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Appeals
- Fifth DCA Affirms Fee Award and Clarifies Rule 1.530(a): A Procedural Shift Every Litigator Should Know
- The Purpose of Florida’s District Courts of Appeal
Bankruptcy
- Join Us for the Upcoming Webinar “Navigating Bankruptcy for Businesses”
- Join Us for the Webinar “Pathways to Keeping Your Business Alive”
- Circuit Court Decision on 401(k) Contributions in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Solidifies Florida District Court Ruling
Blog
- Common Divorce Pitfalls: What to Watch For and How to Protect Yourself
- The Importance of Proper Inventorship in Patents
Business Law
- One Big Beautiful Bill: Major 2025–2026 Changes to Estate, Business, and Personal Taxes – and What They Mean for You
Business Litigation
- The Unique Value of Mediation in Business Disputes
- 2025 Tax Talk: Inflation Adjustments and What They Mean for You
- Marvel and DC Comic’s “SUPER HERO” Marks Unmasked: How Your Trademark Can Avoid the Same Result
- Three Easy Ways to Mitigate the Risk of Litigation
- Homeowners’ and Condominium Owners’ Associations: An Introduction
- Navigating Business Disputes in Florida: Legal Insights and Strategies
- The 2019 Requirement for Foreign-Domiciled Trademark Applicants: Understanding the Need for U.S. Licensed Attorneys
- Understanding United States Patents and Their Benefits to Businesses
- Leveraging Outside Counsel: Safeguarding Corporate Intellectual Property Assets
- Understanding Your Rights: Dealing with an IRS Notice of Deficiency
- Buying A Franchise? Important Things to Consider
- FTC Implements Nationwide Ban on Noncompete Agreements: Impact on Workers, Innovation, and Employers
- Employment Agreements to Safeguard Your Business in the Absence of Non-Compete Agreements
- Appellate Team Victory: Fifth District Court Upholds Summary Judgment in High-Stakes Bank Account Dispute
- Exploring Legal Counsel Options for Businesses: In-House vs. Outside General Counsel
- THE IMPORTANCE OF INCLUDING AN OPERATING AGREEMENT IN YOUR FLORIDA LLC
- Widerman Malek Appeals Team Secures Reversal and Remand of Dismissal
- Partnering for Success: Key Considerations for Creating or Joining a Medical Partnership or Business
- Riparian Rights in Florida: What You Should Know
- Inappropriate Harassment in the Workplace | A Primer for Florida Employers
- Successful Business Basics: Why You Should Consider Hiring a Lawyer
- Navigating the Proposal for Settlement Statute in Your Business Dispute
- Contracts, Doctors, and Common Mistakes: What You Should Know
- Johansson v. The Walt Disney Company, A Contracts Cautionary Tale
- Five Widerman Malek Attorneys Selected as 2021 Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
- Buying or Selling a Business: Asset Purchase vs. Stock Purchase
- Resolving Shareholder Disputes
- What Is a Holding Company and How Does It Work?
- Contracts, Force Majeure and COVID-19 Impacts: What You Need to Know
- Small Business Administration Loans and Assistance – We Are Here to Help You!
- Finalizing Business Agreements – What Willie Taggart and Florida State Can Teach Us
- What New Real Estate Investors Should Know About Wholesaling
- Foreign-owned companies must have U.S. employer identification number
- How to Avoid Shareholder Disputes
- Most Common Causes of Shareholder Disputes
- What Is a Shareholder Agreement and Do I Need One?
- Ed Kinberg Presents Webinar on Small Business Joint Venture Agreements
- Widerman Malek Obtains Victory at Trial
- The One Thing You Can’t Do When Protecting Your Assets
- Pierron Receives Distinguished International Association of Privacy Professionals Certification
- Employment Law Compliance Update – The Fifty Employee Threshold
- Are Your Employments Practices Ready for Audit?
