneys are active in local, state, and federal bar associations, having contributed to publications and being invited to present continuing legal education courses to other intellectual property attorneys. One of our attorneys has served as both the local and state Bars' Intellectual Property Sections, and has served on a bar subcommittee to prepare and propose formalized case management rules for patent cases in the District Courts of Florida. He also currently serves as the Florida Bar Business Law Section's Executive Committee. 


We regularly contribute articles to local, statewide and national legal publications on intellectual property developments, and have been quoted by the press discussing news-worthy developments in Intellectual Property.