Our attorneys have successfully litigated hundreds of cases over the past 26 years in the many federal and state courts throughout Florida.  We routinely appear in court to aggressively advocate our clients’ interests.  As a result of our vast experience, we are highly familiar with critical strategies that win lawsuits.  Our unique insight into both the Bar and the judiciary, bolstered by our Big Law experience and thorough knowledge of Florida and federal law, defines our strength and legal superiority.

We also understand and appreciate the financial toll that litigation may take on individuals and businesses desirous of enforcing their legal rights.  We carefully and regularly monitor the time we spend performing legal tasks and work together with our clients to arrive at an appropriate and mutually-agreeable budget.  Where settlement is recommended, we are not afraid to recommend it.  Our attorneys strive only for great results, not for great billable hours.

But don’t take our word for it.  Visit the representative cases page of our website and ask us about our successes.  We would be very happy to tell you about them.

Pohl, D.D.S. v. MH Sub I, LLC (N.D. Fla., Tallahassee): successfully obtained summary judgment on lack of creativity/originality in copyright case involving before/after dental photos, see 314 F.Supp.3d 1225; successfully obtained significant, published evidentiary rulings from the Court, including concerning Internet Archives (the Wayback Machine), 2019 WL 5257937

Brandon v. Prince Rogers Nelson, Spike Lee and Warner Bros. Records (S.D. Fla., Miami): copyright infringement case involving soundtrack to 1990s movie titled “Girl 6;” successful final order of dismissal determining that asserted work was not copyrightable and could not give rise to copyright infringement.

Affordable Aerial Photography, Inc. v. Mizner Grande Realty LLC et al. (S.D. Fla. West Palm Beach) copyright infringement case involving online photographs.

Perfectpinz LLC v. Softex Europe B.V. (S.D. Fla., Miami): copyright infringement case involving images affixed to dress socks.

Design Pics, Inc. v. Sokt Entertainment, LLC. (M.D. Fla., Ft. Myers): copyright infringement case involving Instagram photographs.

Triaxial Medical v. Internet Brands, Inc. (S.D. Fla., Fort Lauderdale): copyright infringement case involving medical text appearing on Internet websites.

Compulife Software, Inc. v. One Resource Group Corp. (S.D. Fla, West Palm Beach): successfully defended copyright infringement case involving life insurance software held not copyrightable.

Ross Publishing Co. v. Carkenord (S.D. Fla., West Palm Beach): copyright infringement case involving business textbook.

Turner Envirologic, Inc. v. Rolls-Royce Energy Syst., Inc. (S.D. Fla., Fort Lauderdale): copyright and trade secret case resulting in successful early dismissal.

Rudolph and Me case (M.D. Fla., Tampa): copyright infringement case involving Christmas ornaments.

Somero Ent. v. Stoltzfus (M.D. Fla., Ft. Myers): utility patent case involving concrete hose pullers.

Gushill Industries, Inc. v. Proven Industries, Inc. (M.D. Fla., Tampa): utility patent case involving trailer hitch locks.

Atmos Nation v. All Rise Records d/b/a Got Vape (S.D. Fla., Fort Lauderdale): design patent/trade dress case involving vaporizers/e-cigarettes resulting in successful dismissal of case with prejudice.

Atmos Nation v.  AFG Distribution d/b/a Pulsar Vaporizers (S.D. Fla., Miami): design patent/trade dress case involving vaporizers/e-cigarettes resulting in successful dismissal of case with prejudice.

Leading Edge Novelty, Inc. v. Target Corporation, et. al., (S.D. Fla., West Palm Beach): utility patent case resulting in a favorable early Markman claim construction ruling against infringement of a plaintiff’s musical snow globe invention.

Global Tech LED, LLC v. Hilumz International Corp. (M.D. Fla., Ft. Myers): utility patent case involving retrofit LED lighting kits.

Pappalardo v. Green Life Patents (M.D. Fla., Ft. Myers): successfully obtained order of dismissal in patent inventorship dispute (affirmed by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeal).

Silver Streak Trailer Co. v. Airstream Inc. (S.D. Fla., Ft. Pierce): represented Airstream travel trailers (Thor Industries) in protecting its iconic rounded/silver trade dress against a declaratory judgment action.

Dr. Colorchip Corp. v. Dr. Colourchip Canada, Inc. (West Palm Beach): trademark infringement case involving automobile detailing paint supplies and equipment, including claims for federal trademark infringement, Canadian trademark infringement, and shareholders derivative action.

Otto Brands, LLC v. Otto’s Express Car Wash, LLC (N.D. Fla., Pensacola): trademark infringement case involving car wash operator and assertion of Dawn Donut defense.

Fix-A-Floor Worldwide, Inc. v. Reptile Adhesive LLC (S.D. Fla.) trademark infringement case involving loose tile adhesive and craft adhesive.

Lather, Inc. v. Gilchrist and Soames, Inc. et al (S.D. Fla., Miami): trademark infringement case involving skin and hair care products.