- Business Email Compromise (or CEO/CFO Impersonation Fraud)
- Determining Personal Property from Real Property in a Business
- Licenses: Opening a Restaurant in Florida
- Laws You Need to Know about Going Green
- Government Contracts
- Different types of businesses in Florida
- Are Government Contracts Complicated
- How Antitrust Laws Benefit Consumers
- Employment Law
- What is the difference between Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws?
- Paying the Debt of Another
- Oral Modifications to Written Lease/Rental Agreements: Are They Valid? Vol. 1
- Admissibility of Business Records
Careers at WM
- Elder Law Assistant – Melbourne Office
- Civil Litigation Associate Attorney – Celebration Office
- Family Law Associate Attorney – Celebration Office
- Trademark Attorney Position – Melbourne Office
- Patent Associate Attorney Position – Melbourne Office
- Probate Litigation Associate Attorney – Melbourne Office
Construction Law
- Changes to Florida’s Defect Statute of Limitations and Statute of Repose
- Widerman Malek sponsors National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) 2019 “Block Kids” competition
- Join the Contractors University on September 19!
- Lessons Learned from Construction Case Law
- Proper Notice to the Surety is Important
- What Every Florida Contractor Needs to Have in Their Contracts
- Neglected Fire Escape Collapses Killing Albert Suh
- Filing and Terminating a Construction/Mechanic’s Lien
- Construction Liens, Landlords, and Tenants
- What is a Certificate of Occupancy and do you need one?
- Construction Bonds in Florida
- Substantial Completion: When exactly does it occur?
Copyrights
- How To Obtain A Software Patent
- Overcoming Patent Application Rejections by the USPTO
- Basic Definitions of Terms in a Licensing Agreement
- Barbies and Bratz
- What you can learn through copyright infringement cases
- The fight over the Wizard of Oz
- Why Is It Essential To Have A Copyright?
- Language and IP rights
- Is Happy Birthday to You copyrighted?
- Social Media and Breaking the Law
- True or False: Copyright Law
- Copyright laws and digital locks
- 3 Funny Intellectual Property Lawsuits
- Interesting Famous Intellectual Property Disputes
- Do I Need to Copyright My Website?
- Florida Photographer to Sue for Stolen Photos by Corelogic
- The Major Differences between Patents, Copyrights, and Trademarks
- An Intellectual Property April Fools Prank
- Timing is Everything!
- The Flap over Flappy Bird
- Why Dumb Starbucks Made A Dumb Trademark Move
- Traps to Avoid When Negotiating Royalties
- Can You Use a Brand Product In Movie Without Permission?
- DMCA: Notice and Takedown
- Show Me the Royalties!
- The Fair Use Doctrine: Does a Parody Qualify?
- DMCA Requirements: Control and Benefit
- Introduction to the Fair Use Doctrine
- What is the Buzz around Vanity URLs?
- The Bullies of Copyrights
- Joint Authorship Versus Work Made for Hire
Corporate and Business Law
- Balancing Innovation and Accuracy: The Role of LLMs in Patent Research and Legal Practice
- Does Religious Freedom Overrule Corporate Dress Codes?
- Florida Sunshine Law Vol. 4 – Consequences of violating the Sunshine Law
- Florida’s Sunshine Law Vol. 2 – Who and what does it cover?
- Is your agreement binding and enforceable?
Data Security
- Equifax Breach – Did They Fail to Comply with GLBA?
Eminent Domain
- Understanding Eminent Domain
- What Should Property Owners Know About Eminent Domain Case Requirements?
- What Is the Bert Harris Private Property Protection Act?
- Three Methods of Determining Fair Market Value in Eminent Domain
Employment
Estate Planning and Probate
- Lady Bird Deed: A Simple Way to Avoid Probate in Florida
- The Basics of Estate Planning
- Common Law Marriage in Florida: A Guide for Unmarried Couples
- Validity of a Springing Power of Attorney in Florida
- Mason Williams Recognized as 2024 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
- How a Florida Land Trust Can Help Investors Buy Properties When Taking Over Mortgage Payments
- What Is the Purpose of a Lady Bird Deed?
