When you have a unique idea or invention that you seek to protect and enforce, you need to register it as your intellectual property. This will protect you from theft, copying, or plagiarizing.
Review your Intellectual Property
When you are preparing for intellectual property litigation, or even just finding a lawyer in Tampa to fight for you, there are a number of things you need to have on hand. By reviewing your intellectual property in advance, you will better be able to consult with an attorney and, in turn, they can better support you in court.
To review your intellectual property, take everything related to it into account. Do you have:
- Patents;
- Trademarks;
- Copyrights; or
- Licenses?
All of these, whether directly related to the intellectual property in question or not, may influence the intellectual property litigation process in Tampa.
If you have consulted with any other lawyers or governing offices in the past, include all names, dates of filings, and interactions in your documents. This includes applications, whether allowed or refused, as well as contact information, and more.
Consult with an Intellectual Property Litigation Attorney
The simplest and most effective way to prepare for intellectual property litigation is to consult with an attorney. Navigating the court system can be not only confusing, but also frustrating. Having a guide will speed up the process.
It may take several consultations to obtain the right patent lawyer for you in Tampa, but it is necessary to make sure that you are comfortable with and confident in your legal representation. During your consultations, you should feel free to ask as many questions as you need to. Such questions may include:
- Are they members of the Florida Bar?
- How many other similar clients have they helped?
- Are they affiliated with organizations like the American Intellectual Property Law Association or Board Certified in Intellectual Property Law?
- Who will be working with you directly?
- What are their qualifications and experience?
- How long has the firm been in practice?
These are just a few questions to get you started, and many will arise during your consultation.
To learn more about how Larson and Larson in Tampa can help you prepare for intellectual property litigation, call us today at (727) 546-0660.