Congratulations to attorney W. Nathan Meloon, who recently secured a full dismissal of code enforcement charges brought against the owners of an agriculturally zoned property in Palm Bay, Florida. This outcome is a meaningful win not only for our clients but for agricultural landowners across Brevard County who may face similar challenges. The case […]
Daniel Pierron, Registered Patent Attorney, Widerman Malek, PL | Published March 19, 2026 | Last Reviewed: March 19, 2026 If your patent application includes even one foreign-domiciled inventor, a new USPTO rule taking effect in mid-July 2026 requires you to have a registered U.S. patent practitioner – starting now. A significant change is coming to […]
Parting ways with a company or partnership can feel similar to ending a personal relationship: complex, sometimes emotional, and not always straightforward. Like any major transition, it requires careful planning and clear steps to move forward successfully. Whether dissolving a business marks the happy ending of a successful chapter or a complete blindside, following […]
When longtime billboard parcels along Interstate 95 were suddenly challenged nearly three decades after their creation, potentially millions of dollars in property rights and revenue were put at risk. What followed was a complex land use dispute that tested not only technical documentation, but also fundamental principles of Florida property law. Leading the defense […]
As you build your business, your brand name, logo, and identity are some of your most valuable assets. Many business owners don’t realize that you can get trademark rights just by using your brand, even if you haven’t registered it. These are called common law trademark rights. While they offer some protection, they are […]
You’ve invested your time, money, and creativity into building your brand. But have you truly protected it? Just as you would not skip homeowners’ insurance, especially in coastal Florida, where hurricanes are common, your business name should be protected from potential storms like copycats, competitors, and brand confusion. Why Registering a Federal Trademark with […]
For many U.S. innovators, Europe is a priority market for commercialization and for preventing competitor encroachment. Historically, securing protection across multiple European countries required filing a European Patent Office (EPO) application, prosecuting the application until receiving a grant, and then validating the granted application in each country where protection was needed. This system works, […]
We are proud to celebrate former judge Alli “A.B.” Majeed, who was named Citizen of the Year at the 2025 Florida Today Volunteer Recognition Awards, held at Eastern Florida State College in Cocoa. The honor recognizes Judge Majeed’s decades of public service, civic leadership, and deep commitment to the Brevard County community. This year […]
Retired Brevard County Court Judge Alli B. “A.B.” Majeed joins full-service law firm Widerman Malek (WM) to help advance its strategic growth initiatives and expand its mediation services. A.B. brings more than 27 years of judicial service and decades of legal experience to the firm. He is also the longest-serving judge in the history […]