- Use Land Trusts to Protect Your Assets
- Scott Dixon – About Me
- How To Start A Trust
- Top Six Facts About Estate Planning
- What to Include in Your Last Will and Testament
Family Law
- Uncontested Divorce in Florida: Breaking Up Without the Blowout
- Holiday Schedules for Children in Shared Custody: Why a Parenting Plan Is Important and Issues to Consider
- Does My Spouse Need a Power of Attorney?
- Can You Automatically Become Married?
- All You Need to Know about How to Get Married
Firm News
- Widerman Malek Honors JA’s 2025 Laureates Reception
- Attorney Jeff Smith Joins Widerman Malek’s Celebration Office, Expanding Family Law and Business Litigation Services
- Understanding Trade Dress: Protecting the Visual Identity of Your Brand
- Widerman Malek Global Day of Service
- New Baby on the Way? Let’s Protect Your Bundle of Joy
- Homeowners’ and Condominium Owners’ Associations: The Basics
- Can You Patent Artificial Intelligence?
- Differences between In House V. Outside Counsel
- Widerman Malek Client, Carol Craig, Featured on Good Morning America
- Nine WM Attorneys Named 2022 Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
- NFL and College Football Trademarks – Part 2
- How to Avoid “Notice of Contract” Legal Land Mines in Real Estate Deals
- How to Use Seller-Financing to Generate Income From Inherited Real Estate
- Joseph Biden’s Tax Proposals and Potential Financial Impacts for Taxpayers
- Mason Williams Named to Board of Directors of Promise in Brevard
- Atlas Van Lines Fights for Its Brand and Prevails in Trademark Infringement Case
- Is Your Commercial Property Value Appraised too High by Your Local Property Appraiser?
- New Florida Law SB 1084 on Emotional Support Animals in Housing Is Effective July 1
- Four Widerman Malek Attorneys Named 2020 Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
- Real Estate Market and COVID-19 Crisis: Impacts, Lessons and Plans
- USCIS Provides Updated Response to COVID-19 Crisis
- Widerman Malek P.L. Hosts 7th Annual “Kickin’ It For Hope” Event to Raise Money for Children with Disabilities
- Annual Kickin’ It For Hope Event for No Bad Days Foundation – Join Us Saturday, February 8
- Recent Developments for Intellectual Property Rights in India
- Three Widerman Malek Attorneys Named 2019 Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
- What is a Strategic Default and When is it an Appropriate Decision?
- Widerman Malek Joins the Global Legal Blockchain Consortium
- Florida HOA Foreclosure and Surplus Funds Simplified
- Primerus Attorneys Volunteer at The Greater Boston Food Bank
- Title III American with Disabilities Act “Tester” Lawsuits
- Ed Kinberg teaches at the Space Coast Community Law School
- Widerman Malek Christmas Party 2017
- Children’s Christmas Party 2017
- Join us in Benefiting the Friends of Sally’s House at Art & Sole!
- Ice Cream Social 2017
- Kelly Swartz – About Me
- Ed Kinberg Receives NCMA’s Fellow of the Year Award
- Brevard Zoo Picnic 2017
- Scott Widerman – About Me
- A Full and Final Release Means What it Says
- No Bad Days Foundation 4th Annual Kickin’ It For Hope on February 18th
- SCWID Anniversary Celebration at Larsen Motorsports
- Widerman Malek Christmas Party 2016
- Widerman Malek Children’s Holiday Party 2016
- Widerman Malek’s Annual Ugliest Christmas Sweater Contest
- Arnold Black Stood Up for His Own Injustices and Won
- Katie McLaughlin Taking Sandwich Giant Subway to Court
- Arkansas Takes Steps to Stop Driving While Sleepy
- Boss’s Day Breakfast 2016
- SCWID October Meeting
- Nana’s House Fundraising Banquet
- Contraband Forfeiture to Save Abused Animals
- Can You Save a Dog Locked in a Car?
