Practices and Industries
Intellectual Property and Technology
Intellectual Property (IP) is becoming a crucial differentiator in business today. Approximately 80% of company-owned assets are intangible, such as patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. Now more than ever has it become vital to develop sound strategies to procure, protect and leverage IP assets. Clients look to our firm for counsel in both building their IP portfolios and enforcing their IP rights. Companies also realize that the procurement, use and protection of technology, software and the Internet is integral to the competitive advantage and viability of their business, but fraught with legal hurdles. We enable clients to shape IP and technology strategies and navigate the technology and Internet legal landscape to achieve their business objectives.
We provide expertise to our client in various fields of IP and Technology law in order to enable our clients to protect, use and exploit their IP rights including:
Patents- We assist clients in all aspects of the patent process, including, but not limited to: performing patentability searches and formulating patentability opinions, preparing patent applications and filing same with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and foreign patent offices, prosecuting patent applications, monitoring patents once issued and formulating patent infringement and patent validity opinions.
Trademarks/Service Marks- We assist clients in all aspects of the trademark/service mark process, including, but not limited to: performing trademark/service mark clearance searches, filing trademark/service mark applications on a State, federal and worldwide level, prosecuting trademark/service mark applications on a State, federal and worldwide level, monitoring trademarks/service marks once issued, representing clients in TTAB proceedings and representing clients in infringement litigation.
Copyrights- We assist clients in not only obtaining copyright protection for a work, but also in negotiating a license or sale of the copyrighted work, counseling individuals, as well as business, as to their respective rights in a work and enforcing copyright registrations in a court of law.
Trade Secrets- We advise clients as to how to protect those formulas, patterns, devices, combinations of devices, or compilations of information which are not subject to protection under patent law or, in the alterative, are desired to keep concealed from the public.
Intellectual Properties Commercial Transactions - We assist clients in negotiating the license, acquisition or sale of IP, managing IP portfolios, performing due diligence audits, financing of IP-based commercial ventures, commercialization of IP portfolios through product development, distribution, and joint ventures and other corporate-related transactions involving IP.
Software, Technology and Internet Law- We represent technology-related business clients in all areas of the industry's transactions and services. The mission of the Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A. information systems and technology practice is to determine the needs and expectations of its technology-related clients and to meet those needs and expectations efficiently. This involves offering practical, business savvy counsel to business clients to assist them in attaining their business objectives in the fast paced and challenging information systems and technology business world.
IP Litigation- Counterfeiting and infringement results in billions of dollars in lost revenue for United States companies each year and even greater losses to the United States economy in terms of reduced job growth, exports, and competitiveness. Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008 , Sec. 503(3).
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Administrative Law
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Alternative Dispute Resolution
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Appellate Law
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Asset-based Lending and Securitization
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Banking and Financial Services
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Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights
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Commercial Leasing
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Commercial Litigation
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Construction Law
Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A.’s construction law practice provides attorneys and paralegals who are soundly experienced in matters affecting the construction industry, including the many business, contract and insurance concerns …Learn More >
Copyrights
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Corporate and Securities
Clients of the Corporate and Securities practice group at the firm receive legal counsel related to the organization, capital formation and expansion of business on a local, national and international basis. Clients benefit from the extensive …Learn More >
Developments of Regional Impact
In the state of Florida, a development that meets or exceeds designated statutory thresholds for size and potential impact on regional resources is required to undergo review as a development of regional impact (DRI). This review by state and regional …Learn More >
eDiscovery
Managing the rapid expansion of electronically stored information can provide your company with more efficient and cost-effective litigation. Electronic discovery (eDiscovery) is becoming a critical component of litigation and records management. …Learn More >
Eminent Domain & Condemnation
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Environmental Law
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Estate Planning
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Family And Marital Law
Our substantive Family Law Practice is known for the handling of high-end domestic matters throughout the state of Florida concerning substantial financial assets and complicated custody issues. We are noted for the proven in-court and …Learn More >
Federal Tax
Our tax attorneys work closely with the firm’s real estate, corporate, securities, bond, public finance, securitization, health care and other business lawyers to provide tax advice, issue tax opinions and offer creative tax planning to the firm’s …Learn More >
Florida Tax
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Franchising And Licensing