Queens Hospitality Corp. v. Breakfast Bitch LLC (S.D. Fla., Miami): trademark infringement case involving a California restaurant.

Valoro, LLC v. Valero Energy Corp. (S.D. Fla., Miami): trademark declaratory judgment and infringement counterclaim resulting in successful discontinuation of plaintiff’s use of confusingly similar name.

Lil’ Joe Records v. Hobbs (S.D. Fla., Miami): copyright and trademark case resulting in final judgment against founder of 1980s rap group called 2 Live Crew.

Rubenstein Law d/b/a/ 1-800-FL-Legal v. Friedman Law Associates d/b/a FL Legal Group (M.D. Fla., Tampa): heavily litigated trademark infringement case involving 1-800-FL-Legal.

1-800-411-I.P. Holdings, LLC v. Georgia Injury Centers, LLC (S.D. Fla., Fort Lauderdale): trademark infringement case involving 1-800-411-PAIN.

Coach, Inc. v. Wagon Wheel Flea Market, Inc. (M.D. Fla., Tampa): trademark counterfeiting case representing Coach, the famous maker of handbags.

Abercrombie & Fitch Trading Co. v. Surf Style Retail Mgmt. (S.D. Fla., Miami): trademark counterfeiting case representing Abercrombie and its famous Hollister seagull logo.

Yahav Ent. d/b/a the Alexander Hotel v. Beach Resorts Suites (S.D. Fla., Miami): obtained final order of dismissal of trademark infringement case involving The Alexander Hotel and Condominium on Miami Beach.

Belen Jesuit Prep School v. Sportswear, Inc. (S.D. Fla., Miami): trial verdict in favor of apparel manufacturer determining that use of school name on apparel did not infringe school trademarks.

Vacation Nation, LLC v. Regency Towers Owners’ Association (N.D. Fla., Panama City): trademark case defending successful UDRP arbitration award involving regency-towers.net.

Honus Wagner Co. v. Hillerich & Bradsby Co. (S.D. Fla., Fort Lauderdale): trademark infringement case involving famous “Honus Wagner” name appearing on baseball bats.

Innovative Health Solutions, Inc. v. Dyansys, Inc. (M.D. Fla., Orlando): trademark case involving “P-Stim” medical device (transferred to N.D. Cal).

First Fashion USA, Inc. v. Best Hair Replacement Manufacturers, Inc. (S.D. Fla., Fort Lauderdale): obtained trial verdict in favor of hair replacement manufacturer.

Seifert v. SF&P Advisors, Inc. (S.D. Fla., Miami), commissions recoupment case

Farmers Pride, Inc. d/b/a Bell & Evans v. Lean Culinary Services LLC (S.D. Fla., Miami): represented Bell & Evans in dispute over unpaid chicken products delivered to Whole Foods.

Economy Rent-a-Car v. Green Motion, LLC (S.D. Fla., Fort Lauderdale): dispute concerning car rental companies

Sixt Franchise USA, LLC et al v. Autodistributors, Inc. et al (S.D. Fla., Miami),

Irby Construction Company v. QTI, Inc. (S.D. Fla., Miami): construction litigation

Aabbott v. Martindale-Hubbell, Inc. (S.D. Fla., Miami), defending Martindale-Hubbell against claims brought under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act

Palm Partners, LLC v. National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (S.D. Fla., Miami): successfully defended NAATP against claims for defamation and trade libel.

RDI v. Dentalplans, Inc., (Broward Circuit Court): claims involving call center overbilling.

International Hardware Corp. v. 4Supply LLC. (S.D. Fla., Miami), successfully obtained default judgment for a Panamanian corporation in a breach of contract action resulting in an award of treble damages and attorneys’ fees

Blue Marine Shipping Mexico S.A. de C.V. v. QV Trading LLC (S.D. Fla., Miami), successfully obtained summary judgment for a Mexican corporation on a maritime case involving breach of time charter agreement

Fire Alarm & Security Protection, Inc. v. King Ocean Service De Venezuela, S.A. (S.D. Fla., Miami) et al, highly litigated matter involving carriage of goods to Venezuela and claims governed by the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (COGSA)

Chaves Maya v. Confianca Worldwide Movers et al, (S.D. Fla., Miami) successfully represented a Brazilian national in a breach of contract matter involving shipment of goods under her name into Brazil by Confianca.

Dr. Colorchip Corp. v. Dr. Colourchip Canada, Inc. (West Palm Beach): trademark infringement case involving automobile detailing paint supplies and equipment, including claims for federal trademark infringement, Canadian trademark infringement, and shareholders derivative action.

Stansell et al v. Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (S.D. Fla., Miami) Interpleader Action

Exist, Inc. v. The Vermont Country Store, Inc. (S.D. Fla., Miami), successfully obtained dismissal of Florida action for lack of personal jurisdiction on behalf of a Vermont corporation.

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