- Michigan Drivers Must Be Careful When Around School Buses
- No Bad Days Foundation Visits Liam at Ability Plus Therapy
- Firearms are Allowed in Indiana Polling Locations
- Jersey Day at Widerman Malek, PL
- American Furniture Warehouse is Getting a Retrial in a Slip and Fall Case
- Widerman Malek Managing Partner Attends Roundtable Discussion with Senator Rubio
- Divisive Labor Law is Pushed Through Parliament in France
- Widerman Malek Attorneys Ed Kinberg and Kelly Swartz to be at SCWID UAS Meeting on August 24th
- Ice Cream Social 2016
- Widerman Malek at the Brevard County Manatees Game in Support of The M.O.R.G.A.N. Project
- Personal Injury Advertising is Being Zeroed in On
- Attorney Eric Hostetler has been appointed President of Melbourne Civic Theatre
- Widerman Malek Supports 6th Annual NANA’s House Bowling Fundraiser
- Widerman Malek, PL Selected as a 2016 Company to Watch by GrowFL
- Widerman Malek, PL Presents CLE Seminar to the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC)
- Interpleader: Compelling Two Parties to Litigate
- Losing by Default: Why You Should Never Ignore a Lawsuit
- The Civil Side of a Criminal Wrongdoing
- Widerman Malek Family Picnic 2016
- Minimum Contacts and the International Shoe Case
- Widerman Malek’s Baseball Night at Space Coast Stadium
- Widerman Malek at the Women of Excellence Awards Gala
- What’s Required on a Legal Litigation Information Sheet
- Ensure Proper Service of Process to Avoid Unnecessary Frustration in Court
- The Rules of Evidence: Hearsay and Its Exceptions
- Widerman Malek’s Bring Your Kids to Work Day
- Widerman Malek Paper Airplane Contest
- It Costs Money to Sell a Home in Florida?
- Re-election Reception for Judge Dugan Hosted by Widerman Malek
- Widerman Malek at Boy Scout Golden Eagle Dinner
- Types of Compensation in Civil Law Suit
- Widerman Malek Supports Junior Achievement of the Space Coast Business Hall of Fame Event
- Widerman Malek Proudly Supports Eckerd Kids
- Widerman Malek Participates in Wacky Tacky Golf Tournament to Support Bridges Foundation
- Lose A Criminal Case but Win a Civil Trial
- Widerman Malek, PL Team Take 1st Place in 1st Annual Sandbagger Invitational Golf Tournament
- Ed Kinberg Speaking at i4GovCon Summit
- Edward Kinberg Rated as Super Lawyer for Third Year & Kelly Swartz Selected as Rising Star
- Different Types of Civil Law Cases
- 1st Annual WM Putt-a-thon
- Are notaries and witnesses needed while making an official will?
- How do you Calculate Punitive Damages?
- Different State, Different Law
- NAWIC Block Kids Contest Comes to a Close
- What is a tort?
- Wacky Lawsuits
- Sinkholes and Who is at Fault?
- Government Contracting Workshop Being Held on February 2nd, Presented by Edward J. Kinberg
- Celebrity Civil Lawsuits
- Widerman Malek, PL Selected as Finalist for Children’s Hero of the Year Awards
- Kelly G. Swartz
- Jacksonville, Florida Dentist Facing Civil and Criminal Charges for Child Abuse in the Dental Chair
- Mark Malek Awarded 2015 Bernie Simpkins Entrepreneur of the Year Award
- What Is Litigation?
- Kissimmee/Osceola Chamber Presents: Chamber Business Academy for Business Owners and Operators
- Widerman Malek, PL Showing Their Colors
- What is a Revocable Living Trust?
- What Happens in a General Litigation Process?
- Is the Best Defense Really a Good Offense?
- Different Types of Defense Lawyers
- Widerman Malek Crew At A Manatees Game
- Widerman Malek Holds Annual Ice Cream Social
- 3rd Annual Kickin’ It For Hope
- Financial Laws and Their Importance
- The National Will Registry—Help For Families Who Can’t Find The Original Last Will And Testament Following Death
- How Do I Put a Lien on a Vessel in Florida?
