We Are Here To Protect Your Intellectual Property
Lerner Greenberg Stemer LLP has a rich history dating back to 1842, just six years after the U.S. patent system began, originally starting as the Knight Brothers firm. Based in Hollywood, Florida, our firm is strategically located midway between Miami and Fort Lauderdale along the vibrant southeast coast. As one of the largest patent law firms in Florida, our team boasts over 150 years of combined experience in intellectual property law.
A Focus On You
Our focus is on helping clients secure patents and trademarks, providing expert opinions, and managing licensing agreements. We work with clients on a global scale, including representation before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the World Intellectual Property Office under the Patent Cooperation Treaty framework, and the U.S. Copyright Office. We’re particularly specialized in serving German-speaking clients and those located in German-speaking countries, with seven of our professionals and most of our support staff fluent in languages other than English.
We Serve Around the World
Over the years, Lerner Greenberg Stemer has successfully handled patent prosecution for a diverse range of clients, from multinational corporations to private individuals and both large and small U.S. companies. Our commitment to staying at the forefront of legal developments is especially crucial for our international clients seeking U.S. patents.
Our Technical Expertise On Your Side
Our technical expertise spans numerous fields, including general and applied physics, mechanics, electronics, computer software and hardware, and chemistry. The patents we have secured cover a wide array of technologies and products, such as semiconductors, computer systems, medical equipment, and even food processing technology. This diverse expertise ensures that we are well-equipped to protect and enhance the innovations that drive progress in various industries.
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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The Importance of Board Certification
Choose Your Attorney Carefully
At Lerner Greenberg Stemer, our board-certified attorneys are committed to providing you with the highest standard of legal expertise in intellectual property law. Choosing a board-certified lawyer is crucial, especially when your creative or business assets are at stake.
What Does Board Certification Mean?
Board certification is a mark of excellence and a distinguishing accomplishment that sets attorneys apart from their peers. It indicates that a lawyer has met stringent standards set by the legal profession, including extensive experience, proven competence in a specialized area of law, and a commitment to ongoing education. This certification is granted by professional legal boards that assess and recognize attorneys who have mastered their specific field of law.
Why You Should Choose A Board Certified Lawyer
Expertise: Board-certified lawyers have a proven depth of knowledge and a precise understanding of their field. When you work with a certified professional from Lerner Greenberg Stemer, you benefit from this expertise, which can be critical in complex intellectual property matters.
Trust: Certification tells you that a lawyer is committed to excellence. You can trust that they are not only qualified but have also earned recognition from their peers and the broader legal community.
Results: With advanced skills and a thorough understanding of intellectual property law, our board-certified lawyers are well-equipped to navigate the legal system efficiently and effectively, delivering optimal outcomes for our clients.
The Lerner Greenberg Stemer Commitment
At our firm, we dedicate ourselves to excellence in every aspect of our practice. Our board-certified attorneys are passionate about protecting your intellectual property rights and are deeply invested in the success of your endeavors. Whether you are seeking to patent an invention, register a trademark, or need to defend against infringement, our team offers the high-level skills and dedicated service necessary to protect your interests.
Choose Lerner Greenberg Stemer for reliable, expert legal representation by board-certified intellectual property attorneys. Let us protect what you’ve worked so hard to achieve. Contact us today to discuss how we can serve your legal needs.
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
Video Library
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What is an IP Contract?
An inventor is someone who has taken part in either the concept or the reduction to practice that is the making of an invention. -
The Role of an IP Attorney
Well, there certainly is a lot of back and forth with the patent office, dealing with examiners. -
Keep Your Ideas Secret
With regard to confidentiality, one must understand that there’s no right to stop someone from copying your invention until your patent actually issues. -
Do You Have a Draftsmen?
And we have draftsmen that we work with, that we’ve worked with for many years. -
Naked Licensing
Another way of losing your mark is something called naked licensing. -
Should I Hire an Attorney
>Should I get my own registration or should I hire an attorney to do a registration? Well.