Widerman Malek was pleased to sponsor the Stone Royal Gophers, pictured below. This group of very talented students compete in Lego Robotics and they won the Highest Score on the Robot Runs, and the Champion’s Award. This award recognizes a team that embodies the FLL experience, by fully embracing the Core Values while achieving excellence and […]
T or F? Improvements to old technologies may be patented. True. You actually can get a patent on an improvement to an old technology as long as the improvement is something new and it’s not just an obvious improvement—that’s the key. In fact, most technologies are just improvements to things that have come before. […]
In order to not know about the George Zimmerman case you must have been living under a rock since February 26, 2012. George Zimmerman fatally shot Trayvon Martin on that date in Sanford, Florida. The public and the media tried him even before the official trial. Everyone had their opinion on his guilt or […]
The Voice of America was created in 1942. It became famous during World War II when radio emcees would broadcast news, songs, updates and even propaganda to US and Allied citizens, and also to listeners in “enemy territory” who could pick up the broadcast signal. By the end of World War II, they provided […]
In the food industry, intellectual property is extremely important because your brand and its appearance is what sells your product. You never want to “look” like your competition. Trademarks, symbols, mascots, even fonts and colors and packaging materials — all these and more fall under category of law called intellectual property. Here are three interesting […]
A health care surrogate is somewhat similar to a power of attorney granted to an individual. They are responsible for decision making on behalf of an individual that may no longer be able to make the medical decisions necessary to nurse them back to health or provide for conditions that they may have. If […]
Widerman Malek, PL was honored at the Florida Today Volunteer Recognition Awards ceremony as the 2014 Business of the Year. The firm has been recognized for its many volunteer efforts through out the year. Widerman Malek, PL is a community based law firm that gives its time, talents and treasure to support many organizations. […]
Intellectual Property… You know that wonderful system that aims to foster an environment in which creativity and innovation can flourish. It’s supposed to be a ‘feel good’ approach to knowing that you’re covered and no one can take advantage of your priceless and genuinely unique inventions. The laws behind IP are a bit more […]
A civil lawsuit is filed when a victim or someone harmed emotionally or physically is seeking to be compensated for their pain and suffering. It can also include any damages to their property by the person accused. The accused can be made by the courts to pay back any damages sustained and for compensating […]
