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…

Why You Should Trademark Your Business Name

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You’ve invested your time, money, and creativity into building your brand. But have you truly protected it? Just as you…

The Unitary Patent: A Cost-Effective Route for U.S. Companies Protecting Innovation in Europe

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For many U.S. innovators, Europe is a priority market for commercialization and for preventing competitor encroachment. Historically, securing protection across…

Majeed Named Citizen of the Year at 2025 Florida Today Volunteer Recognition Awards

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We are proud to celebrate former judge Alli “A.B.” Majeed, who was named Citizen of the Year at the 2025…

WM Welcomes Retired Brevard County Court Judge Alli B. Majeed

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Retired Brevard County Court Judge Alli B. “A.B.” Majeed joins full-service law firm Widerman Malek (WM) to help advance its…

Fifth DCA Affirms Fee Award and Clarifies Rule 1.530(a): A Procedural Shift Every Litigator Should Know

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Procedural rules can make or break an appeal. A recent decision from Florida’s Fifth District Court of Appeal, Platt v.…

Pierron Featured in MLex Following Insights on USPTO’s New Streamlined Claim Set Pilot Program

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When the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced its new Streamlined Claim Set Pilot Program, Widerman Malek partner and…

Florida Partition Actions: How to Force the Sale of Property

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Do you jointly own property in Florida, but things aren’t going so well? Maybe it’s a piece of land you…

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Remains Open during the Government Shutdown

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As of midnight on October 1, 2025, the United States government has shut down as Congress has been unable to…