- Widerman Malek Family Night with the Minions
- Attorney Castellon to Speak at Homebuyers Education “Fast-Track” Workshop Held by Help CDC July 18, 2015
- What is Probate Law?
- Widerman Malek Supports Bridges Foundation at Annual Wacky Tacky Golf Tournament
- Widerman Malek Host Dinner Party with International Trademark Attorneys
- Widerman Malek Attorneys Attend INTA 2015 Conference in San Diego
- Widerman Malek Attorneys Host Japanese Patent Attorneys
- Celebrity Probate Cases
- Famous Securities Law Cases
- Widerman Malek, PL Attorney Mason Williams is Participating in Dancing For The Space Coast
- Would Peter Fonda’s “Easy Rider” be legal in Florida?
- Kelly G. Swartz Speaker at The Canaveral Pen Women
- Kelly G. Swartz Joins Widerman Malek, PL
- Primerus Young Lawyers Seminar in San Diego
- How to override a Power of Attorney in Florida
- Widerman Malek, PL Attorneys Support Junior Achievement of the Space Coast
- Widerman Malek, PL Supports Brevard PALS at Wine Tasting Event
- Widerman Malek, PL Attorneys Attend Association of University Technology Managers Conference
- Widerman Malek, PL at Mardi Gras!
- How to file bankruptcy in Florida
- Widerman Malek Attorneys support Nana’s House
- Widerman Malek Attorneys Meet with Japanese Counterparts
- Widerman Malek Attorneys meet with Brazilian Florida Delegation
- Attorneys from Widerman Malek, PL meet with Governor Rick Scott
- What is a reaffirmation agreement?
- Rockin’ The Holidays
- Lego Robotics Team wins Champion’s Award
- The George Zimmerman Case & Civil Law
- What Does a Health Care Surrogate Have Power Over?
- Widerman Malek, PL Named Volunteer Business of the Year
- Compensation through Civil Law
- Using Civil Law Resources to Avoid Noisy Neighbors
- The Major Differences between Criminal and Civil Law
- Brevard Bar Association
- Widerman Malek, PL Selected As Finalists In Volunteer Recognition Awards
- What a Concussion can do for a Criminal Defendant
- Widerman Malek Announces The No Bad Days Foundation’s 2nd Annual Kick Ball Tournament & Family Fun Day
- WM Partner Speaks to Community Foundation Non-Profit Workshop
- Governor Rick Scott Appoints Scott Widerman, Esq. to Cape Canaveral Hospital District, Brevard County
- WM Supports NANA’s House Building Fund
- Update on the MERS Scare in Orlando
- Can the Government Take your Property?
- Long Train Running
- Do Civil Cases Take Too Long?
- Top Attractions in Melbourne, Florida
- WM Attorneys Support The Scott Center For Autism Treatment
- Getting to know Melbourne, Florida
- Brevard Zoo
- Don’t Mess With Judge Judy!
- Where is the Air Show?
- A Whale of a Good Time!
- Do you have an Overdue Library Book?
- The Latest in Baseball… and steroids …. and A-Rod
- Gem Jewelry Bead Show Visits Melbourne Florida
- It’s Pickleball Time! Are You Ready?
- Covan World Wide Moving Caught Falsifying Weight Certificates
- Comedian Lewis Black Performs on Valentine’s Day
- Holten vs. Narconon Arrowhead
- Forget Kung Fu Fighting, Try Aikido
- Coinye, I mean, Kanye sues Amazon
- Former “Storage Hunters” Cast Members sue TruTV for Defamation
- Louisiana Sheriff’s Pension & Relief Fund Named Lead Plaintiff in Lululemon Sheer Yoga Pant Case
- St. Joseph’s Golf Scramble
- Is Family Dollar Violating Labor Laws?
- Hockey Civil Lawsuit
- Widerman Malek Celebrates Ten Years Of Service
- Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights are Almost Here!
- Melbourne Civic Theatre – The 2013-2014 Season has Begun
- Prost! Oktoberfest is Almost Here!
- The 80’s Are Here Again!
