Intellectual Property
USA Guide 2024 : Florida
Band 2
About
Provided by Akerman LLP
Akerman serves clients across all aspects of intellectual property services, including counseling, litigation, licensing, transactions, and due diligence. Working with Fortune 100 companies, entrepreneurs, innovators, inventors, iconic brands, and entertainment and media personalities and organizations, our national team secures protection for innovations around the world and defends their intellectual property rights in courtrooms throughout the United States, at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, and at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Service Offerings
- Patent, Copyright, and Trademark counseling, prosecution, and litigation
- Intellectual property licensing
- Franchise agreements and transactions
- Due diligence for M&A, corporate financing, and securities transactions
- Trade secret protection and enforcement
- Brand protection, including counterfeit counseling and litigation
- Trade dress litigation
- Recording, publishing, merchandising, sponsorship, and endorsement agreements
Chambers Review
Well-known firm with strong national capabilities across the full range of intellectual property matters. Regularly represents clients in complex disputes, including trademark cases and patent litigation. Also conducts IP due diligence in relation to mergers and acquisitions.
Work Highlights
- Akerman advised electronic dance music artist Marshmello on brand registration and enforcement.
Notable Practitioners
David Brafman is well regarded for his wide-ranging IP disputes practice. He has expertise in litigating patents and trademarks in areas including computer systems, manufacturing processes and LED lighting.
Mark Passler handles an array of issues related to intellectual property, including due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, obtaining patent and trademark rights, and counseling on copyright matters.
"Mark makes information relatable and accessible to all. He is a fantastic lawyer and trusted counsel."