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Software licenses are essential contracts for all types of businesses. While they are the lifeblood of software developers, they are also essential to nearly all aspects of most other businesses’ operations. From data security to project management, numerous business functions require software—and this means that they require software licenses. But, […]

Counterfeiting is a major problem for trademark owners. Estimates put the total value of counterfeit goods sold each year somewhere in the range of $1.7 trillion and $4.5 trillion. These are staggering figures, and even when counterfeiting costs an individual business far less, it can still have a major impact […]

Digital media has had an unprecedented impact on how companies protect and monetize their intellectual property (IP). It has also had an unprecedented impact on how companies and individuals make unauthorized use of others’ intangible assets. For IP owners, understanding the unique challenges of protecting their intangible assets online is […]

Litigation is an essential tool for protecting intellectual property (IP) owners’ exclusive rights. While IP owners should take proactive steps to protect their IP and avoid the need for litigation whenever possible, they must also be prepared to enforce their exclusive rights when necessary. For both IP owners and alleged […]

Trade secrets are among many companies’ most valuable assets. But, unlike other forms of intellectual property (i.e., copyrights, patents, and trademarks), trade secrets are not eligible for registration in the United States. So, what can—and should—companies do to protect them? While trade secrets are not eligible for registration in the […]

When is it worth applying for a patent? If your company has developed (or is in the process of developing) an invention, is it worth seeking patent protection with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) or an international registrar? Answering these questions requires a clear understanding of both the […]

Trademark infringement disputes can present risks for both parties. For trademark owners, failure to effectively prove infringement can lead to loss of brand value, loss of goodwill and potentially even loss of their exclusive rights. For alleged infringers, failure to effectively defend against the allegations at hand can lead to […]

Lott & Fischer partner, Neda Lajevardi, has been invited to speak at the 2023 Berger Entrepreneur Bootcamp to be held at the NSU Shepard Broad College of Law on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Ms. Lajevardi will be speaking on a panel about copyrights and trademarks. The theme of the 2023 […]

Leslie Lott Famed as an authority in IP law, especially trademark issues and litigation, Leslie Lott is an exceptional IP practitioner. Her profound experience and ever-growing influence in intellectual property matters have won her high respect in the legal community. Ury Fischer With a remarkable track record in covering intellectual property litigation, […]

For the 28th consecutive year, Lott & Fischer partners have been named by their peers in The Best Lawyers in America®.  Ury Fischer was recognized as 2024 “Lawyer of the Year” in both Patent Law and Patent Litigation for Miami, as well as a Best Lawyer in Information Technology Law, Intellectual Property […]