- Celebrating 20 Years – Melbourne’s Fall Festival
- The McKee Botanical Gardens – Peace and Beauty in the City
- Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge – Natural Beauty in Florida
- Florida’s Public Records Act Vol. 3 – Can an Agency say No?
- Brevard County’s Paint Run
- Comedy Improv at Mama’s!
- Get Ready Orlando, Arena Bowl XXVI is Coming to Town!
- Eco-tours on Horseback at the Ace of Hearts Ranch
- Passionate, Dynamic, and Powerful – Performances at the Mad Cow Theatre
- Meet Corduroy at Barnes & Noble
- Ride the Queen on the Indian River!
- Send the Kids to Surf Art Camp This Summer!
- Kennedy Space Station Launches Space Shuttle Atlantis Exhibit
- A Fitting End(?) to Apple v. Samsung
- I Have a Judgment and Now I Want to Collect Vol. 3
- Dinner and a Movie in the Park
- 1776 Performing Its 23rd Season at The Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse
- Owen’s New FES Cycle
- Florida’s Sunshine Law Vol. 1 – What is Florida’s Sunshine Law?
- Melbourne Airboats – Bring on the Gators!
- Foosaner Art Museum in the Summertime
- Summer Saturday Nights at the Brevard Zoo
- Defamation Case: Casey Anthony lands herself back in court
- Sentinels of Freedom, Space Coast Chapter
- Help Hope Live
- They breached the contract so what kind of damages can I get? How about lost profits or loss-of-use?
- Kickin’ It For Owen
- 2013 Melbourne Art Festival
- Kickin’ It for Owen
- Visit the Sea Turtle Preservation Society
- St. Patrick’s Day Parade Melbourne Florida
- Say Yes to the Rossetter House: The Perfect Wedding Venue
- Junior Achievement Laureate Reception
- Graduates Battle Their Alma Maters
- The Wedding is Called Off. Who Keeps the Engagement Ring?
- Do You Know the History of Melbourne?
- Who Said Working Out Can’t Be Fun?
- What are the odds a case is going to trial?
- 2012 Year In Review for Widerman & Malek
- Why Not Shoveling Saves You from Liability Lawsuits
- Classic Civil Commitment Proceeding: Miracle on 34th Street
- Can a Judge Make a Plaintiff Pay for Defendant’s Legal Fees?
- March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction
- Trade Dress Protection
- Yandy Infringes Upon Sesame Street’s Big Bird Trademark
- Difference between Civil Law and Criminal Law
- Can I Squat and Take Over an Abandoned House?
- Patent attorney Malek sees system overhaul boost to entrepreneurs
- An Evening of Hope
- ‘Evening of Hope’ inspires support for autism
- Brevard’s Corporate Dodgeball Tournament 2011
Foreclosure
- Loan Modification, Stipulated Judgment, Deed in Lieu,…What do you do?
- Can Information from Mediation be brought up during a case?
- U.S. Supreme Court Defines the Definition of a “Vessel”
Government Contracts
- Goodbye DUNS, Hello SAMMI
- FedBizOpps is Undergoing a Transition
- Ask the Question – Avoiding Bid Protest and Contract Disputes
- History of Government Contract Law
Guardianship
- 6 Legal Issues to Look Out for When Selling Florida Property in Probate or Guardianship
Health Care
- Health Insurance Law: Experimental Treatment Denials
Immigration
Intellectual Property Law
- Why You Should Trademark Your Business Name
- The Unitary Patent: A Cost-Effective Route for U.S. Companies Protecting Innovation in Europe
- Pierron Featured in MLex Following Insights on USPTO’s New Streamlined Claim Set Pilot Program
- The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Remains Open during the Government Shutdown
- US Patent Office Announces Applicants Will Receive Issued Patents Faster
- Understanding the Upcoming USPTO Fee Increases: What You Need to Know
- Navigating an IRS Audit: What Every Taxpayer Should Know
- USPTO Unveils Major Fee Overhaul for 2025: New Charges and Increases to Impact Patent Prosecution Strategies
- Accelerate Your IP Strategy: Leveraging PatentScope API and Automated Document Assembly for US Patent Applications
- Decrease in Patent Cooperation Treaty Fees
- Design Patents: All You Need to Know
- Five Classic Examples of Trademarks
- New Guidelines for Software Patents
- U.S. Patent Number 10,000,000 Has Issued
- Mark Warzecha – About Me
- Negotiating the Distribution of Patented Products: Points to Consider
- I Want to Make a Prototype. How do I Protect my Idea?
