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Scott Austin is a seasoned corporate and intellectual property attorney specializing in Floida LLCs, Internet security, domain name UDRP disputes, DMCA takedowns and IP litigation. Recognized by the Florida Bar as a Board Certified Specialist in intellectual property law since 2009 with 30 + years of experience in corporate and  trademark law, he counsels clients on corporate brand protection, online enforcement of IP rights, and ICANN policy requirements. Scott is an arbitrator/panelist for two of the ICANN-approved UDRP service providers, WIPO and the FORUM, having participated as an arbitrator in over 200 domain name dispute decisions since 2013. He also serves as an ICANN PICDRP panelist and chaired the panel that wrote the first PICDRP decision in 2017. Scott has represented clients in state and federal courts, before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, and for trademark owners in UDRP domain name proceedings. He advises on trademark strategy, prosecution, and portfolio management for companies of all sizes, including not for profit charities and faith based institutions. Additionally, he provides legal guidance on Florida LLCs and technology transactions, including software licensing and development. His expertise helps businesses safeguard their reputation and proprietary assets to navigate the complexities of today’s digital marketplace.. If someone is impersonating your trademarked business identity to poach customers or phish for their funds - call me. If the USPTO refuses to register your trademark for reasons you cant understand - call me. If you are facing a trademark Goliath and need experienced counsel to negotiate a solution both parties can live with – call me. If you need to investigate the source of a site counterfeiting your products and recover against an online abuser whose identity is masked or falsified - call me. If a former employee or contractor registered a domain that uses your trademark or screen-scraped your content for their bogus website – call me! If you need help vetting domains for a new business or crafting a new brand identity for your business- call me. We apply a creative and sophisticated legal approach to protecting creative works, securing distinctive brands, and turning away infringement trolls. Call me - we will answer your questions and keep you safe online.. I also lead the Florida office of a national law firm based in Silicon Valley with nationally known partners in venture capital, finance, banking, and IP, including patent prosecution by partners with the highest credentials in the engineering disciplines needed to obtain patents in the software, pharma, chemical, and electronics. We also collaborate on patent litigation, trade secrets litigation, R&D finance, and technology mergers and acquisitions. VLP provides the infrastructure and bench depth needed to stay current on evolving intellectual property areas our clients face within a predictable and low overhead budget.. When I started my practice here in intellectual property and corporate law after graduating from Georgetown Law in Washington, D.C. over 30 years ago, the Internet had not yet been born. Since that time, as the Internet and online business evolved,  I built and programmed my first computer and my practice has evolved.  I resolve intellectual property problems for hundreds of technology executives and business founders. Their companies ranged from tech startups to leading national consumer electronics distributors, NFL and MLB MVPs, international sports equipment manufacturers, national beverage distributors, media organizations, academic standards organizations, restaurant franchisors, universities, faith-based schools and ministries, hospitals, physicians, supplement developers, a startup airline, international cosmetics and perfume distributors and technology certification labs.. Like many of my clients, I too have had to make the hard business choices and manage the risks you take. As an inventor, business owner, programmer, and technologist, my experience, along with my training and business background gives me a deep appreciation for the business risks and rewards clients face and helps me understand and offer unique strategies to clients on protecting and fighting for their inventions, brands, and artistic works. My wife and I have raised our two sons in South Florida and are part of the unique multicultural business community that has prospered here. Call and let me show you how we can help meet your legal needs.

Sal Fazio, Esq. is an attorney in the Fort Lauderdale office of 500Law. His practice focuses on representing clients in litigation involving trademark, copyright and patent disputes, entertainment and sports law, commercial disputes, and tort law. Mr. Fazio has also extensive experience in drafting, negotiating and navigating through commercial contracts, startup business formation matters, internet-based service agreements as well as trademark and copyright applications.. Mr. Fazio is licensed to practice before all courts within the states of New York, the District of Columbia, and Florida, before the United States District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida, and the Trademark Trial And Appeal Board. Mr. Fazio is a member of the American Bar Association, the American Immigration Law Association, the National Italian American Bar Association Young Lawyer Division, the International Trademark Association, the Broward Bar Association’s Intellectual Property Section, and the Federal Bar Association of Broward County’s Intellectual Property Section

Out of University of Florida law school in 2001, Jennifer Grant originally practiced commercial litigation in larger, prestigious Florida firms. When the need arose at the firm to train a probate and trust specialist, Jennifer filled that need. Although she still practices commercial litigation, for over the last ten years, Jennifer has specialized in trust, estate and guardianship litigation.  Jennifer helped families, beneficiaries and fiduciaries resolve issues relating to removal, prosecuting and defending fiduciaries, handling estate administrations, and appointments of guardians among other issues.  Jennifer opened up her own law practice in 2009 and treasures her ability to handle complex cases skillfully, efficiently and always with cost effectiveness in mind.  She has been selected by her peers as a "Super Lawyer" for the past several years.  Jennifer also donates her time to several charitable causes locally.

