PatentUSA Team
Partners Werner H. Stemer, Laurence A. Greenberg and Ralph E. Locher
We Are Here to Protect Your Intellectual Property
At Lerner Greenberg Stemer, we’re your professional team for protecting your Intellectual Property. Whether you’re an artist, a budding entrepreneur, an experienced inventor, or just getting started with your first idea, we’re here to make sure your creative and innovative work stays safe and sound under your name. Here’s what we bring to the table for creators like you:
Expertise in All Things Intellectual Property: Our partners are board-certified in intellectual property law, which means we know the ins and outs of protecting your creations. Whether it’s visual arts, music, inventions, or your unique brand identity, we’ve got the expertise to cover all your needs.
Customized Protection Strategies: We understand that every creative mind has unique needs. That’s why we tailor our services to fit exactly what you require. We help you identify what aspects of your work can be protected and the best ways to protect them, ensuring that your intellectual property rights will hold up under legal scrutiny.
Support and Guidance: Navigating the world of patents, trademarks and copyrights can be tricky. But don’t worry; we’re here to guide you every step of the way. From the initial stages of securing your rights to enforcing them, we’re here to answer your questions and support your journey as a creator.
The Lerner Greenberg Stemer team is more than just your attorneys; we’re your partners in making sure your intellectual property stays yours. We have worked on over 17,000 patent applications that have matured into patents in the last 40 years. Let’s work together to keep your ideas safe and turn them into your future.
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Areas of Practice
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Patents
A patent is a legal right granted by the government that allows you, and only you, to make, use, or sell your invention for a certain period of time. This means that your idea cannot be commercially used, copied, or sold by others without your consent.
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Trademarks
A trademark is a symbol, word, or phrase that identifies and distinguishes your products or services from those of others. It’s what makes your brand recognizable—like the distinctive logo on a coffee cup, a catchy slogan, or a unique product design.
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Copyright
Copyright is a form of protection provided by the laws of the United States to the authors of “original works of authorship.” This includes a wide variety of creative expressions like books, music, paintings, photographs, and films.
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Intellectual Property Litigation
Intellectual property litigation involves legal disputes over the rights to inventions, designs, creative works, and business identifiers. This includes anything from patent infringement in a tech gadget, the unauthorized use of a trademarked logo, to the reproduction of a copyrighted piece of art without consent.
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Technical Expertise
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General and Applied Physics
Physics is at the heart of countless modern innovations—from smartphones and nanotechnology to renewable energy systems and new materials. These advancements are based on principles of both general and applied physics, making it crucial for intellectual property attorneys to understand these principles to effectively protect and manage patents and other IP assets.
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Mechanics
Mechanical engineering concepts are foundational to a broad range of inventions. An IP attorney with a background in this field can more accurately interpret and describe the technical aspects of a mechanical invention.
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Electronics
At Lerner Greenberg Stemer, our intellectual property attorneys are equipped with deep knowledge of electronics, ensuring your innovations are expertly protected. In today’s digitally-driven world, electronic technology underpins a vast range of products and systems. From consumer gadgets to sophisticated industrial machinery, the role of electronics is ever-expanding and evolving. This makes specialized legal expertise in electronics not just beneficial but essential for effective intellectual property protection.
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Computer Software and Hardware
The tech world is continually advancing, and yesterday’s innovations quickly become today’s standards. Attorneys who keep abreast of trends in software and hardware provide clients with forward-thinking advice that anticipates future legal challenges and opportunities, helping to maintain a competitive edge.
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Chemistry
Innovators in the chemistry sector often use highly specialized language and concepts. Attorneys well-versed in chemistry can communicate more effectively with these clients, ensuring that all technical elements are correctly understood and reflected in the intellectual property strategy.
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Our Partners
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Laurence A. Greenberg
Board Certified Intellectual Property Lawyer
– Managing PartnerLaurence A. GreenbergBoard Certified Intellectual Property Lawyer
– Managing PartnerLaurence A. Greenberg has been the Managing Partner of the Lerner Greenberg Stemer LLP law firm since 1990. His professional efforts are mainly directed toward advising clients, educating colleagues and practicing in the areas of Intellectual Property prosecution, as well as litigation and dispute resolution. Mr. Greenberg has been a lecturer in the field of Intellectual Property Law, with particular emphasis on the Patent Cooperation Treaty and in explaining the nuances and changes in U.S. Patent and Trademark law in the United States, and to Intellectual Property practitioners abroad. Learn More -
Werner H. Stemer
Board Certified Intellectual Property Lawyer
– PartnerWerner H. StemerBoard Certified Intellectual Property Lawyer
– PartnerWerner H. Stemer grew up in the Montafon Valley in Vorarlberg, Austria. He has lived in Florida since 1984 and makes his home in Fort Lauderdale. Mr. Stemer holds degrees from the University of Innsbruck, Austria (M.A.), from Florida International University (B.S., physics), from Kennedy Western University (Ph.D.), and from Nova Southeastern University (J.D., magna cum laude). Mr. Stemer has more than thirty years experience in patent law and he is board certified as an expert in intellectual property law (Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization). His primary expertise lies in the prosecution of patents and trademarks, patent appeals, and international (PCT) patent applications. Learn More -
Ralph E. Locher
Board Certified Intellectual Property Lawyer
– PartnerRalph E. LocherBoard Certified Intellectual Property Lawyer
– PartnerRalph E. Locher was born in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, USA. He has lived in Florida since 1996 and makes his home in Cooper City together with his wife Shelly and their children Tonya, Kristie, and Nicholas. Mr. Locher received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management from Northern Illinois University, 1983, B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from Southern Illinois University – Carbondale in 1986, and a Juris Doctorate in Law from St. Louis University (cum laude 1994). Mr. Locher is a member of the Florida Bar, the Illinois Bar, the Missouri Bar, and is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Mr. Locher was one of Florida’s first board certified intellectual property law attorneys. Learn More