- PODS Wins Case over UHaul
- Students are Fighting Ridiculous University IP Laws
- A New Draft in IP Law Proposes Some Major Changes
- Intellectual Property and Conflict of Interest
- How to Buy Intellectual Property?
- What is the Difference between First to Invent and First Inventor to File?
- Is Intellectual Property Management in the Future for all Companies?
- Shredded Wheat by Any Other Name…
- Hot Dog! It’s a Handbag
- Disney And Intellectual Property Rights
- Search Engine Optimization and Trademark Infringement
- 7 Easy Steps to Selling Your Patent
- Tips to get the most out of an intellectual property license
- How to Determine if a Patent has Expired
- How to keep your product from being counterfeited
- 5 Ways to Prevent Being a Victim of Cyber Crime
- True or False – Questions About Intellectual Property
- Washington D.C Attorney Daniel H. Marti Appointed as U.S Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator – Part 2
- Arthrex Inc. and Parcus Medical, LLC Patent Infringement Litigation Settled
- “19% Employees Laid Off” – Is Everything Fine with Intellectual Ventures?
- Patent War Truce? Google and Apple
- The “Frozen” Lawsuit
- Shark Tank: Scottevest Controversy Leads to Dropping of Clause
- Holograms, Michael Jackson and Cirque De Soleil
- Is Florida going after Microlipid Technologies?
- Bubbles by Brook Vs Brook Brothers
- Why Did Samsung Trademark “Galaxy Card”
- Duckhorn Vs. Duck Commander
- Can I Patent My Food Recipe?
- Is it Scramble or Scrabble?
- Defamation and the App Store Review Process
- Did KTLA Infringe on Kurt Knutsson’s Cyberguy Identity?
- Getting A Refund From The Patent Office If You Are Now A Small Entity
- Continued Obligation to Monitor Small Entity Status in the Patent Office
- What Happens If You Claim The Wrong Entity Status In The Patent Office?
- Intellectual Property and Pinterest
- Kate Middleton Trademarks Her Name for Charity
- The Advantages of Registering Business Name with the State
- Is Susan G. Komen for the Cure® a Trademark Bully?
- 5 Ways Employers Can Claim Ownership of Their Former Employees’ IP Content
- Does Facebook Have Control Over Your IP Content?
- Different Types of Patent Applications
- A Christmas Story Gone Bad
- DMCA: Notice and Counter-Notice
- Five Classic Examples of Trademark
- How Does a Franchise Work?
- Where to Search for Prior Art
- What is Prior Art?
International Patent
Land Use and Zoning
- What you need to know prior to a Rezoning, Variance or other local government public hearing
Landlord/Tenant
- Why tenant security deposits are a minefield for Florida landlords by Charles P. Castellon, Esq.
- Do the Non-Smoking Laws Apply to Legalized Marijuana?
- Can you Sue your Landlord?
- Will a Tenant get their security deposit?
Licensing
- You Can Only Carry Legal Firearms in Certain Places
- Repercussions of Driving Without a License
- Types of Licenses in Florida
- Laws for Custom Bikes
- Everything You Need to Know about Licensing in General
- How to Get a Hunting and Fishing License
Local Counsel
Maritime Law
- Sales of Vessels and Memorandums of Agreement (“MOA”)
Mediation
- WM Welcomes Retired Brevard County Court Judge Alli B. Majeed
- Mediation – An Overview
News
- Majeed Named Citizen of the Year at 2025 Florida Today Volunteer Recognition Awards
- Committed to Community: Making an Impact Beyond the Courtroom
Patent
Patents
- When to Consult with a Patent Attorney: Timing is Everything
- How Patents Work
- 1 Click and a lawsuit
- A Poor Man’s Patent is No Way to Patent Your Idea
- Why Are Patents Important?