My Law Firm and I take great pleasure in forging lasting relationships with our clients with personal service, and protecting their best interests. We take pride in representing a complete client base, from large corporations to small companies, sole inventors, entrepreneurs, and mom & pop businesses. We would be pleased to discuss your intellectual propery matters.

My firm is committed to providing quality legal representation and above all, personal, prompt attention to individuals and businesses in South Florida. My twenty plus years of legal experience enables me to give qualified, knowledgeable, legal service. My commitment to excellence and our clients success, motivates the firm to provide professional services based upon a solid foundation of knowledge, research and technology. That commitment allows the firm to address ones special legal needs.. STEVEN E. EISENBERG, AREA’S OF PRACTICE INCLUDE TAX PLANNING, IRS DISPUTE RESOLUTIONS, CORPORATE LAW, ESTATE PLANNING, TRUST, AND PROBATE LAW IN FLORIDA. HE IS ADMITTED TO PRACTICE LAW IN FLORIDA AND TEXAS. STEVEN RECEIVED HIS B.A. FROM NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, HIS LAW DEGREE FROM ST. MARY'S UNIVERSITY IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS AND A MASTERS DEGREE IN TAX LAW FROM SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY IN DALLAS, TEXAS. MR. EISENBERG WAS A RECIPIENT OF THE PRENTICE HALL AWARD IN TAXATION AND HAS BEEN PUBLISHED IN THE JOURNAL OF TAXATION FOR ACCOUNTANTS, A NATIONAL PUBLICATION. HE HAS AUTHORED NUMEROUS CLIENT NEWSLETTERS ON ESTATE PLANNING AND OTHER TOPICS. MR. EISENBERG IS ALSO ACTIVE IN COMMUNITY AFFAIRS. HE WAS AN ELECTED COMMISSIONER OF THE PLANTATION ACRES IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR NINE YEARS, AND A FORMER MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF TEMPLE BETH TORAH and THE DAVID POSNACK HEBREW DAY SCHOOL. HE IS CURRENTLY  SERVES ON THE CITY OF PLANTATION’S PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE.

Mr. Kamenetsky is a Registered Patent Attorney.  Jeff received his J.D., cum laude, fromTouro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, an M.B.A. from HofstraUniversity, and a B.S. in Engineering from the State University of NewYork at Stony Brook.  Jeff counsels clients in patent prosecution andtrademark matters, as well as litigation and licensing matters, and hasa broad patent prosecution practice encompassing a wide variety oftechnologies including medical devices, telecommunications, electricaland communication equipment, Internet, consumer goods, andcomputer-related technologies.  Jeff has significant experience indealing with international disputes related to import of products intothe United States.  A significant portion of his practice includesundertaking studies and drafting legal opinions regarding patentvalidity and infringement.  Prior to his legal career, Mr. Kamenetskyworked as an electrical engineer for the United States Air Force and amanager in industry.  A past President of the Intellectual Property LawAssociation of Florida, Mr. Kamenetsky is an active member of theInternational Trademark Association and the Florida Bar Association. In addition to being registered to practice before the United StatesPatent and Trademark Office, Jeff is licensed to practice law inFlorida and is admitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the FederalCircuit, as well as the U.S. District Courts for the Southern andMiddle Districts of Florida.  Jeff has been selected by hispeers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America and Florida Monthly Magazine has named him one of the Top Lawyers in Florida.  Jeff is an avid triathlete, marathoner, cyclist and martial artist.  His other interests include reading, music, and spending time at home with his wife Rona, daughters Caysee and Jesyca and dog Tiki.

I mainly focus in the areas of civil litigation and intellectual property law.  I enjoy helping clients solve their problems in creative ways.  My goal is to strive to provide honest, straightforward, and effective representation.

I am a sole practitioner focused on Trademark Law.  I represent small and medium companies and individuals with trademark availability searches, registration applications and enforecement issues.. I am licensed by the Florida Bar - but am available to assist clients nationwide, as the trademark filings and enforcement are handled at the federal, or national, level.

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Welcome to the Kelly Law Firm. I have been certified by the Florida Bar as a specialist in both Civil Trial Law and Business Litigation. I have tried over 140 jury trials and hundreds of non-jury and arbitration matters both in South Florida and throughout the United States. I represent both individuals and Fortune 500 companies. I also have an active business counseling practice. Call or email our office staff to see how we can serve your needs.

