USPTO Subject Matter Eligibility Declarations (SMEDs): When Innovation Needs More Than Attorney Argument

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Patent applicants facing a Section 101 rejection often struggle to demonstrate that an invention represents a technological improvement rather than…

USPTO Selects Florida for New Community Engagement Office, Strengthening Support for Inventors and Innovative Businesses

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Florida's innovation ecosystem received significant news this week when the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced that the University…

Big News from the USPTO: Saying Goodbye to Fax Machines

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In a recent press release, the USPTO announced some big news – groundbreaking, if you will! It’s official. The USPTO…

The Basics of Estate Planning

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Estate planning documents are tools created to allow individuals a sense of security and protection for their wellbeing during their…

Code Enforcement Victory for Florida Agricultural Landowners Facing Zoning Challenges

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Congratulations to attorney W. Nathan Meloon, who recently secured a full dismissal of code enforcement charges brought against the owners…

Foreign Inventors Must Now Hire U.S. Patent Counsel: What You Need to Know About the USPTO’s New Representation Rule

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Daniel Pierron, Registered Patent Attorney, Widerman Malek, PL | Published March 19, 2026 | Last Reviewed: March 19, 2026  …

How to Dissolve a Business: Key Legal Steps and Considerations for Business Owners

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Parting ways with a company or partnership can feel similar to ending a personal relationship: complex, sometimes emotional, and not…

From Landlocked to Legally Protected: A Major Easement Victory Along I-95

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When longtime billboard parcels along Interstate 95 were suddenly challenged nearly three decades after their creation, potentially millions of dollars…

Common Law vs. Federal Trademarks: Understanding The Difference And Why Federal Registration Matters

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As you build your business, your brand name, logo, and identity are some of your most valuable assets. Many business…