- What Documents are Needed When Filing an Application for a Patent
- The Government and Patent No. 6,630,507
- Patent Map and the Map Patent Controversy
- Patent and Trademark Office Closed on March 3, 2014
- Obtaining Patent Rights For A Deceased Inventor
- Uncooperative Inventors
- The Effect Of Listing An Improper Inventor On A Patent Application
- Defensive Patenting
- Who Is An Inventor In A Patent Application?
- How useful are App Store Reviews?
- Patent Office Fees – The Micro Entity
- Amending A Patent Application After Allowance
- Reviving A Patent That Was Abandoned For Failure To Pay Maintenance Fees
- Reviving An Abandoned Patent Application
- Patent Maintenance Fees
- Irreparable Injury: Lost Market Share
- Design Patents: Protecting Animated Icons
- How Do I Enforce My Patent? Part 2: Cease-and-Desist Letters
- What is an Open Patent?
- Infringement Analysis: What To Expect
- First-to-File and Continuation Applications
- Public Disclosure and its Effect on Patent Rights
Real Estate
- Florida Partition Actions: How to Force the Sale of Property
- A Comprehensive Guide to Navigating Seller’s Disclosure Issues
- Understanding Specific Performance of a Real Estate Contract in Florida
- Ways to Sell Real Estate with Deferred Payment: Seller-Financing and Option Agreements
- Options for Selling Inherited Real Estate in Florida
- Appraisal Contingencies – What Home Buyers Should Know
- Why That Property You Bought at the Tax Deed Sale May Land You in Court
- Can HOA’s Fine Owners?
- Laws Regarding Home Fencing
- Beach Easements: Are Private Beaches Truly Private?
Tax
- Unlocking Success: 7 Benefits of Outsourcing General Counsel Services for Your Business
- 5 Reasons Why You Should Have a Tax Attorney Review Your IRS Notices
- DON’T PANIC: DECODING THE IRS NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
Trade Secrets
Trademark
- Lawsuit over DeLorean Trademarks Heading to Trial – Back to the Future Time Machine at Issue
- Trademark Renewal Solicitation Letters – Are They Scams?
- 5 Benefits of a Trademark and Why You Need One to Protect Your Intellectual Property
- The Purpose of Trademarks
- The Hype-Wipe trademark lawsuit
- Is Virgin Olive Oil a Thing of the Past?
- The Feds Win!
- Film Director Terry Gilliam Sued For Alleged Use of Street Mural in His New Film ‘Zero Theorem’
- Can Pi be trademark protected?
- Vidalia Onion is a Trademarked Name
- The History of Who Dat???
- Are there any company names still left that aren’t trademarked?
- Bentley Wins Trademark Infringement Lawsuit against St. Petersburg, FL Car Kit Owner
- Trademark Fun – McDonald’s v. McDowell’s
- Google’s Heart Shaped Trademark
- The NFL and Trademarks
- Obamacare and The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- Cadbury Losing Trademark Battle
- Trademark Infringement and Prescription Pills
- Trademark Law: first to use v. first to file
- March Madness and Other NCAA Trademarks
- Trade Name v. Trademark
- Trademark Law: Geographic Terms
- Trademark Law: Secondary Meaning
- Trademark Dilution: Blurring v. Tarnishment
- Unfair Competition: How does it relate to trademark infringement?
- We Both Have the Same Business Name. Am I in Trouble?
- A Guide to Trademark Licensing
- Trademark Refusal – Likelihood of Confusion
- You Cybersquatter! That’s My Domain Name
- Proving Trademark Infringement in the Ninth Circuit
- Trade Dress Your Product
- Can a Celebrity be More Marketable Dead than Alive?
- Better Coin that Catchphrase

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