Gregg H. Metzger is an AV® Preeminent rated trial, appellate and transactional attorney. In practice for more than 25 years, he has represented a wide variety of business concerns—from individual entrepreneurs to Fortune 500® companies—in complex and diverse business, intellectual property and unfair competition litigation. He has extensive experience handling litigation involving commercial relations, trademarks, false advertising, trade secrets, non-compete covenants, employer-employee relations, business torts, license agreements, intra-organizational relations, real estate, creditor-debtor relations, judgment enforcement, product liability defense and medical malpractice defense.. Mr. Metzger also has a substantial transactional background, including negotiation and preparation of agreements (such as commercial, employment, distributorship, non-compete, non-disclosure, manufacture/supply, intra-organizational, sale/purchase of business, sale/purchase of goods, security, license, debt restructure and customized agreements), and representation of clients in sale/purchase of business transactions (equity or asset acquisition), business/venture formation transactions and secured transactions.

Geoffrey Lottenberg is an associate with the firm. Mr. Lottenberg is a patent attorney with a background in mechanical engineering and design. Mr. Lottenberg focuses his practice on patent and trademark procurement and intellectual property litigation. His patent prosecution practice concentrates on mechanical, electrical, and software arts, as well as business methods. Mr. Lottenberg was born and raised in Hollywood, Florida. He earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Miami and received his Bachelors of Science degree from the University of Florida. Mr. Lottenberg is a member of the Florida Bar and is registered to practice as a patent attorney before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Mr. Lottenberg is also admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the United States District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida. EducationUniversity of Miami School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2008 University of Florida, B.S., cum laude, 2005 Bar AdmissionsFlorida, 2008 United States Patent and Trademark Office, Registered Patent Attorney, 2010 United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, 2009 U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 2009 U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 2009 Reported DecisionsDelaware Valley Floral Group, Inc. v. Shaw Rose Nets, LLC, 597 F.3d 1374 (Fed. Cir. 2010)

Current Chairman - Broward County Bar Association, Intellectual Property Division. I feel grateful for the opportunity I have to practice law, especially in my areas of focus in trademark, copyright, patent, entertainment and business law. I value being a good person as much as I value being a professional, regardless of whether anyone recognizes. While I do my best to support projects which I believe are consistent with the public good, I do not judge my clients. I am not perfect and I do not expect anyone else to be. While no attorney can guarantee results, I assure you I will be a fiercely loyal advocate for your busines and personal interests.

Attorney for innovative companies with 18 years of combined in-house and law firm experience, specializing in corporate counsel and intellectual property, including patents, trademarks and copyrights, corporate transactions, agreements, litigation, education and training, as well as legal risk mitigation.

Anita Soni is the lead attorney and founder of The Soni Law Firm, P.A.. Ms. Soni is an attorney in good standing of the Florida Bar and holds a Master's in Intellectual Property Law and an L.L.M. in Intellectual Property Law in addition to her law degree.. Ms. Soni is originally from the Northeast, and moved to South Florida in 2009.  Ms. Soni is a graduate of the world renowned Intellectual Property program at the University of New Hampshire, School of Law.

Allison S. Lovelady focuses primarily on intellectual property, media law, and defamation and privacy matters. She has a wide array of experience litigating and counseling clients in licensing and entertainment matters. Allison routinely handles subpoenas for various media outlets, copyright and trademark prosecution and licensing for clients ranging from music distributors, food trucks and entertainment websites to small and large businesses. She has also appeared in the United States Supreme Court on internet defamation issues, and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, Florida Supreme Court and Florida Appellate Courts on trademark and copyright infringement and media access issues. As part of her daily practice, she negotiates contracts regarding use of client name, likeness, and intellectual property in motion pictures, reality television, music videos, and commercials. She also handles public performance licensing for commercial businesses and has previously secured licensing for large scale festivals like the Ultra Music Festival in Miami, Florida. Allison serves as legal counsel for the non-profit Art & Culture Center in Hollywood, Florida.

Alan Poppe is a partner in the Fort Lauderdale office of Arnstein & Lehr. Prior to joining the firm, he held positions with several multinational law firms. Mr. Poppe is a trusted advisor to a wide range of clients, both large and small, helping them to resolve their business disputes, including counsel on litigation avoidance and risk management. His practice focuses on complex commercial and tort litigation, with an emphasis on civil fraud, products liability, intellectual property including counterfeit trademarks and gray market goods, unfair trade practices and false advertising claims, business torts, franchise litigation, and class action litigation.

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