Clients faced with a wide variety of franchising and licensing matters are provided with solid direction and action by the firm’s experienced lawyers. Some issues handled include: Initial business organization Structuring and documenting franchise and …Learn More >
General Litigation
The Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A. General Litigation Practice Group provides representation in many areas of litigation including: Contracts Consumer law Landlord/tenant matters Real estate Land titles Environmental law Zoning …Learn More >
Healthcare
The increasing complexity and scope of laws and regulations affecting the healthcare industry requires careful review and analysis of existing provider relationships and attention to the structure and details of pending transactions. The lawyers of …Learn More >
Hotel and Resort Development
The firm's hospitality practice is a nationally and internationally recognized industry leader, handling more than $10 billion in client transactions throughout the U.S. and Canada in recent years. The firm’s experience includes a full range of legal …Learn More >
Immigration and Naturalization
We have always serviced a substantial number of international individuals and businesses. In 1992, the practice of immigration and nationality was added to our firm to further assist clients with this increasingly complex area of federal …Learn More >
Insurance Coverage, Tort and Products Liability Defense
Attorneys with Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A. have represented insurance companies in coverage disputes and defendants in tort and products liability litigation since 1969. The defense representation has been both direct for the …Learn More >
Intellectual Properties Commercial Transactions
We assist clients in negotiating the license, acquisition or sale of IP, managing IP portfolios, performing due diligence audits, financing of IP-based commercial ventures, commercialization of IP portfolios through product development, distribution, …Learn More >
Intellectual Property
Intellectual property (IP) is becoming a critical differentiator in business today and it has never been more vital to develop sound strategies to procure, protect and leverage intellectual property assets. Companies also realize the integral …Learn More >
Intellectual Property Litigation
Counterfeiting and infringement results in billions of dollars in lost revenue for United States companies each year and even greater losses to the United States economy in terms of reduced job growth, exports, and competitiveness. Prioritizing …Learn More >
International Tax
Our tax attorneys advise the firm’s many foreign-based clients concerning federal and Florida tax laws applicable to owning property and doing business in the U.S. Our income tax attorneys work closely with the Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & …Learn More >
Labor and Employment Law
Our Labor and Employment Law Practice Group represents employers by actively counseling management and human resource professionals on a wide range of issues related to the workplace. The firm’s labor and employment law attorneys maintain active …Learn More >
Land Use and Zoning
Real estate development and land use law in Florida is among the most comprehensive and complex in the United States. Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed clients receive expertise that involves more than just an understanding of the law. Our …Learn More >
Mergers and Acquisitions
Known as one of the area’s top corporate law firms in the area of mergers and acquisitions, Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed provides practical legal counsel to business buyers, sellers and intermediaries in connection with structuring, …Learn More >
Patents
We assist clients in all aspects of the patent process, including, but not limited to: performing patentability searches and formulating patentability opinions preparing patent applications and filing same with the United States Patent and Trademark …Learn More >
Personal Injury and Wrongful Death
The trial lawyers at the firm have extensive courtroom experience in representing plaintiffs who bring personal injury and wrongful death claims. The attorneys have routinely represented individuals who were injured in automobile accidents and have …Learn More >
Probate, Guardianship and Trust Administration
The administration of probate and guardianship estates and testamentary and intervivos trusts are the logical compliments to the Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A. estate planning practice. Our attorneys are experienced in carrying out …Learn More >
Public Finance
The Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A. Public Finance practice has quickly become recognized for its expertise and responsiveness in serving its finance clients. The firm represents both county and municipal governments as well as …Learn More >
Real Estate Transactions, Development and Finance
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Real Estate, Land Use and Property Rights Litigation
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Restaurant Services
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Software, Technology and Internet Law
The mission of the Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A. software, technology and Internet practice is to determine the needs and expectations of its technology-related clients and to meet those needs and expectations efficiently. This …Learn More >
Sports and Entertainment Law
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Surety and Fidelity
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Telecommunications
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Timeshare Services
Successful development and management of a timeshare project requires total dedication to innovation, efficiency and quality service from both the standpoint of the developer and their legal counsel. The Timeshare Services Group of Lowndes, Drosdick, …Learn More >
Title Insurance and Litigation
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Trade Secrets
A trade secret means the whole or any portion or phase of any formula, pattern, device, combination of devices, or compilation of information which is for use, or is used, in the operation of a business and which provides the business an advantage, or …Learn More >
Trademarks/Service Marks
We assist clients in all aspects of the trademark process, including, but not limited to: Perform trademark clearance searches File trademark applications on a State, federal and worldwide level Prosecute trademark applications on a State, federal and …Learn More >